This radio documentary covers the debate surrounding police carding in Edmonton. Carding or street checks is the police practice of asking individuals, who are often visible minorities, for their ID regardless if they are suspects in a crime or ongoing investigation. To delve more into the debate surrounding carding I spoke with Desmond Cole a Toronto based journalist and activist, and Inspector Warren Driechel from the Edmonton Police Services. 

Produced by Oumar Salifou
Original broadcast on July 18, 2018

Carding In Edmonton Doc

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Carding In Edmonton Doc

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