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Hubert Kadyszewski #4

I believe that banning traffic stops such as the ones displayed in Philadelphia and Los Angeles will be beneficial to our criminal justice system and affected communities. I think that in terms of focusing on people committing crimes, we should be more focused on the people committing major crimes instead of people who are driving with a broken light or any other small violations. Most people who commit these small crimes don’t even attribute to the risk of public safety and they don’t account for serious crimes committed so punishing them in the first place doesn’t do much to help stop overall major crime and improving neighborhoods. Something else I wanted to address is the risk behind traffic stops. anytime when officers make a traffic stop, they are taking a risk by not knowing who or what is inside the car they are stopping along with their intentions. Banning small stops can help reduce any violence or racial disparity created such as lowering the amount of injured officers or people that may have been avoided in the first.

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  1. Manifer

    Hi Hubert, Your analysis on the potential benefits and drawbacks of banning traffic stops is a thoughtful and nuanced consideration of the topic. Your proposal to shift the focus of law enforcement resources from minor infractions towards major crimes aligns with the notion of optimizing the use of resources for more impactful results. Your argument that small violations do not significantly contribute to overall crime rates and emphasizing public safety is a valid point. Your acknowledgment of the risks involved in traffic stops, both for officers and individuals being stopped, adds an important layer to the discussion. By highlighting the potential reduction in violence and racial disparities, you underscore the broader impact of such a policy change on community-police relations. Your comment reflects a deep understanding of the complexities involved in policing and the potential positive outcomes associated with reevaluating the role of traffic stops in law enforcement practices.

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