What does it say about a person who is against police stop and search?

jamand

If you have nothing to hide - it should not be of concern.

Only those that have something to hide or are up to no good tend to complain.

rdnck

I have nothing to hide and I am totally against police stop and search.If they have a reason I have no problem with it ,but otherwise it's an invasion of my right to privacy.The police would be better public servants if they would go after known criminals rather than search for new ones.For example,,I do not use drugs but I'm positive I could find any number of dealers in a short time,,,,why can't the police?

alan h

Surely it would depend on the manner and motivation of the search.
But, broadly, I have no objection.

ste73

They feel they have something to hide

Veston Pants

Stop and search powers are under PACE 1984 and allow the Police (with good reason) to perform a stop and search without resorting to arrest. A bit over-simplified but that's essentially it.
People do get a bit miffed and there are allegations that it is being ethnically targeted. I wouldn't have any objection if the officers followed the guidelines (polite, explanations etc.) I have nothing to hide but it is an inconvenience if one feels "picked on"

xxFJ

Diamond.....1 M/C ~*~*

I dont think its fair for a police officer to stop you and search your belongings unless they have probable cause. I would never just let them go through my stuff unless they had a legit reason.

oldpepy

They are against it, perhaps because some police abuse it!
The way things are today I think it has to be done to protect us from dangerous people who wish to do us harm!
The benefit outweighs the risk we could be facing without it!

BekindtoAnimals22

It says that if there is no cause to search a person, this person has been made to look like a criminal who is under suspicion even though they have done nothing. It makes it intimidating to walk down the street minding your own business. It makes you feel like your privacy is gone, which it is.

I guess people don't value their privacy anymore. I find that to be very strange especially when its obvious that to continue this practice for years against the same person amounts to harassment. Maybe a new boon to the economy would be see-through cases so you can just hold it up and let everybody see what is in the case. Maybe our clothing should be transparent. That would make it so much easier for law enforcement. Right?

st.abbs

I think stop and search is fine as long as there is a valid reason why the person is being stopped and searched and this is explained to the person beforehand.

allen555

If you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear. In my experience of policing you get used to the Night Owls when you are on the beat. It's good to see them because it means the end of the shift is coming and you have someone to speak to. I'm surprised he was searched so regularly as the shift system in use means the same guy was stopping him.

Fashionmanic

I have no problem with being stopped and searched, highly embarassing if the police officer goes through my bag and find personal things like ladys tampax etc.

However, i wouldnt feel appreciated if i was targetted because the colour of my skin, the clothes i wear or the gender that i am. Even the accent or nationality that i carry

Like most governmental industries reports are taken and carried out to see what colour race or background have been targetted. It would be of concern to me if they kept on stopping me, simply because. I hope their sensitivity of not picking on people because they decided to wear a hoody or wear a hijab will effect this?!?!

I find that my other half gets picked on alot by police and bouncers simply because he has red hair. Hes a nice and well behaved bloke, so i never quite understood why him?

I suppose thats what the complaints commision board is for....

Sherilynne B

I'm in the US so it is not the same rules but I never allow any search. We have rights here and if you know them you can refuse almost any search by police without a warrant. Here's a link explaining how to recognize illegal searches and how to refuse them.

Nate W

It says you are against it

Andy

They have something to hide in my opinion.

Sahara

It could be that the person is about principles or feels like the police are accusing him of something, which is not justified in his or her estimation.

It wouldn't bother me but I would start to feel guilty unless it was commonplace. But I would wonder about the kind of place I'm in where this was acceptable. I have nothing to hide. But it would feel like a violation of personal space and privacy.

If the police were searching everyone then it wouldn't bother me. It would bother me if they were singling me out though, especially when I have nothing to hide. I don't know if I would complain but I might say, is this really necessary after the first time or so? I don't get into trouble. I would question the police's motivation. I can see why people think someone who is guilty would complain loudly. That is what is making me think of another side because there is another side.

cosaxteacher

Let it go. This is such an old story.

Mr. P

Searching for concealed weapons is ok if warranted.
What I do object to is the providing of fingerprints or DNA just because they ask.
I am being treated as a criminal even if I am not charged.
I do not agree to the state knowing exactly where I am every second of the day, who I talk to, the books I read and the stuff I buy.
I went to town yesterday. In my short trip to the shops and petrol station, I was recorded on CCTC 22 times by cameras I can see, and probably more I cannot.
I object to this level of serveilance as an inocent citazen

James M

I do not want to be stopped or searched by the police whatsoever, and I carry no weapons or controlled substances.

If and when the time comes I will object on the basis that the police are an emination of the state and the state has no fcuking right to put it's hand in my pockets or bags.

MrsFidge

nothing to hide - no problem. It's probably the same people who don't want ID cards

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