COVID-19 pandemic.Difficulties with properly fitting a mask over religiously mandated facial hair meant some Mounties have been assigned to desk duty in recent months.That prompted the World Sikh Organization of Canada to press the government to come up with a solution.
RCMP seeking solution for bearded members’ mask options amid coronavirus Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair also stressed the need to accommodate members.The RCMP says affected members across the country may return to operational duties, with a mask, under certain circumstances.Bearded members will be sent out to calls only if the risk of exposure is low or multiple responding officers will be present.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter.