A misconduct panel has heard from a Metropolitan police officer that training for conducting strip-searches in schools was "insufficient". This comes amidst discussions surrounding the actions of officers involved in the strip-search of a 15-year-old girl named Child Q, who was incorrectly suspected of carrying cannabis. The officers deny gross misconduct, while the panel has noted that the training provided does not prepare officers adequately for such sensitive situations, particularly regarding the treatment of minors. The situation has stirred public controversy, with Scotland Yard previously issuing an apology.
"PC Rahman said that before the incident he had not attended a search at school before and had only been involved in 'normal' searches, meaning of individuals on the street."
"He described the training on strip-searches as 'covered very briefly' during his time at the training college in Hendon, indicating a significant lack of detail."
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