DISCLAIMER: This dataset may contain preliminary data that has not yet been verified and may be changed at a later date due to additional investigation. The data entry process may also include mechanical and/or human errors. Therefore, the Vermont State Police does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequencing of the information. In addition, this dataset excludes any records that would compromise the privacy of crime victims or the fidelity of ongoing investigations. Any information that could be used to uniquely identify a person or vehicle has also been excluded. SUMMARY: This dataset contains information related to traffic stops conducted by the Vermont State Police in 2016. These data are extracted from the Vermont State Police records management system on a yearly basis. This particular dataset is made available in an effort to highlight and address both real and perceived concerns of biased policing. Should you have questions about this dataset, you may contact Scott Waterman at the Vermont State Police (802-241-5312 | scott.waterman@vermont.gov).
This dataset has the following 18 columns:
| Column Name | API Column Name | Data Type | Description | Sample Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Profile Number | profile_number | text | Unique number automatically generated for each traffic stop by the agency’s computerized records management system (RMS). | 459441 464695 447564 385809 389657 view top 100 |
| Agency Involved | agency_involved | text | Name of the law enforcement agency conducting the traffic stop. | SPA1 SPC1 SPD3 SPA3 SPD0 view top 100 |
| Stop Date and Time | stop_date_and_time | calendar_date | 2016-01-01T02:25:00.000 2016-05-27T17:50:00.000 2016-09-27T04:00:00.000 2016-05-23T15:40:00.000 2016-10-16T14:00:00.000 view top 100 | |
| Street Address of Stop | street_address_of_stop | text | rt 7 US ROUTE 7 US Route 7 I89 NB I 91 N MM33 view top 100 | |
| City of Stop | city_of_stop | text | RCK WSN SBU SWA BRO view top 100 | |
| Stop Reason | stop_reason | text | M V E I D view top 100 | |
| Stop Reason Description | stop_reason_description | text | Moving Violation Vehicle Equipment Externally Generated Stop Investigatory Stop Suspicion of DWI view top 100 | |
| Stop Search | stop_search | text | NS SPC SRS SW view top 100 | |
| Stop Search Outcome | stop_search_outcome | text | No Search Conducted Consent Search-Probable Cause Consent Search-Rsnbl Suspicion Search with Warrant view top 100 | |
| Stop Outcome | stop_outcome | text | W T A N view top 100 | |
| Stop Outcome Description | stop_outcome_description | text | Written Warning Issued Ticket / VCVC Issued Arrest for Violation No Action Taken Arrest on Warrant view top 100 | |
| Stop Contraband | stop_contraband | text | X C NC view top 100 | |
| Stop Contraband Description | stop_contraband_description | text | Not Applicable/No Search Contraband/Evidence Found No Contraband/Evidence Found view top 100 | |
| Gender | gender | text | M F U view top 100 | |
| Race | race | text | W B A H U view top 100 | |
| Driver Race Description | driver_race_description | text | White Black Asian or Pacific Islander Hispanic Unknown view top 100 | |
| Driver Age | driver_age | number | 20 24 21 22 23 view top 100 | |
| Count | count | number | Numeric value used to count traffic stop records for data visualizations such as charts and graphs. | 1 view top 100 |