The New York Police Department should stop arresting people for minor offenses during traffic stops to avoid incidents like the fatal 2019 police-involved shooting of a motorist, the state's attorney general said, according to a report. The report prepared by AG Letitia James' Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit said the NYPD should move away from non-criminal traffic stops since they can escalate into violent confrontations. James' office determined Rivera's actions were justified, but recommended the NYPD direct officers to stop arresting motorists for open warrants for minor offenses to prevent similar occurrences. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"The vast majority of traffic stops – including this one – do not involve criminal conduct, yet often end in violence," the report states. The report also highlighted studies demonstrating disparities in the use of force during traffic stops involving Black and Latino men.

Source: Fox News September 26, 2020 02:03 UTC