Native Americans in Nebraska are more likely to be stopped, searched and arrested during traffic stops than whites, according to the latest state report.
In 2006, 3.8 percent of all stops involving Native Americans were for criminal violations. That's an increase from 2.6 percent in 2005.
In 2006, 9.9 percent of Native Americans stopped were arrested. That's nearly twice the state average of 4.5 percent.
In 2006, 7.4 percent of Native Americans stopped were searched. That's more than twice the state average of 3.4 percent.
"Overall, Hispanics and Native Americans were about twice as likely to be searched than the general population," the report said.
Native Americans are only about 1 percent of the state population.
The data is collected ever year under a state law passed in 2001.
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Statistics show racial disparities for traffic stops
(The Lincoln Journal Star 4/6)
State Reports:
Traffic Stops in Nebraska : A report to the Legislature on Data Submitted by Law Enforcement
Relevant Links:
Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice -
http://www.ncc.state.ne.us
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