NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMOT) -- A study released Tuesday says Nashville Police are guilty of racial profiling.
The 200 page report was compiled by Gideon’s Army, a group that advocates for children caught up in the legal system.
The Tennessean reports the study analyzed metro data on nearly 2 million traffic stops. It says police stop residents of color far more often than whites.
A metro spokesman responded that police simply concentrate enforcement where crime takes place. They also contend that traffic stops are an effective tool for preventing crime.
Would you like to read the complete report titled “Driving While Black?”