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Past · October 13, 2022

Racial Disparities in Traffic Stops

Virtual Event

October 13, 2022 · 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

About the Program

Traffic stops are a key factor in racial disparities in law enforcement encounters. PPIC researcher Magnus Lofstrom will present new findings on how disparities in traffic stops differ across agency type, type of traffic violation, and time of day. Then a panel of state and local experts will discuss the challenges of traffic enforcement and alternative approaches that could potentially improve officer and civilian safety while reducing racial inequities.

This research and event are supported with funding from Arnold Ventures.

Agenda

11:00 a.m. Welcome and Presentation
Magnus Lofstrom, policy director and senior fellow, Public Policy Institute of California

11:15 a.m. Panel Discussion 
Moderator: Brandon Martin, research associate, Public Policy Institute of California
Kevin McCarty, Assemblymember, District 7
Abdul D. Pridgen, chief, San Leandro Police Department
Adrienna Wong, senior staff attorney, ACLU of Southern California

11:45 a.m. Audience Q&A

12:00 p.m. Adjourn

 

Speakers

Magnus Lofstrom

Public Policy Institute of California

Brandon Martin

Public Policy Institute of California

Kevin McCarty

California State Assembly

Abdul D. Pridgen

San Leandro Police Department

Adrienna Wong

ACLU of Southern California

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Topics

Criminal Justice Population