Haringey Community and Police Consultative Group letter regarding public group meeting on stop and search statistics

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This is a letter from the Haringey Community and Police Consultative Group to Bernie Grant MP dated November 1994. It addresses concerns about stop and search statistics in Tottenham, particularly their impact on ethnic minority communities. The letter invites Bernie Grant to a public meeting where police officials will respond to these issues.

Key points:
– The letter acknowledges Bernie Grant's concerns about stop and search practices raised in his letter dated 7th November 1994.
– The issue was discussed at an executive meeting on 9th November 1994 but was deferred to a full public meeting due to time constraints.
– A public meeting was scheduled for 23rd November 1994, with attendance from Tottenham and Hornsey Chief Superintendent Officers.
– The police officers were expected to respond to the concerns specifically about stop and search and its effects on ethnic minority communities in Haringey.
– Bernie Grant was invited to attend and participate in the meeting to advocate for the community and ensure these concerns were addressed.

Bernie Grant was a pioneering Black British MP known for challenging oppressive policing practices affecting ethnic minority communities. This letter illustrates local efforts in the mid-1990s to hold police accountable and engage communities in Haringey, an area with a significant Black population. It reflects ongoing struggles around stop and search, a tactic often criticized for racial profiling, which Bernie Grant actively campaigned against as part of his broader commitment to racial justice and community empowerment.

Source note: The text is derived from an OCR scan of a 1994 letter. Minor formatting issues are present but do not affect the clarity or factual content.