Burbank — Ch. 7½ Art. I In General (Housing and Human Rights) § 7½-10
Racial or gender profiling
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any employee, including any full-time, part-time or auxiliary police officer, to engage in the practice of racial or gender profiling while in the investigation or enforcement of any laws of the State of Illinois or the city. For purposes of this section, the term "racial or gender profiling" shall mean any action taken during a traffic stop or the enforcement of any law based upon racial, ethnic or gender stereotypes which has the effect of treating that person differently than a nonminority person. (b) Any person wishing to file a complaint before the City of Burbank Human Rights Commission as a result of any alleged racial or gender profiling should contact the City Clerk, 6530 West 79th Street, Burbank, Illinois 60459, (708) 599-5500. The human rights commission shall cause the investigation of any such complaint and exercise those powers provided for in Article III, Human Rights Commission, of Chapter 7 ½ of the Burbank Municipal Code.
Section 7½-10 of Burbank's Municipal Code prohibits any city employee—including full-time, part-time, or auxiliary police officers—from engaging in racial or gender profiling during traffic stops or any law enforcement activity. The provision defines profiling as taking action based on racial, ethnic, or gender stereotypes in a way that treats a person differently than a nonminority person would be treated. This rule applies to the enforcement of both Illinois state laws and Burbank city ordinances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although § 7½-10 is primarily directed at city employees and law enforcement rather than property owners, landlords and property managers in Burbank should be aware that the city maintains an active Human Rights Commission empowered to investigate civil rights complaints. Operators who work alongside or coordinate with local law enforcement—for example, during inspections or tenant disputes—should ensure that any such interactions are free from conduct that could be characterized as racially or gender-based differential treatment. Familiarity with the broader Chapter 7½ framework helps compliant operators understand the civil rights environment in which they operate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 7½-10, residents who believe they have been subjected to racial or gender profiling by a Burbank city employee or police officer have a formal complaint pathway available to them. A complaint can be filed with the City of Burbank Human Rights Commission by contacting the City Clerk at 6530 West 79th Street, Burbank, Illinois 60459, or by calling (708) 599-5500. The Human Rights Commission is authorized under Chapter 7½ to investigate such complaints and exercise the powers outlined in Article III of that chapter; tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help individuals understand what that process generally involves.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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