Sacramento Sheriff, other capital agencies won’t enforce Newsom’s mask order. Here’s why

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https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article243663267.html

Sacramento Sheriff, other capital agencies won’t enforce Newsom’s mask order. Here’s why

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office will not be enforcing the statewide order Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday requiring masks and face coverings in public as coronavirus cases continue to increase in California.
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“Due to the minor nature of the offense, the potential for negative outcomes during enforcement encounters, and anticipating the various ways in which the order may be violated, it would be inappropriate for deputies to criminally enforce the Governor’s mandate,” a statement from Sheriff Scott Jones said.
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The Sacramento Police Department’s “primary focus would be education” at this time, spokesman Officer Karl Chan said in an emailed statement to The Sacramento Bee.

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will not be enforcing Newsom’s new order, according to spokeswoman Angela Musallam.

“We do hope (people) will take the rule to heart, but we have no interest in arresting or penalizing people who aren’t wearing masks in any way,” she said.
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The Placerville Police Department, in a Facebook post Thursday shortly after the government’s announcement, asked residents not to call police dispatch to report mask violations and to “use common sense and keep yourself safe.”
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Some agencies have indicated they will likely not be enforcing Newsom’s new order, such as Roseville Police Department.

Poor Karen ...