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Bonham, Fannin County, Texas
New Racial Profiling Law
On September 1, 2001, a new law prohibiting racial profiling went into effect in Texas, Article 3.05 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure defines racial profiling as "a law enforcement-initiated action based on an individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than on the individual's behavior or on information identifying the individual as having engaged in criminal activity." The Bonham Police Department strictly prohibits officers from engaging in racial profiling.
Complaints alleging racial profiling with respect to an individual may be filed with any supervisor for an investigation of the allegations. The Bonham Police Department's telephone number is (903)583-2141. Complaints may also be made in person or by mail to the Chief of Police. All complaints must be in written form.
A complaint should be made in a timely manner after the incident so that the details are readily available to the investigating supervisor and prompt attention can be focused to correct and/or discipline an officer for engaging in racial profiling.
According to state law, the police department's receipt of the complaint, investigation, and beginning of discipline of the officer must be completed within 180 days after the occurrence of the act. For criminal matters, the time frame is 180 days from the discovery of the act.
