Push to limit traffic stops passes City Council — but LAPD policy not changing yet

The Los Angeles City Council voted to limit "pretextual" stops, which have been blamed for racial disparities in enforcement, ...
Los Angeles Times

When police are bad drivers: LAPD crashes kill — and payouts soar past $90 million

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Two brothers injured in a crash caused by a speeding LAPD officer recently received an $18-million legal ...
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LAPD: 30% of Pretextual Stops Uncover Evidence of Other Crimes

The LAPD reported that about 10% of nearly 790,000 traffic stops from April 2022 through November 2025 were pretextual, with roughly 30% yielding evidence, most commonly drugs, firearms or other ...
LAist

A USC program uses AI to analyze LAPD traffic stops — with the goal of improving policing

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