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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.
Our view: Justice: Change traffic stops to reduce racial targeting
Published by The Free Press
Editorial: Police should join solicitor’s effort to weed out bad cases, focus on big ones
Published by The Post and Courier
Editorial: Review of race in Charleston County prosecutions raises more questions
Published by The Post and Courier