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Panel weighs narrowing contraband categories and how to attribute hits to drivers or passengers
Motor Vehicle Stop Data Committee, advisory to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement · February 11, 2026
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Summary
The search and contraband subcommittee recommended clearer contraband categories (drugs, weapons, currency, alcohol, stolen property, 'other' examples) and advised recording the initial reason for searches; the committee debated how to report contraband found on passengers versus drivers.
Crime analyst Julia Chadwell, reporting for the searches and contraband subcommittee, said the group recommended clearer definitions for contraband categories and provided examples to reduce reliance on a large 'other' category.
“Multiple selections should be allowed,” Chadwell said,…
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