Independent scrutiny panel
Independent scruting panel online application form
Warwickshire Police is committed to equality, both in terms of operational activity and within the organisation. This includes the constant review of the use of stop and search and use of force powers by police.
When used fairly and appropriately, stop and search remains an effective tool when trying to keep communities safe.
In an effort to increase transparency with all communities across Warwickshire - as well as build trust and confidence in the force – Warwickshire Police is seeking to establish Independent Scrutiny Panels (ISPs). The establishment of the panels will allow local people to scrutinise the use of police powers.
Chief Inspector Faz Chishty and Chief Inspector Adrian Davis, said:
"We strive to openly learn how we can build better relations with our communities so that we can increase the trust and confidence.
"It vital for our legitimacy that our communities feel that we use our policing powers fairly and we are transparent in all that we do. Stop and Search and the Use of Force are highly intrusive powers which have a profound effect on our communities.
"This is why we are establishing Independent Community Scrutiny Panels in Warwickshire. This platform will build on the already existing framework we have with our Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) and therefore add a different layer of scrutiny.
"We want to hear directly from our communities and get to the heart of issues that are affecting local people in the use of these powers.
"Only by hearing directly from the communities of Warwickshire can we truly understand how we can address any issues in the use of police powers so we would urge anybody who has been subject to stop and search or use of force, or who knows somebody that has, to consider applying.
"To those people who feel like they are less likely to be heard, we want to assure you that these independent scrutiny panels will give you a voice and we will listen."
Do you want to have your say? Do you want to learn about and see how the police should be using their powers and give us your honest opinion about how we are doing? If so, please email [email protected] for an application form.
Use of Powers Scrutiny Panels - Expression of Interest Notice 1.1.pdf