The California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board has released its annual report on police stops in the state for 2023. The analysis includes data from 4.7 million vehicle and pedestrian stops by 539 law enforcement agencies under the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA). Findings indicate consistent disparities, particularly affecting Black and Latino individuals, similar to previous years.
"Like those before it, the 2025 RIPA report provides actionable information to address bias in policing," said Andrea Guerrero, Co-Chair of the RIPA Board and Executive Director of Alliance San Diego. She emphasized the report's focus on youth policing and described racial disparities as "alarming."
Attorney General Rob Bonta highlighted efforts to improve public safety through stop data analysis. He noted, "This year’s report takes a close look at the policing of youth and the lasting impact interactions with police can have at a young age."
Key findings show that Native American, Black, Latino, and Multiracial individuals faced more actions per stop than others. Youth perceived as Black or Latino experienced higher rates of searches and use of force compared to other groups.
The report also details policy recommendations aimed at addressing these issues, focusing on accountability, officer training, and civilian complaint processes. More information is available through OpenJustice, an initiative for increasing data access.
A community briefing hosted by the California Department of Justice will discuss these findings further on January 21, 2025.