The Board of Supervisors took a first vote Tuesday to advance a proposed ordinance to prohibit law enforcement, including ICE agents, from wearing masks.

A second vote is still needed, which will be held on Dec. 9.

If approved, the ordinance will prohibit all law enforcement members, including local, state and federal, from wearing masks or disguises while interacting with the public while working in unincorporated L.A. County.

It will also require that all law enforcement members wear visible identification and agency affiliation.

  • Grimy@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    A great step in the right direction but I’m guessing gas masks are going to be a huge loophole.

    • cecilkorik@piefed.caEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Put a large, visible placard on them with the officer’s name, face, home address and badge number. You know, sort of like an ID.