For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
RACIAL PROFILING. A process that motivates the initiation of a vehicle stop, detention and/other enforcement activity based solely on an individual's actual or perceived race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristic attributed to an individual as a member of a such group, or making discretionary decisions during the course of the vehicle stop or executing law enforcement duties based on the above stated considerations. Nothing in this policy shall preclude an officer from relying on an individual's actual or perceived race, ethnicity, gender, or other characteristics as a tool in the investigation of a crime, a possible crime or violation of law or statute.
SEARCH. Any physical search by a law enforcement officer based on either consent or probable cause for the purpose of determining if evidence of a violation of law is present. Search does not mean a visual inspection or other inspection of the interior, exterior or contents of the vehicle of the motor vehicle permitted by law not consistent with legal definition of a search.
(Ord. 2000-0011, passed 12-11-00)