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Donald B. SmithBy Donald B. SmithAugust 21, 2024Updated:April 21, 2025No Comments4 Mins Read
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FYI: Recent findings unveil that over one-third of the Chicago Police Department’s traffic stops went unreported last year. This revelation exposes critical discrepancies in regulatory compliance and policing practices.


Chicago Police: Unreported Traffic Stops Violate Illinois Law

Donald Smith, Editor of Automotive.fyi

A recent analysis has uncovered that the Chicago Police Department (CPD) failed to report more than one-third of its traffic stops last year, which is a direct violation of Illinois law. This alarming discovery translates to approximately 200,000 traffic stops that weren’t documented or submitted to regulators, thereby escaping oversight.

Unrecorded Traffic Stops: A Legal Breach

According to radio dispatch data, the CPD neglected to report a significant portion of its traffic enforcement activities. Illinois law mandates that all police officers must report every vehicle stop to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), including specifics such as the driver’s race and the reason for the stop. This requirement stems from a 2003 law designed to uncover and address racial disparities in policing.

However, an analysis of CPD’s radio command data contradicts the department’s assurances to state regulators. Despite CPD’s claim that they log stops internally through radio dispatch, the data reveals substantial underreporting.

A Shift in Policing Tactics

Following a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to cease stop-and-frisk practices, the Chicago Police Department turned to traffic stops to maintain aggressive policing tactics. This change occurred after the high-profile 2016 case where a Chicago police officer killed teenager Laquan McDonald, which brought significant scrutiny to CPD’s practices.

The identification of a spike in traffic stops within predominantly Black neighborhoods was first noted by the Illinois Traffic Stop Study. This shift allowed CPD to continue aggressive policing under the guise of traffic enforcement, despite the official cessation of stop-and-frisk.

The Dexter Reed Case

One of the most distressing outcomes of this tactic was the fatal shooting of Dexter Reed. Reed was killed by five plainclothes officers shortly after being pulled over for a minor seatbelt violation. This incident underscores the grave consequences of unaccounted traffic stops and the aggressive policing tactics that can accompany them.

Disparities in Traffic Stops

Data from the Illinois Traffic Stop Study highlights that Black drivers are disproportionately stopped by Illinois State Police, being seven times more likely to be pulled over than their white counterparts. These findings raise significant concerns about racial bias and the misuse of authority within the police force.

Inaccurate Reporting Needs Addressing

Bolt and Injustice Watch obtained records that revealed stark differences between the number of reported stops and actual stops according to radio dispatch data. For instance, while CPD reported a 35% drop in traffic stops from January to April 2023 compared to the same period the previous year, the radio dispatch data suggested the decline was only 20%.

Accountability and the Path Forward

The underreporting of these stops is indicative of a broader issue of accountability within CPD. Without transparent reporting, external oversight becomes challenging, allowing potential injustices to go undiscovered and unaddressed.

In April, amidst increasing calls for accountability, Chicago’s police chief addressed a federal judge overseeing the department’s consent decree, discussing the incorporation of traffic stop data under court jurisdiction. However, the ease with which data can be falsified raises questions about the extent to which such measures can genuinely rectify systemic issues.

Conclusion

The revelation of CPD’s failure to report a significant number of traffic stops highlights critical lapses in accountability and transparency. As regulatory bodies and advocacy groups continue to scrutinize these practices, it is imperative for reforms to ensure accurate reporting and fair policing. Only with rigorous oversight and genuine accountability can issues of disparity and injustice within law enforcement be effectively addressed.

For more insights and updates, reach out to us at tips@automotive.fyi, or follow us on Twitter @automotivefyi.


This piece provides a comprehensive overview of the discrepancies in CPD’s reporting of traffic stops, presenting critical insights into the implications of such practices within law enforcement.

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