Blakeman signs executive order allowing police to wear masks while working a year after banning mask wearing in county

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order on Friday allowing law enforcement officers to officially wear masks while working. 

“Today, I am issuing an executive order making it clear that federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, while carrying out specific operations pursuant to the policies and procedures of their respective agencies or departments, with the approval of their supervisor, may wear masks or face coverings,” Blakeman said.