Native American drivers in Nebraska were arrested more than 3 times as often as the general population and were 2 1/2 times more likely to be searched than the general population, according to a new report from the Nebraska Crime Commission.

The study looked at traffic stop and arrest data over a two-year period. Statistics showed that Native drivers were more often stopped for criminal violations than other drivers. And when they were stopped, they were more likely to be searched than others.

The report was mandated by a state law. It did not examine whether police engaged in any sort of racial profiling.

Get the Story:
Minority drivers arrested, searched more often (The Lincoln Journal Star 4/2)

Get the Report:
Nebraska Traffic Stops in Nebraska: A report to the Legislature on Data Submitted by Law Enforcement per LB593:2001 (March 31, 2004)

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Neb. report focuses on disparities in justice (02/03)