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Can police force a disguise off?
Police can't physically force someone to remove a disguise like the orange wig in the Enfield shooting case. However, if they have reasonable grounds to suspect a crime, they can arrest the person. Once arrested, police can take photographs and fingerprints, which would help identify someone who has changed their appearance.
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