LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Governor Steve Sisolak issued a new mask mandate on June 26. Under the new mandate, people are supposed to wear masks every time they visit a public place.
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13 Action News contacted local police departments to find out what their mask policies are and if they are involved in any kind of enforcement related to the new mandate.
Here are their responses:
LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
All LVMPD employees are strongly encouraged to wear face covers while on the job and on duty, regardless of job assignment. Within the Law Enforcement Operations Group and the Communications Office, the use of facial coatings should not prohibit or limit employees from communicating with each other or with the public we serve.
All LVMPD volunteers will wear face covers unless prohibited to do so due to health related restrictions. All visitors to LVMPD facilities will wear face covers in accordance with Nevada Executive Directive 024.
Within the workplace, the following facial coatings are within the policy.
- LVMPD officers must wear KN95 and N95 masks (when in contact with known individuals from COVID-19), otherwise surgical masks and cloth masks are authorized.
- All members transporting prisoners to any jail facility (city or county) will wear a surgical mask. Officers will ensure that the detainee also wears a surgical mask during transportation, to include wearing the mask in prison.
- All members transporting prisoners to any jail facility (city or county) will wear a surgical mask. Officers will ensure that the detainee also wears a surgical mask during transportation, to include wearing the mask in prison.
- All police and correctional officers, as well as inmates, will wear a mask when inside any jail facility.
- All police and correctional officers, as well as inmates, will wear a mask when inside any jail facility.
Will LVMPD enforce the Governor’s order?
We will comply with the governor’s order. Businesses that do not comply with the Governor’s Directive would be under the responsibility of business licenses to investigate and enforce. With respect to criminal enforcement, there are numerous exemptions in the Directive regarding people in public who do not wear a mask. Specifically, the police cannot verify a claim for a medical condition that exempts a person from wearing a mask. Contact the Governor’s Office for more information on the directive, thank you.
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NORTH LAS VEGAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
NLVPD officers must wear masks and PPE in mid-March. Officers are strongly encouraged at a social distance when possible. The governor stated that he did not want “monetary fines or criminal penalties” for Nevada. NLVPD will help educate and remind the public about the masks. We encourage people to adhere to the governor’s orders. Licenses, OSHA, and code enforcement will implement enforcement actions.
HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Henderson City Police Department recognizes the use of facial covering and social distancing as an effective method of reducing the spread of Covid-19 and supports these practices when residents are in public places. We responded to the concerns of social distancing, before the reopening of businesses and the restart of social activities. In the spirit of collaboration, we believe that educating people about the requirements and requesting compliance; Our citizens will comply with Governor Sisolak’s recent directive. Our officers and professional staff will follow the guidelines and encourage the citizens of Henderson to do the same for the benefit of the entire community.
NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL
Starting April 8, facial covers have been required for all NHP staff while interacting with the public while on duty. Masks have also been provided to NHP staff.
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