The case of Child Q, a 15-year-old girl strip searched by police due to suspected cannabis possession at school, sparked outrage and scrutiny. During the misconduct hearing, officer PC Wray expressed regret over her role, acknowledging several failures that occurred during the incident. Despite recognizing the inappropriate nature of the search, she maintained her decisions were objective and unaffected by racial stereotypes. Records indicated a pattern of racial disparity in the searches conducted by her team. Discussions about unconscious bias and the accountability of law enforcement practices highlighted critical issues in policing and community trust.
"I thought the skipper had authorised it, I thought the officers at the scene had covered all bases, she replied. I thought I was doing the right thing."
"I was just following the lead of other officers. It was just such a quick interaction, I am sorry and I should've stopped and I..."
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