Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 17, 2018 17:15:35 GMT 12
MĀORI KILLED AND CHARGED IN POLICE PURSUITS MORE THAN ANY OTHER GROUP
Police figures show Māori make up more than half of people warned or charged following police pursuits.
And as more Māori die as a result, police pursuits are being called 'Māori death chases'.
In less than four years, police have chased more than 10,000 fleeing cars on our roads.
But when it comes to punishing them - Māori make up 54 percent of those who are warned or charged.
That's despite making up just 15 percent of the population.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/366585/maori-killed-and-charged-in-police-pursuits-more-than-any-other-group
Police figures show Māori make up more than half of people warned or charged following police pursuits.
And as more Māori die as a result, police pursuits are being called 'Māori death chases'.
In less than four years, police have chased more than 10,000 fleeing cars on our roads.
But when it comes to punishing them - Māori make up 54 percent of those who are warned or charged.
That's despite making up just 15 percent of the population.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/366585/maori-killed-and-charged-in-police-pursuits-more-than-any-other-group