Analyse data and either explain with evidence the reasons for disproportionality or take clear action to address it
Disproportionate use of police powers: A spotlight on stop and search and the use of force
Published 26 February 2021Spotlight Report3 recommendations
Found Black people 9x more likely to be stopped and searched, 18x more likely under section 60. Over 35 years after introduction, police still cannot explain disproportionality.
Coverage
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Recommendations
By July 2021, ensure effective internal monitoring processes and external scrutiny on use of force
By July 2022, ensure effective communication skills training in line with National Policing Guidelines on Conflict Management