Stop and Search

The use of ‘Stop and Search’ is an important tool used by police officers to confirm whether a person is in possession of an item that is considered prohibited or other items such as stolen goods. Police officers may ask you questions without the need to physically search you or arrest a person. If you are stopped it does not mean that you have been arrested or have done anything wrong. There are some thing which you must do.

Stop and search feedback

If you have been stopped and searched by Staffordshire Police, the Staffordshire Commissioner, who is independent of the police, would like your feedback on how the search was conducted.

You can also make a complaint or ask to be contacted by the Staffordshire Commissioner’s office to discuss your concerns further. Your feedback is of value and will help to develop the service we provide to all our community.

Staffordshire’s Commissioner has a statutory responsibility to monitor and hold Staffordshire Police to account.

Please give feedback on your stop and search experience here

Staffordshire Victim Gateway

The Staffordshire Victim Gateway is putting the needs of victims at the heart of the criminal justice system across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

A Citizens Advice Bureau consortium led by Staffordshire North and Stoke-on-Trent CAB won a three-and-half-year contract to develop the Gateway which offers free advice and support to victims, witnesses and their families.

Staffordshire is the first area in the country to pioneer the new CAB-led approach which is unique because it is based locally, offering a tailored service for victims.

For the first time support is being offered to ALL victims – not just those who report crime to police – which means the Gateway will double the number of people offered help from 23,000 to approximately 50,000 a year. Victims will get timely advice and emotional and practical support in the way that suits them best, whether over the phone or face to face.

For help and support please visit the Staffordshire Victim Gateway website.

What is domestic abuse?

It takes many forms, is never acceptable and includes psychological, emotional, physical, financial, sexual and verbal abuse. If you’re suffering domestic abuse (DA), you’re likely to feel isolated, hurt, upset and scared. It includes any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are, or have been, intimate partners or family members regardless of gender or sexuality.

What help is on offer?

New Era is the free, confidential Domestic Abuse (DA) service operating across Staffordshire and Stoke- on-Trent, providing help and support for victims, perpetrators and their families.

Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse

Specialist help for victims is provided by Victim Support and is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, regardless of whether a report has been made to the police or not. The service also provides a live chat facility. The first step to getting help is to call 0300 303 3778 or to use the live chat facility accessible through the New Era website and make contact with someone right now. The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Domestic Abuse Strategy 2017 – 2020 sets out the joint vision, approach and aims for addressing domestic abuse.

If you would like more information on the help available you can download further information here.

Services for perpetrators wanting to change their behaviour

Anyone that’s displaying unhealthy or abusive behaviour within their relationship and wants to change this can access help from New Era, even those under 16 years of age needing help with healthy relationships. Perpetrator support is provided by the Staffordshire & West Midlands Community Rehabilitation Company; the Reducing Re-Offending Partnership (RRP) and is based on the voluntary participation of the perpetrator.

The first step to getting help is to contact New Era Perpetrator services on 01785 601690.

Further information on the services available can be found on the New Era website.

I manage a workplace and want to support my staff who may suffer abuse at home

The workplace can often be the only safe place for those living with domestic abuse. Someone suffering abuse may be distracted, arrive late, leave early or miss work altogether. A free workplace champion training programme is available to businesses in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to help them spot the signs that an employee may need help.

In an emergency dial 999.

Patrons Roll of Honour

To become a patron of the Staffordshire Police Cadet Service means to help the workforce of tomorrow, which so much depends on. Patrons are the backbone of the scheme that is already changing the lives of young people in Staffordshire. It’s about support young people to change this life and aspire to be more.

Platinum Patrons

£ 5,000 per year, 3 year commitment

Our Platinum Patrons are the backbone of making the Cadet programme sustainable, and are instrumental to it’s development into the future. Their money helps us to plan activities and training, helping the scheme to be as effective as possible, and allow more and more young people the opportunity to become a Cadet.

As well as benefiting from on-going branding and PR opportunities across a full and effective range of high-performing communications channels, our Platinum Patrons are exclusive sponsors of the ‘Cadet Celebration Event’ – a high profile awards ceremony that will attract local, regional and national attention.

Being a Platinum patron means brand awareness and media exposure co-ordinated by our professional PR team.

Unique Platinum Patronage benefits;

• Ongoing press opportunities
• Opportunity to take part in business-related media opportunities with the Police and Crime Commissioner and his Deputy
• Opportunity to request that the Cadets take part in specific activity at times that suit you and your campaign and CSR schedule.

Gold Patrons

£ 5,000 per year, 1 year commitment

Our Patrons are the backbone of making the Cadet programme sustainable, and are instrumental to it’s development into the future. Their money helps us to plan activities and training, helping the scheme to be as effective as possible, and allow more and more young people the opportunity to become a Cadet.

Being a Gold patron means brand awareness and media exposure co-ordinated by our professional PR team

Unique Gold Patronage benefits;

• Opportunities to take part in business-related media opportunities with the Police and Crime Commissioner and his Deputy
• Opportunity to request that the Cadets help you to carry out specific activities in your CSR programme
• Ongoing media opportunities

Silver Patrons

£ 2,500 per year, 1 year commitment

Our Patrons are the backbone of making the Cadet programme sustainable, and are instrumental to its development into the future. Their money helps us to plan activities and training, helping the scheme to be as effective as possible, and allow more and more young people the opportunity to become a Cadet.

Being a Silver patron means brand awareness and media exposure co-ordinated by our professional PR team.

Unique Silver Patronage benefits;

• Opportunity to request that the Cadets help you to carry out specific activities in your CSR programme
• Ongoing media opportunities.

For more information please contact email jean.cass@staffordshire-pfcc.pnn.gov.uk or call 01785232453.