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Nassau County Revises Mask Ban for Police Safety

7/13/2025

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Nassau County, New York, has revised its mask ban, now permitting police officers to wear masks during the detention of immigrants. County Executive Bruce Blakeman emphasized this change is driven by safety concerns for officers and their families, extending the policy to all law enforcement activities beyond immigration.

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Nassau County, New York, has revised its mask ban, now permitting police officers to wear masks during the detention of immigrants. County Executive Bruce Blakeman emphasized this change is driven by safety concerns for officers and their families, extending the policy to all law enforcement activities beyond immigration.