The term "perp walk" refers to the practice of police officers leading an arrested suspect or perpetrator in handcuffs through a public area before bringing them to the station for booking. While the term has become part of the cultural lexicon, it can be considered derogatory and is not used in official police jargon. Instead, law enforcement officials may use terms such as "custody transfer," "prisoner escort," or "arrest transport." Other synonyms for perp walk include "walk of shame," "parade of shame," and "public humiliation." Regardless of the term used, the practice of perp walks continues to be controversial and debated among law enforcement officials and criminal justice advocates.