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Stop Using Cannabis As Grounds For Stop And Search, Avon And Somerset Police Told - Data Intelligence

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Avon and Somerset Police have been instructed to stop using cannabis smell as the sole grounds for stop and search, following recommendations from an independent review body. The force’s Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel determined that the smell of cannabis alone should no longer be considered sufficient reason to conduct searches, following a review of officer reports and body cam footage from 2024. The recommendation comes after the…
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Plato. Vertical Search. Ai. | PlatoAiStream. Data Intelligence. Vertical Search. Ai. broke the news in on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
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