Rhode Island H7211 prohibits police from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, mandates visible ID, and imposes criminal and.

Rhode Island H7211, known as the Rhode Island Community Protection Act, prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, except for specific safety and undercover circumstances. The bill mandates that officers wear visible identification, including their name or badge number and their employing agency's name. It allows exceptions for SWAT teams, high-risk situations, and undercover assignments. Violations of these provisions carry criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, and civil liability for damages.

Rhode Island H7211 prohibits police from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, mandates visible ID, and imposes criminal and.

Rhode Island H7211, known as the Rhode Island Community Protection Act, prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises when interacting with the public, except for specific safety and undercover circumstances. The bill mandates that officers wear visible identification, including their name or badge number and their employing agency's name. It allows exceptions for SWAT teams, high-risk situations, and undercover assignments. Violations of these provisions carry criminal penalties, including imprisonment and fines, and civil liability for damages.