RCMP to wear masks on duty
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Police will be wearing non-medical masks while on duty, according to a press release issued by the RCMP, Monday.
“Front-line police officers can use these masks while on duty in situations where personal protective equipment (PPE) is not required but where physical distancing may be difficult or unpredictable,” the release stated.
RCMP say as the use of non-medical masks is becoming more common, it makes sense for them to follow suit to allow the public to feel comfortable in engaging police officers.
They also reminded the public that they can ask for police identification “if it is safe to do so”.
Police officers should have a badge, photo identification, a name tag on their uniform and business cards with detachment phone numbers to verify their identity.
“In most situations, the RCMP officer you are interacting with will be able to provide you with identification or information to verify that they are an RCMP officer,” the release adds.
