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

Ride Along Scheme

Our Ride Along scheme enables you to experience first-hand what your local officers are dealing with on a daily basis.

You may be interested in finding out what happens when officers respond to calls or how they proactively patrol areas on the beat. This scheme enables you to join officers and staff and observe their work.

For more information and details of how to apply, please see our Ride-Along scheme page.

Scrutiny Volunteers

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside has a volunteer group to scrutinise and challenge the use of some legal powers by Humberside Police, including Stop and Search, promoting and recognising good practice.

The group meets at least quarterly (more frequently for emerging issues) and findings are reported to the OPCC's Independent Ethics and Scrutiny Board.

Scrutiny volunteers are usually recruited as and when vacancies arise. However, expressions of interest can be made all year round. For more information, check the details on how to apply.