‚This is no longer a debate nor is it up for discussion‘
A sheriff in Florida has ordered his deputies not to wear face masks, saying they inhibit communication with the public. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods announced in an email to staff this week he doesn’t want visitors to the sheriff’s office, or people who work there to wear masks, saying his approach thus far has been working. “Since the beginning of this pandemic the operation of this office has not changed and no wearing of masks has been put in place,” Woods’ email stated. “With just at 900 employees, our number of cases so far has proven that the current way we are approaching the issue is working.” “My order will stand as is when you are on-duty/working as my employee and representing my Office – masks will not be worn,” the sheriff stated. The sheriff’s order stands firm for visitors, according to WCJB.com: If a visitor does not want to removed their mask, they will be asked to leave. If they do not want to wait in the lobby with other people not wearing mask, staff will take the person’s cell phone number so they can wait outside.
