The report found that “African-American motorists were stopped is 1.85 times that of the rate at which White motorists were stopped” and “1.51 times more likely to be searched than White drivers.”

Hispanic drivers were 1.45 times more likely than white drivers to be searched and 1.62 times more likely to be arrested than white drivers. This is while being .78 times less likely to be found with contraband.

“For the last 18 years, Attorney General after Attorney General has released the Vehicle Stops Report. Year after year, it provides us with evidence that Black and Brown people are at risk when driving in Missouri. This year’s report is no different. Racism and its by-products, including implicit bias, have created a moral crisis. The emotional, psychological and financial impact of the actions of police departments on individuals and families across this state is costly and cannot be measured by a report,” said Reverend Dr. Cassandra Gould, executive director of Missouri Faith Voices.

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