What is a 'Stop and Account'?
A 'Stop' or 'Stop and Account' is when a Police Officer or Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) stops you and asks you to account for yourself.
For example, they may ask what you are doing; why you are in an area, where you are going; or what you are carrying.
However, general conversations with an Officer do not count as a stop, such as if they are looking for witnesses; ask you for general information about an incident; or is giving you directions.
The table below shows when you would receive a receipt/form and when you would not.