Stop and search7 Jul 2026Officers 'walking past' people armed with knives - police federationThe Scottish Police Federation is calling for stronger search powers to prevent young people from carrying knives.7 Jul 202628 Jun 2026'It's not a secret - it's maths': The truth behind 'two-tier policing'This national debate was sparked after the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak.28 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Complaint after officers handcuff 12-year-oldA Year 7 pupil is stopped and searched for playing with a stop sign he said had been discarded.2 Jun 20269 Apr 2026Force told to expand stop-and-search scrutinyAn independent panel has seen only 11 Kent Police cases in a year, inspectors say.9 Apr 202617 Feb 2026Young people asked to help improve stop and searchNew youth scrutiny panels are officially launched by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.17 Feb 20265 Feb 2026The people holding police officers to accountAn independent advisory group watch officers' body-worn camera footage and examine their actions.5 Feb 202631 Jan 2026Police given increased stop-and-search powersWest Midlands Police says it follows a number of serious incidents, including a gun being fired.31 Jan 20268 Dec 2025'Our kids are killing each other - we need to do something'The family of a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death say police should be given more powers to search young people for knives.8 Dec 202519 Oct 2025Quiet evening after powers used to stop partyAn arrest was made and a S60 order issued in Aston after police received information about a party19 Oct 2025...
