Police stop and search figures increase
Mrs Bourne will be questioning Sussex Police about why stop-and-search figures have increased by 37 per cent in the rolling year period to August 2019 and how they ensure that its use is effective and legitimate.
She said, “These figures represent a significant increase in the use of stop-and-search in Sussex and so I want to hear what this is being attributed to.
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Hide Ad“I know this is a topic which interests the public and I will be asking for examples of the circumstances where stop and search is used and how frequently it is effective.
“I will also ask Sussex Police what impact they expect government plans to expand existing stop-and-search powers will have.”
Other topics under discussion include an update on police officer recruitment, non-emergency call handling times and improving public confidence in the force.