Massachusetts H4684 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public, except for certain.
Massachusetts H4684 aims to ensure public trust by requiring law enforcement officers to display their name or badge number on their uniforms. The bill prohibits officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public, except for medical-grade masks or those designed to protect against airborne diseases, smoke, or toxins during emergencies. Violating this provision is punishable as a misdemeanor. The bill also allows Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team officers to use necessary gear to protect their faces from physical harm.
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