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

Stop and Search Scrutiny Panel

Join our scrutiny panels

We hold bi-monthly stop and search scrutiny panels.

These groups, made up of members of the public, allow us to review feedback as well as submitted grounds complaints and determine best practice when it comes to utilising stop and search.

The members of the panel reflect the views of communities across South Yorkshire and provide accountability to the public in the analysis of the grounds alongside learning more about how, why and when we utilise this power. We may also use Body Worn Video to demonstrate interactions with the public.

Our stop and search scrutiny panels are run in each district by the neighbourhood policing Chief Inspectors.

If you would like to join a scrutiny panel, please fill in our application form.

We always look to provide the best experience and would welcome your feedback.