Rep. Ritchie Torres
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BIG NEWS: Tyre Nichols’ murder reminds us that police traffic stops can turn deadly. 400 unarmed drivers killed in 5 years.

I'm introducing the "Safer Traffic Stops Act" that would pay local governments to transfer traffic enforcement from armed police officers to cameras or civilians.
11:26 AM - Feb 06, 2023
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Dee Gee
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I appreciate the idea but I think it needs more fine tuning.

Many rural areas can't be covered by that tech. Those areas also have citizens who are likely armed anyway defeating the purpose.

Also, many criminals have been apprehended in traffic stops. Info and protection needed for those cas
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12:14 PM - Feb 06, 2023
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Pirate Baban
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In response to Dee Gee.
Counterpoint: fewer criminals are apprehended by random traffic stops than people believe. And the risk of abuse by armed cops outweighs that small benefit.
12:19 PM - Feb 06, 2023
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Dee Gee
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In response to Pirate Baban.
Interesting point.

Police say that they are in danger every single traffic stop . We need to understand real statistics on the number of stops and the number of arrests.

I do worry about the citizen approach in rural areas. Power like that gets abused. Talking from experience.
09:43 AM - Feb 10, 2023
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