The case of a woman left naked in a cell prompts calls for officers to be more understanding of minorities.
The case of a Rastafarian woman left naked in a police cell shows officers need greater understanding of minority groups, ex-senior officers have said.
"There needs to be a wider examination of how current structures and working practices shape police culture and how minorities - and sadly many women - are treated," he told the BBC. A police custody officer may remove a detainee's clothing if they believe it could be used to cause physical injury, damage property, interfere with evidence or used to escape.
Ms Farrell said the officers should have respected her religion, which states that Rasta women should dress modestly, and given her appropriate clothing. The force apologised for the way Ms Farrell was treated and agreed to pay her £45,000 damages. But it did not address her claim that she had been forced to take her clothes off."I am extremely sorry for any injuries that you suffered as a result of the actions of Hertfordshire Police. On this occasion we got it wrong. I apologise unreservedly."
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