The conference, organised by The National Youth Agency, built on consultations in 2007 that asked young people how safe they felt in their neighbourhood and their experiences of the police.
A series of workshops gave young people the chance to explore the different areas. When young people were asked what the police should do better, improved communication came top of the list. They wanted more information about their rights when stopped by the police and to be provided with information about local police officers and local contact numbers. Overall they wanted to be assured that West Midlands Police Authority will take note of their comments and will act on their suggestions. They wanted to establish a way of voicing their concerns and an independent body to hold the police accountable for their complaints.
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