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Bloomfield police stop Black and Latino drivers at disproportionate rates, new analysis shows

An analysis of data from 2016 to 2020 shows that Bloomfield police have been stopping Black and Latino drivers in Bloomfield at twice the rate of white drivers.

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Community meeting on race and policing puts budget, transparency, and Columbus statue on the table

Bloomfield Councilwoman Wartyna Davis and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a virtual community meeting on race and policing where they heard residents' recommendations for anti-racist reforms.

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