article_snippet: A University of Southern California chief vowed to carry out A University of Southern California chief own investigation into the alleged incident Henson spoke about in Uptown magazine.
article_snippet: Thomas, said A University of Southern California chief was 'disturbed' by the reports.
article_snippet: After learning of the USC allegation, Thomas revealed that Thomas too had experienced racial profiling as a teenager .
article_snippet: In a statement, Thomas said: 'I was deeply disturbed to read news reports about a prospective student who felt profiled on or near campus because of Thomas race. '
article_snippet: We encourage reporting of allegations of bias and I hope for the opportunity to have a conversation with the young man and Thomas mother. '
article_snippet: I would like to look into this matter further and better understand who was involved and what took place. '
article_snippet: As someone who personally experienced racial profiling as a teenager, I have a stake in learning more about the alleged incident Henson spoke about in the magazine and doing all I can to reach a just resolution.'
article_snippet: Marcel said Marcel was not yet clear on which police departments were involved and that 'any allegation of bias or unequal treatment by university officers would trigger an investigation that I would supervise along with the university's Office of Equity and Diversity'.
article_snippet: Marcel continued: 'It is my expectation and that of the university that our department uphold the highest standards of constitutional policing, affording equal rights and respect to all persons.'