I disagree. The guidance in my view is wrong and the law does not preclude it . Smell of cannabis is sufficient to stop search and I will continue to encourage my Officers to use it particularly on those criminals who are engaged in serious and organised crime.https://twitter.com/DannyShawBBC/status/940488066342576128 …
I am campaigning for decriminalisation & regulation. Stop & search takes out users, & street dealers who are replaced the next day. Ineffective use of scarce police resources. People need to be educated about effects & risks of drugs & supply needs to be taken away from criminals