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Wakefield residents can ride along with a frontline police officer as part of a relaunched scheme.

West Yorkshire Police is now accepting applications for its Ride Along scheme.

The scheme, which was temporarily suspended due to Coronavirus restrictions, aims to increase transparency and improve confidence in the use of stop and search powers, as well as providing an opportunity for members of our communities to observe a frontline officer on their daily patrol.

As part of the scheme, the force will explain how and why officers stop and search people, and participants may have the opportunity to directly observe a stop and search encounter.

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Those who participate in the scheme are asked to provide feedback on their experience to help develop and improve the service.

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and be a West Yorkshire resident.

Participants will also be required to undergo a vetting procedure beforehand.

Foor more information about the Ride Along Scheme, go to: https://westyorkshire.police.uk/advice/stop-and-search#ride-along-scheme

West Yorkshire Police reopens ride along scheme for Wakefield residents