We’re listening to people in Birmingham who have been stopped and searched by our officers as we strive to improve the use of our powers.Stop and search is a...
I watched a selection of videos of arrests made by Birmingham police to get a clear understanding of the steps taken by officers; starting with their initial approach towards the ‘suspect(s)’ and their ‘script. I also wanted to see the reactions of those on the receiving end. Understandably a lot of people seemed to be irritated by it but in this particular stop and search, although the person being searched was defensive, I feel that the overall process ran smoothly because the officers remained calm and were clear with their intentions. It makes you think about the cases that don't run as smoothly ... At what point, do things take a turn for the worst?