The California Highway Patrol: An Evaluation of Public Contacts in Stop Data from 2022, with a Focus on Moving and Non-Moving Violations

REPORT: The California Highway Patrol: An Evaluation of Public Contacts in Stop Data from 2022, with a Focus on Moving and Non-Moving Violations 

This report analyzes 2.3 million stops made by the California Highway Patrol from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, to better understand who is being stopped (or helped in non-enforcement stops); if there are racial and ethnic disparities in who is being stopped; and to suggest possible strategies the CHP could use to reduce unwarranted disparities in stops while also promoting public safety.

Suggested Citation: Owens, E., Anderson, E.H.. (2024).The California Highway Patrol: An Evaluation of Public Contacts in Stop Data from 2022, with a Focus on Moving and Non-Moving Violation. California Policy Lab, University of California. https://capolicylab.org/the-california-highway-patrol-an-evaluation-of-public-contacts-in-stop-data-from-2022-with-a-focus-on-moving-and-non-moving-violations/