Explain the concept of equal protection under the law and its implications for policing.

• A. Equal protection allows profiling by location where crime is high.
• B. Equal protection means every suspect should be treated identically in all circumstances.
• C. Equal protection is a concept that applies only within courtroom proceedings.
• D. Equal protection requires that laws and policing practices do not discriminate on protected characteristics and promotes fair enforcement.

Answer: (D)