Quiz on Bias and Discrimination in Law Enforcement

What is bias in the context of law enforcement?

• An inclination or prejudice for or against a person or group

• A law that protects civil rights

• A method of training police officers

• A type of crime

What type of bias is characterized by unconscious stereotypes?

• Systemic bias

• Explicit bias

• Implicit bias

• Cultural bias

Which of the following is a common focus of bias reports?

• Geographic location

• Educational background

• Perceived race

• Economic status

What does the term 'xenophobia' refer to?

• Caste discrimination

• Racial profiling

• Bias against women

• Discrimination against non-nationals

Which country is mentioned as having laws that restrict women's rights?

• Australia

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• India

What is one strategy to reduce implicit bias?

• Avoiding discussions about bias

• Ignoring the biases

• Positive contacts with members of the biased group

• Reinforcing stereotypes

What is the role of implicit bias training?

• To eliminate all forms of bias

• To make individuals aware of their unconscious prejudices

• To promote explicit biases

• To train officers in physical combat

What does stereotype replacement involve?

• Recognizing and replacing stereotypical responses

• Ignoring stereotypes

• Training officers to be biased

• Promoting stereotypes

Which act guarantees equality before the law in Malaysia?

• Sedition Act

• Penal Code

• Police Act 1967

• Federal Constitution (Article 8)

What is a key characteristic of implicit biases?

• They are only present in law enforcement

• They affect everyone

• They are always conscious

• They can be easily identified