Review and discuss Riverside Police Department data included in the 2026 Racial Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)

The Community Police Review Commission is reviewing the 2026 Racial Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) Annual Report, which details stop data collected by the Riverside Police Department during the 2024 calendar year. This report is mandated by California Assembly Bill 953 (2015), which requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report data on vehicle and pedestrian stops to the state Attorney General to identify and eliminate racial and identity profiling.

Key Data Findings:

• Stop Volume: The department reported 21,146 stops within city limits in 2024, an increase from 14,879 stops in 2023.
• Racial Demographics: Of the 2024 stops, 55.07% involved individuals perceived as Hispanic or Latino, 23.55% White, and 15.02% Black or African American. This compares to a city population (2020 Census) of 55.9% Hispanic/Latino, 25.3% White, and 6.6% Black/African American.
• Gender Demographics: Approximately 75.71% of stops involved individuals perceived as male, while 24.29% were female.
• Civilian Complaints: During the reporting period, the department received two civilian complaints alleging racial or identity profiling. Both were investigated by the Internal Affairs Division and reviewed by the Community Police Review Commission; findings were classified as 'Unfounded' or 'Frivolous'.