This a synopsis of a useful leaflet found on the Police Authorties web site at www.apa.police.uk

Why is it done?
'Stop and Search' can help the Police detect crime and make our communities safer

Who can stop you?

• A Police Officer, they need not be in uniform but must be identified
• A Police Community Support Officer, they must be in uniform

You should not be stopped and searched because of your age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion or faith, the way you look or dress or the language you speak, or because of a previous crime.

Visit the web site listed above for more information.