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The Association of Police Authorities provides information on the Stop and Search Campaign and your rights.
Click here to view the information on the Stop and Search Campaign.

Recording of Stops Implementation Guide
Click here to view the Home Office Guidance

How can I complain if I need to?
The police should treat you fairly and with respect. If you are unhappy with how you were treated, you can complain. If you feel you were treated differently because of your race, nationality or ethnic background, you can complain of direct or indirect race discrimination.

It will help if you keep the record that the police gave you.

In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent you can complain to Superintendent Norma Cartwright at the Force's Professional Standards Unit, Police Headquarter's, Cannock Road, Stafford. ST17 0QG telephone (01785) 232098.

You can also get advice from, or complain to:

  • your local police station;
  • your local police authority;
  • a Citizen’s Advice Bureau;
  • your local Race Equality Council;
  • the Commission for Racial Equality; or
  • a solicitor.

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