In relation to equal protection, officers should

• A. Prioritize some groups over others.
• B. Ensure fair treatment for all individuals and protect constitutional rights.
• C. Avoid bias training.
• D. Focus solely on arrest statistics.

Answer: (B)

Equal protection requires that law enforcement treat all people the same under the law and safeguard their constitutional rights. Officers should enforce laws impartially, basing decisions on facts and behavior rather than on protected characteristics, and they must protect due process for everyone. Bias training helps identify and counteract prejudices that could lead to unequal treatment, so avoiding it would undermine equal protection. Focusing on arrest statistics or prioritizing some groups would risk discriminatory practice and do not uphold fair treatment for all individuals.