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Denver committee hears draft ordinance to bar identity‑concealing masks by enforcement officers
Summary
Denver’s Budget & Policy Committee reviewed a draft ordinance that would prohibit enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal identity during detentions or arrests; staff will meet DPD, the sheriff’s office and the mayor’s office and return a refined draft for committee review.
Councilmembers on the Denver City Council’s Budget & Policy Committee on Dec. 23, 2025 heard a presentation on a proposed ordinance that would bar law enforcement from wearing facial coverings that conceal identity while detaining, arresting or physically restraining people and inside city facilities.
The presenter, identified in the transcript as Councilwoman Flug Avidra, said the proposal is rooted in constitutional and moral concerns and aims to balance safety with public accountability. “This policy begins from a place of clarity, not…
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