Decade-long study shows racial disparities in Ottawa traffic stops
Black and Middle Eastern drivers continue to be disproportionately targeted by Ottawa Police Service officers when it comes to traffic stops, according to a recent report.
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Black and Middle Eastern drivers continue to be disproportionately targeted by Ottawa Police Service officers when it comes to traffic stops, according to a recent report.