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Before the Authorised Period

Time,  Date and Duration of Authority to Search
  1800hrs 05 October 2019 – 0800hrs 06 October 2019  
Area covered by Authority  (Please attach any relevant maps)
  Birmingham City Centre  
Details of Authorising Officer
  ACC 22317 Jayne Meir
Reason for Authority (Brief Summary for Publication)
  At 1800 hours on Saturday 5th October 2019 the Radio 1Xtra Live Event is being held at the Arena Birmingham. Latest information is that 14,000 tickets have been sold. The Live Event at commences at 1800 hours and finishes at approximately 2300 hours. West Midlands Police is committed to reducing serious violence in public spaces with a focus on reducing knife crime among young people. There has been uplift in police resources and security within the City Centre and at the venue to help control any issues that may arise.  
Details of OIC (for contact or enquiries)
  T/Supt 7915 Jack Hadley

After the Authorised Period

Number of Stop/Searches Carried Out Under the Authority
  2 There was 1 S1 PACE after an arrest.
Outcomes of those Stop/Searches
  NFA