Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2024 County Prosecutors, Question 25d

Stops for minor violations increase or decrease perceptions of racial profiling by police

Full Question Text

Q25d.   Sometimes law enforcement officers stop someone for a minor traffic violation (for example, tinted windows, loud muffler) when they believe a more serious crime is being or has been committed (for example, illegal drugs, illegal weapons). Overall, do you feel the use of traffic stops for minor violations increases or decreases perceptions of racial profiling by police? 

Statewide Total
Total
Significantly increases 6%
Somewhat increases 16%
No change 50%
Somewhat decreases 11%
Significantly decreases 3%
Don't know 14%