Prohibits state and federal law enforcement in New York from concealing their identity, except for medical masks or protective gear.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to prohibit state and federal law enforcement officers in New York from covering their faces or concealing their identity while interacting with the public, except for medical masks or protective gear. Exceptions include surgical or N95 masks to prevent airborne disease transmission and masks designed to protect against smoke exposure during fires or wildfires. The bill also mandates that all law enforcement officers display their name and badge number on their uniforms.

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement in New York from concealing their identity, except for medical masks or protective gear.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to prohibit state and federal law enforcement officers in New York from covering their faces or concealing their identity while interacting with the public, except for medical masks or protective gear. Exceptions include surgical or N95 masks to prevent airborne disease transmission and masks designed to protect against smoke exposure during fires or wildfires. The bill also mandates that all law enforcement officers display their name and badge number on their uniforms.