Summary
Berkeley's thinking about letting civilians, not cops, handle traffic tickets. A Stanford Law report looked at the good and bad of this idea, and now the city's weighing if it's the right move.
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It could save the city cash by using cheaper civilian staff instead of police officers for traffic stops.
Drivers who get fewer tickets and the city that saves money could both win.
No groups negatively affected
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High Impact Traffic Team Operation on February 11
High Impact Traffic Team Operation on February 11 The City of Berkeley (.gov)
Civilian Traffic Enforcement in Berkeley: Is it Possible?
Civilian Traffic Enforcement in Berkeley: Is it Possible? Stanford Law School
Berkeley City Council Passes Sweeping Reforms to Limit Police Traffic Stops
Berkeley City Council Passes Sweeping Reforms to Limit Police Traffic Stops The Appeal
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