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California county accused of profiling Asian Americans agrees to police reforms
- Siskiyou County and its sheriff's office reached a policing reforms agreement, including independent oversight.
- Policy changes ban race-based traffic stops and require deputies to justify stops with clear reasons plus body cameras for searches.
- Independent oversight will monitor compliance, with an auditor and annual community meetings.
- The settlement targets traffic stops in areas with high crime perception and aims to prevent discrimination against Asian residents.
- Planned reforms respond to lawsuits alleging harassment of Hmong residents and profiling by law enforcement.
- The suit claims enforcement actions disproportionately affected Asian residents even during ordinary driving.
- Plaintiffs described a lengthy, aggressive stop experience impacting daily activities like grocery runs and school drops.
- The settlement includes a provision for interpreters to aid non-English speakers during stops.
- The board of supervisors and sheriff’s office consider the settlement a significant step toward community inclusion.
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