Get involved in improving stop and search

We do not underestimate the impact stop and search has on communities and individuals. We know that to maintain public confidence in its use, the power must be used in a correct and effective manner.

Community engagement

It's important to understand the impact stop and search has on communities and individuals. We do this through community engagement, scrutiny and community accountability.

Measuring the effect of stop and search

We publish stop and search data regularly so that we can be transparent about how stop and search is used, what is monitored and what is recorded. View our stop and search data.

How to get involved

Ride Along Scheme

The Ride Along scheme offers members of the public the opportunity to accompany our officers on patrol and experience first hand how stop and search may be used. The scheme enables two-way learning and helps create greater understanding and closeness between the police and the public.

To take part in the scheme you must:

• be a resident in the Northamptonshire Police area
• be aged 18 or above (people 16 or above may take part under certain circumstances)
• undergo criminal record checks; if you have previous convictions, we'll consider your involvement on a case-by-case basis
• sign a disclaimer and confidentiality agreement form
• sign and agree to the terms of an observer briefing form

To apply, please fill in our online application form.

Use of force scrutiny panel

The use of force scrutiny panel allows you to provide feedback on policing interactions and helps us to train our staff and improve the service we offer the public.

If you're a member of a community group that wants to get involved in this process, please email us and tell us:

• your name
• your phone number

We'll get back to you with further details.