AAA Takes Stand Against Racial Profiling.Business Editors PALM DESERT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2001 AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. spoke out here today against the practice of racial profiling The consideration of race, ethnicity, or national origin by an officer of the law in deciding when and how to intervene in an enforcement capacity. Police officers often profile certain types of individuals who are more likely to perpetrate crimes. by law enforcement officials at its 98th Annual Meeting. Delegates attending the meeting urged law enforcement officials on all levels to not tolerate tol·er·ate v. 1. To allow without prohibiting or opposing; permit. 2. To put up with; endure. 3. To have tolerance for a substance or pathogen. or engage in the practice of substituting race or ethnic background for evidence as grounds for suspicion. "We recognize that the vast majority of officers do outstanding work on behalf of the motorist," said Susan Pikrallidas, AAA vice president of Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. . "We want to help ensure that all motorists, regardless of race, are protected by the constitutional right to lawfully law·ful adj. 1. Being within the law; allowed by law: lawful methods of dissent. 2. Established, sanctioned, or recognized by the law: the lawful heir. travel across the nation without police or government interference." Specifically, the delegates noted their support for federal, state and local law enforcement efforts to gather statistics to ensure traffic laws are enforced in a just and uniform matter. In addition, the association reaffirmed its long-standing position that the use of public highways by law-abiding citizens is a right, but that driving is a privilege based upon qualifications and a satisfactory driving record. Currently, 11 states have laws to address racial profiling by law enforcement and several others are studying the issue. On the federal level, the Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) has introduced legislation to require the U.S. Attorney General to conduct a nationwide study of stops for traffic violations by law enforcement officers. As the nation's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides its nearly 44 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit Not-for-profit An organization established for charitable, humanitarian, or educational purposes that is exempt from some taxes and in which no one in profits or losses. , fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for safety and security of all travelers. |
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