Police Stop Disparities Report

This report examines racial disparity in Columbia (MO) Police Department traffic stops across age, sex, varying levels of geography, reasons for initiating post-stop searches, post-search outcomes, and factors that predict the likelihood that a stopped driver is Black. Disparity, discrimination, and racial bias in policing have been historically, and continue to be, an important policy issue.
Project Type:
Consulting
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Organization Name:
University of Missouri
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Sector:
Higher Education
Keyword(s):
Engagement
Geographic Extent:
Local