Figure 2: Contraband or evidence discovery rates, by racial/ethnic group of individuals Searched by California law
enforcement, 2023
This grouped bar chart shows contraband or evidence discovery rates by racial/ethnic group of individuals searched by California law enforcement (2023). Any contraband had the highest discovery rates across racial/ethnic groups, ranging from approximately 23% to 30%. Drugs/drug paraphernalia was the second most common, with discovery rates ranging from approximately 13% to 22%. All other contraband had discovery rates ranging from approximately 7% to 11%. Firearm/weapon/ammunition had the smallest discovery rates across racial/ethnic groups, ranging from approximately 4% to 8%.