‘Driving while black’ in Chattanooga: ‘You’re targeted’
Tensions are high between police and the black community. A new NPR poll says 60 percent of African Americans believe they or someone in their family were unfairly stopped by police. By Alana LaFlore / Newschannel 9 But do traffic stops for “driving while black” happen in Chattanooga? From Chattanooga City Council members to everyday citizens, people we talked to say they’ve had negative experiences with aggressive, confrontational police officers. They said not all officers are bad, but they should be held accountable for treatment of African Americans. Back in April, Cameron Williams witnessed a traffic stop in downtown Chattanooga. He … Continue reading ‘Driving while black’ in Chattanooga: ‘You’re targeted’
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