Do you think we must rethink how we enforce traffic laws in cities and suburbs? Do traffic stops accomplish their task of deterring unsafe driving?
Read the article in the New York Times that highlights how police chiefs, prosecutors, and lawmakers are rethinking the value, and the harm, of minor traffic stops.
Do you believe banning traffic stops like in Philadephia, Los Angeles, Seattle, etc, will bring positive changes to the justice system and the affected communities? Write your thoughts on this question.
Here is why I want you to do it: This assignment will help you to understand how the enforcement of traffic laws affects communities, and how critical criminologists may interpret this change in enforcement.
Here is how to do it: You will write an OpenLab post with your response to the question above.
Deadline: December 3rd, 2023
Notes: You may edit and resubmit this assignment and you may email it to me if you are unsure that you are meeting the requirements. Your classmates may comment on your post once it is here.
