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Other/Unidentified White Black Other/UnidentifiedThe data analyzed in the report revealed significant racial disparities in arrests throughout the three years studied, and includes the following key findings:
- More than 8 out of 10 arrests were of African Americans.
- District wards with more African American residents witnessed far more arrests.
- More than 19 out of 20 arrests were for nonviolent offenses.
- Nine out of 10 individuals arrested for drug offenses are African American.
- Six out of 10 drug arrests were for simple possession, and nearly 9 out of 10 arrests for possession involved African American arrestees.
- Wards with a high percentage of African American residents accounted for a disproportionately high percentage of all drug arrests.
- While there are significant disparities between whites and African Americans in drug arrests, drug use survey data showed much less disparity in drug use among the two groups.
- Nearly 7 out of 10 traffic arrests were of African Americans.
- Eight out of 10 individuals arrested for disorderly conduct were African American or Hispanic.
The report’s conclusions raise important policy issues and propose a number of key recommendations to address the significant racial disparities. Policy implications include the negative impact of needless arrests, significant financial costs to taxpayers and the justice system, and disparity in the perception of fairness and trust in criminal justice. To request the data-sets, email [email protected].