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Stop and Search: do you know your rights?

Stop and search is a power used by police in their everyday frontline duties.

In the fight against crime, especially crimes where weapons and/or drugs are suspected to be involved, the power is proactive and has a protective nature.  Public misunderstanding around how the use of this power is and can be used has highlighted the need for continued awareness and education.

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