A New York County Will Let Officers Wear Masks When Working With ICE NYT | Top Stories Taylor Robinson 12 July 2025 at 11:57 Nassau County, which recently barred residents from wearing masks in many circumstances, will allow police officers to wear them during immigration enforcement and other actions. © Dave Sanders for The New York TimesBruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, said the new policy was meant to protect police officers’ safety.