Driving Change - Advancing Safety Through Reducing Racial Disparities in Policing

Disparities in police enforcement, particularly in motor vehicle stops, have become a central issue in the national conversation on criminal justice reform. As motor vehicle enforcement represents the most frequent and visible interaction between the public and law enforcement, it is a critical area for reform. Delve into the findings of a comprehensive study evaluating Connecticut’s statewide initiative aimed at reducing racial disparities in traffic stops. Connecticut’s approach involves identifying police departments with significant disparities and engaging their administrations in empirical analyses to uncover contributing factors and enforcement policies highlighting the effectiveness of targeted interventions and the power of collaboration between police departments, researchers, and community stakeholders. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these efforts can serve as a model for jurisdictions nationwide seeking to reform traffic enforcement and reduce racial disparities.