Commissioner’s office scrutinises Gwent Police’s body worn camera footage

Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Mudd has held her quarterly scrutiny panel to examine the use of force, and stop and search powers, by Gwent Police.

The Commissioner’s legitimacy and scrutiny panel brings together members of the Commissioner’s office, Gwent Police’s independent advisory group, senior police officers, and professionals working for the youth offending service, to review body worn camera footage of incidents where force, or stop and search, were used.

Outcomes and recommendations from the sessions are provided to Gwent Police to consider and action as appropriate, and progress against these actions is monitored regularly.

Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Mudd said: “The panel provides an additional layer of independent scrutiny to ensure that Gwent Police’s use of stop and search, and its use of force, are conducted fairly, effectively, and that any issues are identified and dealt with appropriately.

“As well as identifying any opportunities for learning and improvements in the way that people have been treated, the panel also highlights examples of good work and excellent engagement by officers during incidents.

“It is one of the ways that I hold the Chief Constable to account of behalf of the public, and helps to ensure that processes are being carried out in a way that is open, honest and transparent.”

You can view reports from panel meetings on the Office of the Police an Crime Commissioner’s website.