Get involved in improving stop and search

We do not underestimate the impact stop and search has on communities and individuals. We know that to maintain public confidence in its use, the power must be used in a correct and effective manner.

Community engagement

It's important to understand the impact stop and search has on communities and individuals. We do this through community engagement, scrutiny and community accountability.

Measuring the effect of stop and search

We publish stop and search data regularly so that we can be transparent about how stop and search is used, what is monitored and what is recorded. View our stop and search data.

How to get involved

Independent Scrutiny Panel

Scrutiny panels take place throughout the year. These are when our independent advisory group meets Police and Crime Commissioner staff to scrutinise stop and search forms.

Please email us to ask about the results of these scrutiny panels.

Read our stop and search action plan

Below you can download the government's report into our use of stop and search powers, its recommendations and our responses.