§ 28-302 — Limitations on facial covering of law enforcement personnel
Denver Revised Municipal Code (Supp. No. 147, Update 3: codified through Ordinance No. 0852-26, enacted July 13, 2026) · Denver Revised Municipal Code § 28-302
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Sec. 28-302. - Limitations on facial covering of law enforcement personnel.
(a) Facial covering of law enforcement personnel. No law enforcement personnel operating within the City and County of Denver shall wear a facial covering when performing duties that include the interrogation, detainment, arrest, or other activity that restrains the physical movement of an individual. Nothing in this section shall be construed or applied to limit or obstruct any law enforcement agency in the enforcement of its duties. (b) Facial coverings on city property. No law enforcement personnel that is inside any city facility may wear a facial covering to conceal their identity. (c) Exemptions. The following situations are exempted from this section: (1) Active undercover operations or assignments authorized by supervising personnel or court order. (2) Tactical operations where protective gear is required for physical safety. (3) Applicable law governing occupational health and safety. (4) Applicable law governing reasonable accommodations. (5) Personnel assigned to a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team unit while actively performing SWAT duties. (6) Personnel assigned to the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) while actively performing ERU duties.
(Ord. No. 125-26, § 1, 3-2-26)