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

Having trust and belief in Nottinghamshire Police is essential to our communities. We are open and transparent with them on issues such as stop and search and, by showing that we are accountable for our actions, we aim to improve that trust.

The stop and search scrutiny panel holds Nottinghamshire Police to account on stop and search issues and helps us improve our use of this important policing power.

The panel of volunteers meets monthly to review and scrutinise our use of stop and search. Random dip-samples take place, including body worn video, and the panel then look at the method and legality of stop and searches and their appropriateness.

By examining records, officer statements and body worn video footage, they give feedback to us. Any feedback received from any of the scrutiny sessions, either positive or negative, is fed back into the organisation so we can continue to listen to your views and shape our organisation to proudly serve our communities in the way they expect and deserve.