We're winding down the #YWCAhbg21DayChallenge. Today's topic is Racial Bias and Traffic Enforcement. In the U.S., the general public is most likely to come into contact with police during traffic stops, and, particularly for people of color, these encounters can turn deadly. Since 2017, more than 800 people have been killed by officers after being pulled over, according to statistics from the Mapping Police Violence database. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for systemic reform in the way law enforcement is conducted on our roadways. Addressing this is a crucial step toward rebuilding the shattered trust between communities of color and law enforcement agencies. The 21 Day Social Equity and Racial Justice Challenge is sponsored by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC https://lnkd.in/eEprCvMV
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