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May 23, 2023 - Hershey, PA

Pennsylvania State Police Unveils Results of Traffic Stop Study

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, presented an analysis of data collected from all trooper-initiated traffic stops in 2022 across the Commonwealth. The data collection program is designed to identify patterns and trends in traffic stops and outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement in policy, training, and supervision. Dr. Engel is a leading academic in the field of criminal justice and criminology, with expertise in empirical assessments of police behavior, police use of force, and police-community relations.

"Dr. Engel and her research team analyzed demographic and other information gathered from more than 440,000 trooper-initiated traffic stops last year," said Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the PSP. "The data shows our department has made great progress in these outcomes over the years, and we're proud of the work our troopers continue to do. We appreciate the partnership with the National Policing Institute as we move forward with one of the most comprehensive and high-quality data collection efforts in the country."

"The Pennsylvania State Police should be commended for reestablishing their comprehensive, voluntary data collection system, and these findings should inspire confidence among Commonwealth residents toward the leadership and Troopers of the Pennsylvania State Police," Dr. Engel said.

List of Speakers:
LT Adam Reed
Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the PSP
Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute



Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania State Police joined Dr. Robin Engel of the National Policing Institute to present the 2022 findings of an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Lieutenant Adam Reed, delivering remarks at the joint press conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> The Pennsylvania State Police joined Dr. Robin Engel of the National Policing Institute to present the 2022 findings of an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Lieutenant Adam Reed, delivering remarks at the joint press conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, delivering remarks at the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Colonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, and Dr. Robin Engel, Senior Vice President of the National Policing Institute, present the findings of the 2022 Contact Data Report; an independent study aimed at improving public safety, transparency, and policy by analyzing data from all traffic stops initiated by troopers. Pictured here is a moment from the event. Hershey, Pennsylvania. May 23, 2023.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23152_psp_contactData_JP_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>