The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to move forward with a proposed ordinance that prohibits law enforcement officers from concealing their identities while interacting with the public in unincorporated areas of the county.

The proposal would require all officers and agents — local, state or federal — to refrain from wearing masks or other facial coverings. It also mandates that they display visible identification, including their agency name along with either their last name or badge number.

Supervisor Janice Hahn said the concealment of officers’ identities during these raids undermines public trust and creates unnecessary fear.

"We need to declare in no uncertain terms that in Los Angeles County, police do not hide their faces," said Hahn, who sponsored and co-a

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