Police Patrol Observation Scheme
Our Police Patrol Observation Scheme provides
you with the opportunity to follow police officers for a single
shift. It is open to applicants aged 16 and above. Whether you are
thinking about a job working with the police or you have a general
interest in the day to day work that we do, the Police Patrol
Observation Scheme is an excellent way to find out. To find
out more please contact us at BTP-Volunteers@btp.pnn.police.uk.
Before being offered a Patrol Observation, applicants will
undergo a number of checks. Having an offence on record will not
automatically exclude you from taking part - each applicant will be
treated on a case by case basis. If you are successful, you will be
contacted by a member of staff from one of the teams who will
arrange the observation with you.
All Patrol Observation experiences are risk-assessed to ensure
that your personal safety is not compromised.
Stop and Search
If you have been stopped and searched on at least three
occasions in a six month period you can request a
review by emailing stopsearch@btp.pnn.police.uk. A
review of the fairness and legitimacy of your search will
be carried out.
Requests will be reviewed by the Stop and
Search Inspector who will notify you of the outcome in writing.
Reviews can also be requested by a third party such as MP, local
councillor, community group, or a carer for a vulnerable person or
for someone with disabilities that would prevent you from
requesting a case review yourself.
A third party can only request a review
on your behalf if they have your consent. Checks
will be made to ensure that third party requests are
genuine; and you will be contacted to ensure
that you are happy with the request being made.
What are we doing if no one asks
for a review?
Where personal details are provided we will
check our police systems to carry out a review of any people that
have been stopped and searched on at least three occasions in a six
month period. We will then inform them of the outcome in
writing.