Use of stop-and-search by Suffolk police doubles in a year
At the latest meeting of the police and crime commissioner's (PCC) accountability and performance panel, Assistant Chief Constable Rob Jones called stop-and-search a "totemic" subject in terms of public confidence, adding: "I've been involved in debate on the efficacy and effectiveness of stop-and-search many times. "My strong belief is that it's vital tool when done well. "Drugs are an exceptional problem for all communities, and the harm caused by them, especially cannabis, is often underestimated. "I make no apologies for being really active and encouraging officers to look for drugs. It'...
Source: eadt.co.uk