Independent investigation ordered into falsified CT traffic stop data from 2014-2021
- Conn. governor Ned Lamont has ordered an independent probe into state police after an audit found falsified info on 26K stops.
- Analysts found over-ID of white drivers but no evidence yet of intentional wrongdoing.
- Former US attorney Deirdre Daly appointed to lead the investigation over next 6+ months.
- Previous data has shown disproportionate stops of Black and Hispanic drivers in CT compared to whites.
- Law mandates all CT police submit traffic stop data to prevent racial profiling.