Decker, Scott H.

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“A mixed pattern of disparity where minority officers are disproportion- ately represented in formally documented complaints but appear to receive similar treatment as White officers in the subsequent decisions on allegation guilt and proscription of penalty."

“More specifically, greater minority representation in law enforcement does not appear to reduce disparities in traffic stops… members of racial/ethnic minority groups are more likely to be stopped when police perceive them as being ‘out of place.'"

“Police agencies in Missouri have indeed changed their behavior regarding traffic stops in the post-Ferguson era, most likely as a result of the intense public scrutiny… Yet, such a pullback in police activity has not led to more crime."