Midland County Sheriff's Office Reports Zero Racial Profiling Complaints in 2025

Annual report shows no force injuries and 64% of stops were Hispanic/Latino drivers

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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The Midland County Sheriff's Office released its annual Race Profiling Report to County Commissioners, which found zero complaints of racial profiling by deputies in 2025. The report also showed no incidents of physical force resulting in bodily injury, and that 64% of the 2,405 total traffic stops were of Hispanic or Latino individuals.

Why it matters

The lack of racial profiling complaints and use of force incidents suggests the Midland County Sheriff's Office has made progress in building trust with the community and implementing fair policing practices. However, the high percentage of Hispanic/Latino drivers stopped raises questions about potential disparities that warrant further examination.

The details

According to the report, only two stops were made where the race or ethnicity of the individual was known beforehand. The data shows that about 64% of the stops were of Hispanic or Latino individuals (1,532 stops), followed by White individuals (701 stops) and Black individuals (153 stops). The report also indicates a significant gender disparity, with 1,801 male drivers stopped compared to 604 female drivers.

  • The report covers the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025.

The players

Midland County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for policing Midland County, Texas.

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

The state regulatory agency that oversees and enforces standards for law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel in Texas.

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The takeaway

While the lack of racial profiling complaints and use of force incidents is a positive sign, the disproportionate number of Hispanic/Latino drivers stopped raises concerns about potential bias in policing practices. The Midland County Sheriff's Office should continue to closely monitor its data and work to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all community members.