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The 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office has released its 2024 Racial Profiling Report, specifically detailing traffic stop data throughout the district. The report, compiled in compliance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.134, provides an overview of law enforcement traffic stops, searches, and outcomes within the county. Key Findings from the Fisher County Report
• A total of 72 traffic stops were conducted within the 32nd Judicial District.
• 100% of the stops occurred on U.S. highways, with no stops recorded on city streets, county roads, or private property.
• In 97% of cases, officers did not know the driver’s race or ethnicity before initiating the stop. Demographics of Drivers Stopped
• 55.56% of stops involved Hispanic/Latino drivers.
• 23.61% involved White drivers, while 13.89% involved Black drivers.
• 6.94% of stops involved Asian/Pacific Islander drivers, with no recorded stops of Alaska Native/American Indian individuals.
• The majority of drivers stopped were male (88.89%), while female drivers accounted for 11.11%. Reasons for Stops & Searches
• 88.89% of stops were due to moving traffic violations.
• 8.33% were for vehicle-related violations (e.g., expired registration or equipment issues).
• Only 1.39% of stops were based on preexisting knowledge of the driver.
• A search was conducted in 6.94% of stops, while 93.06% of stops did not involve any search.
• Of the five searches conducted, only one resulted in the discovery of contraband (drugs), but no arrests were made as a result. Stop Outcomes
• 97.22% of stops resulted in a verbal warning.
• Only one stop (1.39%) resulted in a written warning, and one resulted in a citation.
• No stops resulted in arrests. No Reports of Racial Profiling or Use of Force
• No complaints of racial profiling were filed against officers in 2024.
• No reported incidents of physical force resulting in bodily injury occurred during any stop.
• No disciplinary actions were required against any officer for racial profiling violations. Racial Profiling Policy & Compliance The 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, which oversees Fisher County, has a detailed racial profiling policy that:
• Defines racial profiling and explicitly prohibits officers from engaging in such practices.
• Establishes a public complaint process for reporting alleged racial profiling incidents.
• Requires corrective action if an officer is found to have engaged in racial profiling.
• Mandates annual reporting and submission of traffic stop data to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and the governing bodies of counties served.
• Ensures data audits are conducted per Article 2.133(c) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
In general, law enforcement reported fewer stops during 2024 compared t the prior year, when a total of 161 traffic stops were reported during the same snapshot timeframe by the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office in 2023. This most recent report, executed by Investigator Dan Brown on January 7, 2025, was submitted electronically to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
The Fisher County Sheriff’s Office and local law enforcement officials affirm that the data reflects a commitment to unbiased policing, transparency, and accountability within the county. The complete report is available for public review at the Fisher County Courthouse or at the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office.