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June 7, 2023
Reducing pretextual stops leads to more equitable traffic policing
Published by Justice Innovation Lab
JIL joined Ramsey County (MN) law enforcement leaders in Saint Paul to release findings in the Traffic Stop Policy in Ramsey County report. The analysis finds the new traffic stop policy successfully reduced minor, non-safety-related vehicle violation stops, this reduction narrowed racial differences in traffic stops and searches, and the policy had no discernible effect on public safety.
In Salt Lake City, prosecutors from around the country talk reform
Published by Utah News Dispatch.
Alternative Traffic Enforcement: Identifying Areas for Future Research
Published by National Institute of Justice.
Prosecutors in the Passing Lane: Racial Disparities, Public Safety, and Prosecutorial Declinations of Pretextual Stops
Published by San Diego Law Review.
Police Are Stopping Fewer Drivers — and It’s Increasing Safety
Published by Vera Institute of Justice.
2023 Year-In-Review: 7 Ways We’re Building a More Fair & Effective Justice System
Published by Justice Innovation Lab
New initiative strives to advance equity and increase safety and community trust
Published by Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Our view: Justice: Change traffic stops to reduce racial targeting
Published by The Free Press
Press conference announcing non-public-safety traffic stop results and community alternatives
Published by Ramsey County Attorney’s Office
St. Paul reports safety improvements after year of revised traffic policing
Published by Star Tribune