Minorities in the criminal justice system 2015, para. 20
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Furthermore, police practices that impact a certain minority excessively tend to reinforce the sentiment among the members of the group that they are not an integral part of society. This can ultimately undermine the efforts to protect and promote their identity, as they may seek to hide their status in order to avoid unwarranted attention. Such practices can also contribute to the creation of a vicious circle of tension between the police and minority communities.