Racial Bias in Stop and Frisk

Jennifer discusses her research on stop and frisk practices in New York City, revealing that African-Americans were more likely to be frisked and subjected to physical force, despite being no more likely to have a weapon than white people. She also explains how reminders of racial disparities in the criminal justice system can actually increase support for aggressive stop-and-frisk practices. Jordan and Jennifer also touch on the vicious cycle of bias and whether it is contagious.