root causes
Police officers may also feel the nerve to harass an individual because of their financial stability and where they come from. This is known as classism. If a police officer pulls over a white man in a rich neighborhood, the officer will not be as harsh. The police officer may even be very polite. If an officer pulls over and african american or latino male the police may feel intimidated only because the color of their skin. The officer may abuse the individual and more than likely get away with it.