DETROIT (WWJ) -- Detroit’s police union is pushing back against a city council proposal that would ban officers from wearing masks while on duty.
The ordinance was recently introduced by Councilwoman Mary Waters after he killing of 37-year-old nurse, Alex Pretti, by masked ICE agents in Minnesota. In a statement, Waters says the public deserves to see who is enforcing the law in their city "We will not have a Detroit where a masked mob are afforded the opportunity to enforce the law with impunity. We want to see the faces of law enforcement in Detroit,".
The proposal would keep law enforcement at the local, state and federal level from wearing masks or any other face coverings that would conceal their identity while on duty in Detroit.
Leaders with the Detroit Police Officers Association say the ban could put undercover officers in danger and calls the proposal reckless, warning they may pursue legal action if the proposal isn't amended with certain protections.
Waters is expected to refer the proposal to committee in order to set up a public meeting with input from residents.