S.60 Criminal Justice & Public Order Act 1994
Authorisation
Please supply the following information in terms that the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner can place on their public website, or that Corporate Communications can release to the public. This form is to be submitted in 2 stages – before and after the authorised period for the S.60.
Before the Authorised Period
| Time, Date and Duration of Authority to Search |
| 18:00 – 04:00 |
| Area covered by Authority (Please attach any relevant maps) |
| Details of Authorising Officer Superintendent Haroon Chughtai 6551 – Birmingham LPA |
| Reason for Authority (Brief Summary for Publication) |
#POWERS | Section 60 powers in Birmingham
We will be using Section 60 powers in parts of Washwood Heath and Ward End this evening and overnight.
The powers allow us to stop and search people without the need to have reasonable grounds.
It follows recent serious incidents we’re investigating, including a firearms discharge in Ward End Park Road.
Shots were fired at a car at just after 2am on Monday (22 September). No one was hurt in the incident and enquiries are ongoing.
A car also rammed into other vehicles and a property in Washwood Heath Road last Saturday. It’s unknown if these are connected at this stage.
The powers will be in place in the area on the map, from 6pm today (Thursday) until 4am tomorrow morning (Friday).
Section 60 powers allow us to stop and search people without the need to have reasonable grounds.
As always, our main focus is on keeping everyone safe.
Find out more about Stop and Search Why we use stop and search | West Midlands Police.
We’ll continue to have an increased presence in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
| Details of OIC (for contact or enquiries) Detective Chief Inspector James Mahon 6435 – Birmingham LPA |
After the Authorised Period
| Number of Stop/Searches Carried Out Under the Authority |
| Outcomes of those Stop/Searches |
