The Metropolitan Police has introduced a new charter aimed at improving how stop and search is executed, following criticism regarding over-policing, especially of black Londoners. This initiative comes after feedback from over 8,500 residents. Key commitments include enhancing communication during searches, improving officer training, and addressing complaint handling. The goal is not to reduce stop and search incidents but to enhance their quality, with recognition of the technique's importance in public safety and the necessity of rebuilding trust within communities.
The first time it happens you're in shock. There wasn't any communication, I didn't understand what was going on.
This charter has been put together after 18 months of engagement with more than 8,500 Londoners... to improve the quality of encounters.
Stop and search was extremely important in saving lives, but when done poorly, it has the ability to burn through trust.
The charter was not about doing less stop and search, it was about doing it better by improving the quality of encounters.
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