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Originally Posted by Jopeal
As a country we're significantly over-policing non-violent offenses and traffic violations, both of which only further the divide between police and civilians and both of which disproportionately affect impoverished and minority groups from a criminal & financial standpoint.
This fact of law enforcement generating revenue through traffic and parking violations definitely works against how law enforcement is perceived in my opinion. Maybe they are supposed to be self-funding their positions on the force, but this works against developing relationships within communities.
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One of my suggestions after the George Floyd killings was to remove further investigation when someone is stopped for a traffic violation, short of a plain sight view matter. In other words, if a cop pulls you over for a broken brake light, all he can do is cite you for the brake light. He can’t question you on where your going, can’t assess what it means that you are sweating or acting nervous, etc. unless there is something illegal in plain view.
As pointed out this would disproportionately help low income people. I posted this several public places and was met with crickets. Which means the BLM supporters care only about the Disruptions they are creating, optics, and getting funding to whatever do nothing nonprofits they or their family members have a stake in, from weak kneed politicians.