How Do We Define 'Suspicious Behavior' Without Bias?

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How Do We Define 'Suspicious Behavior' Without Bias?

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May 11, 2018

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If you see something, say something' works great -- until racial bias and other prejudices enter the picture. Learn what some organizations are doing to fight those prejudices (and what you can do, too) in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 11, 2018

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How Do We Define 'Suspicious Behavior' Without Bias?

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