VT S0208

Law enforcement officers in Vermont must visibly display their name or unique radio/badge number, plus their agency name, while on duty—applies to local, state, and federal officers operating in the state

Officers are prohibited from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public, with exceptions for medical masks, protective gear during hazardous situations (fire, water rescue, chemical exposure), and cold weather gear when temperatures reach -10°F or below

Tactical Services Unit officers, Vermont Drug Task Force undercover officers, and officers investigating child sexual exploitation are exempt from the mask prohibition when necessary for their duties

Civil penalties for violations: up to $1,000 for first offense, up to $2,500 for second and subsequent offenses, with enforcement through the Judicial Bureau

Vermont Criminal Justice Council must establish a statewide policy governing these identification standards by January 1, 2027; act takes effect upon passage