Delaware officers would have faced limits on covering their faces

Officers would have been barred from hiding their faces on duty. A second or later violation would have been a misdemeanor crime. The rule covered Delaware law enforcement officers, federal officers and agents, and people acting for federal law enforcement agencies. Clear shields or masks that leave faces visible were not covered. N95 or surgical masks used to prevent infection, and breathing gear used against hazards or bad weather, were outside the ban. The ban did not apply to active undercover work or face protection needed for SWAT duties.

State, local, and federal agencies would have alerted Delaware State Police and local police before operations likely to involve covered faces. The rule covered state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies planning operations in Delaware. Notice went to the local agency responsible for the area. Active undercover operations were exempt. Emergencies involving immediate danger to people or property, or a suspected criminal's escape, were exempt. The notice had to give the location, planned actions, and approximate time and length of the operation. Agencies would have given notice at least 12 hours before the operation and early enough to prevent officers from being mistaken for someone else.

Delaware state and local law enforcement agencies would have adopted rules for officers' use of face coverings. The requirement covered Delaware state law enforcement agencies and agencies of local governments. The deadline would have been six months after enactment.