Our view: Justice: Change traffic stops to reduce racial targeting

By: THE EDITORIAL STAFF

Justice Innovation Lab analyzed 200,000 traffic stops by police departments in St. Paul, Maplewood, St. Anthony and Roseville, which de-emphasized stops for equipment violations and prioritized stops for moving violations. The change produced a number of positive results, according to a report in the Star Tribune.

We encourage Mankato area police and sheriff's departments to consider this simple change in emphasis on traffic stops. It's better policing. It's better public safety and it makes everyone feel safe no matter their skin color.

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