Decarcerate Memphis report breaks down MPD traffic stop data
Alex Hensley, policy chair for Decarcerate Memphis, criticized pretextual traffic stops by local law enforcement and a new bill that would prevent them from being banned by the Memphis City Council. (Aarron Fleming/The Daily Memphian)
“Memphis and Shelby County have, in some respects, truly become more threatening in recent years; traffic fatalities have risen, especially since 2020; fewer people are able to legally drive; and people of color face more discrimination on the road and in court,” Decarcerate Memphis’ new report said.
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DeCarcerate Memphis Memphis Police Department traffic stops Alex Hensley Adam NelsonAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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