Milwaukee police ban officers from masking their identities amid ICE concerns

By: Andrew Kennard

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 292

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The Milwaukee Police Department has explicitly banned officers from using masks or other facial coverings to hide their identities, Milwaukee Common Council members announced on Monday.

“We met with the police chief, delivered the message of what our constituents were demanding, and he acted. This is about responsiveness, accountability and trust,” Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa said in a statement that quoted four members of the council, including council president José Pérez.

The statement said …

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