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 stop and search community scrutiny panel

Having trust and belief in Cambridgeshire Constabulary is absolutely essential to our communities. We are open and transparent with them on issues such as stop and search and the use of force, and by showing that we are accountable for our actions, we aim to improve that trust.

The stop and search community scrutiny panel holds Cambridgeshire Constabulary to account on both stop and search and use of force issues and helps us improve our use of these important policing powers. 

The panel of volunteers meets quarterly to review and scrutinise our use of stop and search and use of force, which can include unarmed defence tactics, the use of physical restraint, such as handcuffs, and the use of other police equipment, including incapacitant spray.

Random dip-samples take place and the panel then meet to look at the method and legality of stop and searches and the appropriateness of the use of force.

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.

Join the panel

Anyone over 16 who lives, works or studies in Cambridgeshire can join the panel. We aim to make sure the panel continues to reflect the demographics of the county, so we review membership every year.

If you're interested in joining, please email the panel.