New research over the last few years has helped reduce racial disparities in traffic stops in several communities in Connecticut — while also improving police effectiveness.
That has been accomplished by encouraging police to focus almost entirely on roadway safety and not use traffic stops as a pretext to address other issues.
In addition to reducing racial disparities, the system now could lead legislators to consider a significantly different approach to traffic stops. Reporter Tom Condon outlines the proposed changes to host Ebong Udoma.