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Police powers to stop and search A police officer has powers to stop and search you if they have ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect you’re carrying: •illegal drugs •a weapon •stolen property •something which could be used to commit a crime, such as a crowbar You cannot say no to being searched if there are reasonable grounds to search you. The police officer can stop you from walking away if you try to. You can only be stopped and searched without reasonable grounds if it has been approved by a senior police officer. This can happen if it’s suspected that: •serious violence could take place •you’re carrying a weapon or have used one •you’re in a specific location or area https://www.gov.uk/police.../police-powers-stop-question Devon & Cornwall Community Scrutiny Panel
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