Virginia SB352 prohibits law-enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while on duty, with exceptions.
Virginia SB352 amends the Code of Virginia to prohibit law-enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while performing their duties, with specific exceptions. The exceptions include wearing masks for bona fide medical reasons, protective purposes, underwater use, traditional holiday costumes, bona fide theatrical productions, and during bona fide masquerade balls. The bill also allows for the wearing of facial coverings by members of a SWAT team or other specialized tactical team while engaged in official duties.
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