It’s not a good look and it doesn’t promote respect.
In my opinion, their tactics are questionable at best. I’ve never heard so many negative reports. Maybe it’s because they’re being more scrutinized now. Who knows…
I am a big supporter of law enforcement. I’m friends with a couple of San Diego PD, a Federal Marshal, and a couple county Sheriff deputies. Not one of them wear masks when they’re on the job and they identify themselves when asked. Are they not at risk of being doxed?