Ms. Gray racked up parking fines totaling about $400; she was unable to pay, so a warrant was issued for her arrest. After being taken to Narre Warren police station, she was strip searched for no reason. She was stripped completely naked and given no other clothing to wear. The next day, she returned to do community work. She later filed a public malpractice lawsuit, among other causes of action. She prevailed in all causes of action. The court noted that Sgt. De Reus, being a public office holder, either knew that he did not have the authority to carry out a strip search, or he had satisfied himself that he had the authority to do so, and that the manner in which he had acted intended to cause harm to the plaintiff (Ms. Gray). Every now and then there is a case related to police brutality in Belize. It may appear that they believe they have supreme power to impose their will when they do so.