Best Use of Stop and Search Scheme (BUSSS)
A term from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice (APP), reproduced under the Open Government Licence with a link back to the authoritative source.
Definition
A scheme aimed at improving the use and oversight of stop and search practices.
This definition is drawn from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice. For the full operational guidance and current wording, read it at source.
Related terms
Code A
Refers to the Code of Practice under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 regarding stop and search.
EIP search
Exposing Intimate Parts search.
Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Code A
A legal code that outlines procedures and powers related to stop and search.
Section 163 Road Traffic Act 1988 (RTA)
Sets out powers for the police concerning the stopping of vehicles.
Section 60 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (CJPOA)
Allows police to stop and search individuals without suspicion in designated areas during specific circumstances.
Definition reproduced from the College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See the source link above for the authoritative, current wording.