For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BIAS BASED PROFILING. The selection of individuals based solely on a common trait of a group. This includes and is not limited to race, ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, religion, economic status, age, disability, political affiliation, national origin or cultural group.
DISCRIMINATORY PRETEXTUAL STOPS. Detention of a person or a motor vehicle and its occupants for a minor violation of the law when the reason for selecting the individual or vehicle for police action was due to bias based profiling.
EMPLOYEE. Compensated or volunteer, sworn or civilian member of the Urbandale Police Department.
(Ord. 2020-19, passed 12-15-2020)