HMIC finds the police use of stop and search powers is too often ineffective in tackling crime and procedurally incorrect, thereby threatening the legitimacy of the police

„Some of the most intrusive and contentious powers granted to the police are those of stop and search; but the majority of forces do not understand how to use these powers effectively and fairly to prevent and detect crime, finds a report published today.“

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) independently assesses police forces and policing across activity from neighbourhood teams to serious crime and the fight against terrorism – in the public interest.
HMIC is independent of Government and the police:
HM Inspectors of Constabulary are appointed by the Crown – they are not employees of the police service or government.
HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary reports to Parliament on the efficiency and effectiveness of police forces in England and Wales.
HM Inspectors have powers to seek information from police forces and to access their premises. uk-hmic-police-stop-search-report-july-2013