Be a voice for your community in policing

Be a voice for your community in policing

There’s still time to apply to become a Community Scrutiny Group Volunteer. Applications have been extended until Monday 7 December 2026, giving you more time to get involved and help shape local policing. If you are passionate about representing your community, sharing your experiences and helping ensure policing reflects the needs of local people, we encourage you to apply.

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), local authorities and communities are working together to establish a new model of community-led scrutiny, which enables community members to scrutinise the use of police powers in their local community.

Community Scrutiny Groups

Community Scrutiny Groups are made up of local volunteers who work together to review police activity and provide feedback to officers. By bringing diverse local voices into scrutiny processes which will help ensure that policing reflects the needs and experiences of local people. 

We are looking for people who have a range of perspectives and experiences with strong community connections, we also welcome those who have lived experience with stop and search or other police powers.

What will you do? 

As a Community Scrutiny Group volunteer, you will work with other local volunteers to: 

Your contribution will help make sure that the experiences and perspectives of local communities are heard and considered.

Who can apply?

Please note that staff members of the MPS or MOPAC, members of the existing Independent Advisory Groups, as well as individuals who hold elected political office, are not eligible to apply for this role.

How to apply: 

If you are interested in becoming a Community Scrutiny Group Volunteer, please find further information and the application form here.