CLEVELAND — Black drivers were more than three times as likely as White drivers to be stopped by Cleveland police in 2024, according to a new report by the Cleveland Division of Police Monitoring Team.

The report said the team's analysis found racial and gender disparities persist, despite "considerable progress" in key areas related to traffic stops, searches, and seizures.

The monitoring team said the findings indicate the need for further analysis, sustained oversight, and targeted training, as well as corrective actions and further structural reforms.

Search & Seizure Assessment

The report said Black drivers in Cleveland accounted for 62.7% of traffic stops in 2024, but only 31.8% of drivers.

On the other hand, the report said White drivers accounted for only 30.9% of stops, despi

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