ky law enforcement look live

ky law enforcement look live

Governor beshear's mandatory mask rule is in full force.

But with the state still divided over the issue, questions remain about enforceability.

Abc 36's monica harkins is at the capitol with what law enforcement is saying about mandatory masks in our top story at five.

### "monica:governor beshear says first, people should want to follow the new mandatory mask mandate...and he hopes law enforcement agencies care about their people and will help do their part."

Take vo: several law enforcement agencies have posted on social media saying...sheriff's offices and police departments "can only enforce laws that have been created by legislative action and voted into law.

The current executive orders do not fall under that category."

Governor beshear agrees, noting enforcement actually is in the hands of local health departments.

..but beshear has asked law enforcement to do their part for the safety of its people by speaking up when they see people not wearing masks.

Law enforcement agencies say businesses have the right to refuse service if customers are not wearing a mask...when that happens, officers or deputies can be called to enforce trespassing laws.

"monica: coming up in our next half hour i'll have more from the capitol.

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