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Original Articles

Police Stops of and Interactions with Latino and White (Non-Latino) Drivers: Extensive Policing and Communication Accommodation

Pages 407-427 | Received 30 Sep 2011, Accepted 26 Jan 2012, Published online: 18 Sep 2012

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