A security officer detains a person based solely on the subject's race or appearance. This action is BEST described as:

A security officer detains a person based

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AReasonable suspicion, which is legally sufficient
BAcceptable if the property owner instructs the officer to do so
CUnlawful discrimination and potentially false imprisonment
DProactive crime prevention within the officer's authority

✓ Correct answer: C. Unlawful discrimination and potentially false imprisonment Detaining someone based solely on protected characteristics like race is both discriminatory and constitutes false imprisonment with no lawful basis.

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