What happens during a stop and search?

We know the idea of a stop and search can feel intimidating and inconvenient. But to keep our communities safe from serious harm, particularly crimes involving drugs and weapons, it’s important we have the power to stop and search people.
When we stop and search a person, we will explain why you have been stopped, and will carry out each search in a polite and respectful manner
It’s also important that we hear your feedback, as each interaction allows us to learn and improve how we do things.
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