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People arrested by Canton police while wearing head coverings will no longer be forced to remove the items during the booking process as long as the coverings are worn for religious reasons.
The policy change, which became effective Tuesday, also allows people wearing religious head coverings, such as hijabs, turbans or burkas, to continue wearing the coverings while they are detained in the Canton Holding Facility.
Canton Police Lt. Todd Mutchler said the change should affect only a small number of those arrested in the township. He noted that wearing a head covering is considered a significant religious practice for many Muslims.