Media Coverage
kare 11 interview with valerie castile
February 1, 2023 - ASTS Board Member Valerie Castile speaks out about the murder of Tyre Nichols.
SCRIPPS NEWS REPORTS FEATURING JONATHAN PARHAM
February 1, 2023 - ASTS Board Member Jonathan Parham gives his expert analysis on the use of body cams in light of the murder of Tyre Nichols.
Use of force: the policing of black america
January 14, 2022 - Delving into fatal encounters between police and Black Americans in an attempt to find potential solutions to address the ongoing crisis, highlighting the personal stories of George Floyd, Philando Castile and others who have been killed by police. Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops (ASTS) and Not Reaching are featured in the documentary streaming on Peacock.
Police 1
May 14, 2021 - The City of Fairfax Police Department continues to proactively work bridging the gap between our communities, supporting and developing a solutions-based approach to community policing. We are excited to announce our partnership with Jackie and Wayne Carter, inventors of the Vehicle Identification Pouch (VIP) and board members of the Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops.
ABC7 - WASHINGTON, DC INTERVIEW
May 13, 2021 - The City of Fairfax Police Department has partnered with Not Reaching to create a Vehicle Identification Pouch (VIP) to give their residents as a proactive compliance tool for traffic stops.
WUSA9 - Washington, dc interview
May 7, 2021 - Michael Quander interviewed the City of Fairfax Police Department and Not Reaching on their collaboration to proactively work to bridge the gap law enforcement and the community by providing complimentary Vehicle Identification Pouches (VIPs) to their residents.
AMERICAN SKIN - PANEL DISCUSSION
February 15, 2021 - ASTS sponsored the riveting panel discussion with Actor/Filmmaker Nate Parker entitled: American Skin: A Pathway to Solutions.
CBS8 San Diego Interview
February 4, 2021 - Jenny Milkowski spoke with Jackie Carter about their mission to making traffic stops safer through the KISS Campaign.
WSVA News / talk Interview
January 29, 2021 - Mike Schikman spoke with Jackie Carter about the KISS Campaign (Keeping It Safe for Students) and Not Reaching.
South dakota public broadcasting Interview
February 1, 2021 - Lori Walsh spoke with Jackie Carter about the KISS Campaign (Keeping It Safe for Students) and Not Reaching.
WBAL 11 Baltimore Interview
January 26, 2021 - Theo Hayes spoke with Jackie Carter about the KISS Campaign (Keeping It Safe for Students) and Not Reaching.
ASTS Fox 4 DALLAS Interview
January 28, 2021 - Shaun Rabb spoke with Jackie Carter about the KISS Campaign (Keeping It Safe for Students).
ASTS Fox 40 Sacramento Interview
September 3, 2020 - Sonseeahray spoke with Castile’s mother Valerie and the founder of the Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops Jackie Carter about their mission to making traffic stops safer.
asts becomes a member organization of alliance for justice (afj)
June 2020 - Alliance for Justice is a member organization located in Washington, DC, whose strength is rooted in their membership of over 120 organizations who share a commitment to a just, free, and equitable society. Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops (ASTS) joined the ranks as a member organization.
spectrum news interview
August 27, 2020 - Ever since the shooting of Philando Castile, Carter has been trying to improve public interaction with law enforcement. She created the Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops (ASTS), which offers training and products for drivers that teach them how to safely handle police traffic stops.
In January 2019, the Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops (ASTS) held its first Police Use of Force Accountability Forum in Alexandria, VA. Our presenters were:
Valerie Castile - Philando Castile Relief Foundation
John Choi - Ramsey County District Attorney’s Office (MN)