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<p>The Government has introduced a number of important reforms since 2010 to help
make stop and search more targeted and intelligence-led. Stop and search is now more
effective - the arrest rate is at a historic high (17%) and 30% of all stops lead
to a positive outcome (arrest, summons / charged by post, Caution, Khat or Cannabis
Warning, Penalty Notice for Disorder or community resolution).</p><p><br>Stop and
search is a vital policing tool when used correctly and officers have the Government's
full support to use these powers in a way that is fair, lawful and effective.</p><p><br>That
is why the Government announced changes to make it easier for officers in seven force
areas particularly affected by serious violence to use Section 60 “no suspicion” time-limited
stop and search powers in anticipation of serious violence.</p><p><br>The Metropolitan
Police substantially increased their use of stop and search by 30% in 2018/19 (according
to their own figures) and believe this has helped reduce homicides in London by 25%.</p>
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