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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.
Editorial: Police should join solicitor’s effort to weed out bad cases, focus on big ones
Published by The Post and Courier
Bad cases clog Charleston County courts, add to racial disparities, study finds
Published by The Post and Courier
‘Case for screening’ report identifies ways prosecutors can reduce impact of disparate arrest rates
Published by Justice Innovation Lab
Fishman addresses SC’s chief prosecutors, explains how using data can improve fairness, effectiveness
Published by Justice Innovation Lab
Cash bail is big business in Chatham County, but a Deep Center report shows the costs to taxpayers
Published by Savannah Morning News
Featured research: Investigating racial disparities in drug arrests
Published by Massive Data Institute