New York A08908 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises while interacting with the public, with exceptions for certain.

New York A08908 amends the executive law to prohibit local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public. Exceptions are made for medical-grade masks, masks designed to protect against smoke during fires, masks necessary for water rescue operations, masks related to protection against biological or chemical agents, and masks designed to protect against exposure to cold during declared weather emergencies. Violators of this section face misdemeanor charges.

New York A08908 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises while interacting with the public, with exceptions for certain.

New York A08908 amends the executive law to prohibit local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public. Exceptions are made for medical-grade masks, masks designed to protect against smoke during fires, masks necessary for water rescue operations, masks related to protection against biological or chemical agents, and masks designed to protect against exposure to cold during declared weather emergencies. Violators of this section face misdemeanor charges.