University of Missouri researchers analyze Columbia Police disparities
The Columbia Police Department reports vehicle stops data to the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones commissioned a study from University of Missouri researchers to look at the department's vehicle stops data and provide suggestions on how it can address disparities. The MU report, looking at stop data from 2017-19, was presented to the police last week, Jones said Monday. The department is reviewing the findings, he said. The independent report was crafted by researchers with the university's sociology department, Truman School of Public Affairs, the School...
Source: columbiatribune.com