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Use of Force Scrutiny Panel

The Police & Crime Commissioners for Dorset and Devon & Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly are working together to develop a joint programme of scrutiny that will examine  a number of issues including the way that the police use force in the two police areas. The scrutiny programme will be delivered by an Independent Scrutiny Panel and the Commissioners are seeking expressions of interest from members of the public who are prepared to undertake this important voluntary role.

The Independent Scrutiny Panel will look at Use of Force within Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police. The panel will inspire transparency, increase public confidence in the police and provide learning. The panel will consider individual cases to assess and scrutinise use of force and identify areas of concern and good practice. The panel will also provide information to enable the Police and Crime Commissioners of Devon & Cornwall and Dorset to hold the respective Chief Constables to account.

Panel members will be expected to attend up to four meetings per year and to attend relevant training as required. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

If you are interested in volunteering in this valuable role please write to the address below explaining why you want to become an Independent Scrutiny Panel member? Please also provide examples of where you have demonstrated the following:

• Impartiality or fairness
• Ability to challenge others effectively
• Respect for equality and diversity

Please email to opcc@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk or write expressing your interest to:
Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner
Devon & Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Andy Hocking House
Alderson Drive
Exeter EX2 7HQ