By Evan Johnson The Killington Police Department responded to 57 incidents in the town of Killington, most of which were traffic stops or automobile accidents. Saturday, Dec. 30 1:13 a.m. Police responded to a report of a suspicious person knocking […]
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UVM study shows racial disparaities among Vermont police traffic stops
A new University of Vermont study reveals notable disparities in how police officers from 29 departments across Vermont treat drivers by race, according to a Jan. 9 news release. The research finds racial disparities in traffic stops, searches, arrests and […]
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UVM study highlights racial disparities in traffic stops
A new study analyzing traffic stops in Vermont shows that black and Hispanic drivers are pulled over, searched and arrested far more often than whites, yet white drivers are more likely to be carrying contraband. Released June 30, the independent […]