Want to help shape policing in your community?

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 experienced 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:

• Review police data and information


• Look at how police powers such as stop and search and use of force are used


• Review Body Worn Video footage where appropriate


• Ask questions and provide constructive challenge


• Share your views and experiences


• Make recommendations to help improve local policing

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




Who can apply?

• Are aged 18 or over


• Live, work or study in the borough you wish to represent


• Are willing to adhere to confidentiality requirements and group agreements

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.



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Documents

MOPAC CSG Candidate Pack - final.pdf

Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

23.59 Wednesday 4 November 2026



Shortlist Meeting

w/c 9 November 2026



Final Panel Interviews

w/c 23, 30 November, or 7 December 2026




How to Apply



To apply, please answer the following three questions (in no more than 300 words each). You should save your responses in a single PDF document and upload to our website.




1: Why would you like to be a community scrutiny volunteer ? Tell us what interests you about the role, and what you hope to contribute.



You do have the option of submitting your answer to question 1 only, as a short video clip. The use of a video is entirely optional. Do not attempt to upload your own video, but rather use the link provided here: https://myint.video/aCVRWvtaX9



When you follow the link, you will have the chance to practice recording, and to test your equipment, using two practice questions. These recordings are not submitted as part of your application, and are for practice purposes only.



Once you've completed the practice questions and feel confident, click "I'm ready, proceed to start." You will then move on and answer question 1. You can record 5 takes, submitting the version you are most satisfied with.



All applicants (including those submitting a video) need to answer questions 2 and 3 below (in a single PDF document):




2. Tell us about your connection to your local community.



This could include your work, volunteering, community activities, local groups or other experience.




3. Everyone has different experiences of policing. What do you think could help make policing fairer, more transparent, and more responsive to local communities?



Tell us a little more about how you thinking policing can be improved in your area.



The closing date for applications is
23:59 hours on Wednesday 4 November .



If you are interested in becoming a Community Scrutiny Group Volunteer, or require further information please email: CommunityEngagement@mopac.london.gov.uk