CTRP3 Releases PSA Highlighting Efforts to Address Racial Profiling

April 23, 2026

The Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project (CTRP3), housed within the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP) at the University of Connecticut’s School of Public Policy, announced the release of a 60-second public service announcement titled “We Want You to Know…” to raise awareness about racial profiling and inform the public how to report concerns.

The PSA is part of CTRP3’s ongoing outreach efforts to ensure that individuals across Connecticut understand their rights and have access to resources related to fair and impartial policing. The video highlights Connecticut’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and data-driven oversight of traffic stops.

The video is designed to raise awareness and encourage action. Key messages include:

  • Racial profiling is prohibited in Connecticut and undermines trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve 
  • Connecticut supports fair and impartial policing through data collection, analysis, and ongoing oversight 
  • CTRP3 works collaboratively with community members, law enforcement, and policymakers to identify and address disparities in traffic stops 
  • Individuals have the right to report concerns about racial profiling 
  • Reporting promotes transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement in policing practices 

“Public awareness is a critical part of this work,” said Gail Hardy, CTRP3 Community Outreach Subcommittee Chair. “Through outreach and education, we want individuals to understand their rights and know that there is a process in place to report concerns. This PSA is one way we can help ensure that information is accessible to communities across Connecticut.”

Racial profiling is prohibited under Connecticut law and undermines trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Through data collection, analysis, and collaboration with community members, law enforcement agencies, and policymakers, CTRP3 works to identify and address disparities in traffic enforcement practices.

The PSA also emphasizes that individuals have the right to report concerns about racial profiling. Reporting plays a critical role in strengthening accountability and supporting continuous improvement in policing practices across the state. The video was directed by Matt Johnson, a UConn 2025 graduate. It features IMRP and CTRP3 staff and advisory board members, along with an officer from the Madison Police Department.

The video is available on the CTRP3 website, where viewers can access additional information, including reporting resources.