To study racial profiling and routine traffic stops, North Carolina, in 1999, became the first state to mandate that state troopers record demographic data for every traffic stop on the highway.

The cops, however, claimed he was eluding. The traffic stop escalated, despite Caron Nazario’s effort to comply with the officer’s demands.

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – In a recent case, the New Mexico Supreme Court was tasked with deciding if officers could question car passengers about things unrelated to the reason police stop… ...

Officer Donald Bowers is a second away from smashing the window of William McNeil's vehicle during a Feb. 19, 2025, traffic stop in Jacksonville.

When initiating a traffic stop, an officer would be required to show identification and provide their name, badge number and affiliated agency to the driver along with the reason for the stop. The ...

The Upshot Traffic Stop Data Can Shape Policy. It’s Often Missing. Areas with good data often have policy debates that are not possible in places with poor data.