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As part of our commitment to being open and transparent, we publish data about our use of ‘stop and search’ powers.
A stop and search incident is where an officer exercises powers under specific legislation to detain a person for the purpose of searching them or a vehicle for any prohibited items.
It is an important power we use to prevent and detect crime, reduce violence and keep people safe.
We recognise the importance of using stop and search proportionately and legally and for being open and transparent about our use of stop and search so that the public trust and have confidence in us.
You can view our annual stop and search reports below.