Ulster exec proposes anti-mask law for police & federal agents

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On March 30 the Daily Freeman reported that Metzger hopes “to keep masked agents off the county’s streets” by banning “face coverings during police actions.

“…Metzger said the proposed administrative law ‘is designed to establish a clear, consistent expectation that…the public can readily identify both the agency and the individual officer exercising authority.’

“The law would establish ‘a presumption against the use of facial‑concealing masks’ with exceptions for undercover operations, protective services details, emergency protective equipment, hazard‑related masking exigent circumstances, and situations where compliance would conflict with federal or state law.” Read the full article here.