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About This Role

Overview

The themed panels include scrutiny of Stop & Search, Use of Force, Custody and Strip Search.
Interrogate information and Body Worn Video to understand variations in Staffordshire
Provide a report of the outcomes of the scrutiny, including recommendations to the Staffordshire Commissioner and Staffordshire Police
Be involved in developing responses to relevant issues and suggest solutions

Benefits

Be a voice for your community
Share your skills and experience
Volunteering can advance your career
Meet people and make new friends
Volunteering can bring fun and fulfilment to your life
Volunteers bring fresh ideas, raise local concerns and can suggest solutions

Requirements

Required Attendance 4 Formal meetings and 4 Informal preparatory meetings
Additional training sessions
Potentially up to 12 meeting per year

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CISP Use of Force Scrutiny – 29th July 2026

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CISP Custody Scrutiny – Mental Health – 16th July 2026

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CISP Use of Force Scrutiny – 2nd June 2026

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CISP Custody Scrutiny – CYP – 23rd April 2026

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CISP Stop Search Scrutiny – 4th June 2026

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CISP Use of Force Scrutiny – 03 March 2026

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FINAL CISP Custody Scrutiny Report – UOF 12 March 2026

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CISP Scrutiny Report – Stop Search 12 February 2026

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CISP Scrutiny Report – Strip Search 12 January 2026

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CISP Scrutiny Report for Custody – Foreign Nationals 18 December 2025

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CISP Scrutiny Report – Stop Search 16 December 2025

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