In 2021, the Hopewell City Police Department held more than 5,000 traffic stops. According to Police Director Robert Karmazin, 81% of the stops were white drivers.
“We had a little over 5,000 stops. The fifteen percent we stopped were black. Eighty-one percent were white. I think the overall statistics here reflect the demographics of the community. I think it is very fair to be honest with you. “
Karmazin briefed members of the Hopewell City Committee during a presentation on cessation data, data on the use of force and data on various crimes such as theft and assault at a March 7 city committee meeting.
Data at the end of 2021 specifically indicated that there were 5,058 total traffic stops. Of these stops, 4,078 or (81%) were white, 778 or (15%) were black, Asian / Pacific Islanders were 197 stops or (4%), Native Americans were three stops (0%) and unknown were two stops. 0%).
Karmazin also drew attention to the use of force at the end of 2021, combined data for both the town of Hopewell and the city of Hopewell.
“According to the recommendations of the Prosecutor General’s Office, in 2021 there were a total of eight incidents. A total of eight people were affected and they were taken for any medical care, ”he said. “There were 15 officers who fell under the recommendations for the use of force, and only one officer was injured. Much of this is the result of non-compliance. Honestly, we were very lucky that the incidents were not very serious. “
Data on the cessation of traffic and the use of force by the police department until 2022. The most available information on the site of the village at the police department for January.
According to the police department, 606 stops were made in January, of the 606,485 stops were white, 92 stops (15%) were black, 29 stops were Asia-Pacific islanders, and zero stops were for Native Americans. and unknown.
In January, the department had one incident involving the use of force. Three officers are involved and one officer is injured. The use of force level officers was compliance.
