Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva intends to revive a highway drug team that was previously criticized for conducting traffic stops on Latino drivers in disproportionate numbers on the 5 Freeway, the Los Angeles Times reported.
The Domestic Highway Enforcement team was suspended in November after an investigation found that the unit was violating the constitutional rights of motorists.
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The unit is expected to resume operations on the 5 Freeway south of Santa Clarita later this year.
Villanueva said the team will follow strict constitutional guidelines to prevent racial profiling.