Friday, Jul 25, 2025 • 12 pm to 1 pm

Virtual

Training Sessions

Abstract

This session addresses the complex issue of racial profiling—its definitions, real-world implications, and the challenges it poses to fair and effective policing. Participants will examine how racial profiling undermines public trust, infringes on civil rights, and affects the safety and dignity of targeted communities. Participants will learn practical tools for recognizing, preventing, and responding to instances of racial profiling.

Objectives

  • Define racial profiling and differentiate it from legitimate, behavior-based policing.
  • Understand the legal, ethical, and social consequences of racial profiling.
  • Recognize how racial profiling manifests in both overt and subtle ways to impact community trust and police legitimacy.
  • Apply de-escalation and communication strategies to respond effectively to incidents involving racial profiling.

Accreditation

PHYSICIAN (CME)

The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NURSING (CNE)

A maximum of 1.0 nursing contact hours will be awarded. Participants will be able to claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the program.

SOCIAL WORK

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, University of Pittsburgh is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University of Pittsburgh maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologist (APA)

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

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