Realistic silicone masks have been used in crimes throughout the world. In China, criminals can obtain silicone masks cheaply from the internet and have used them for criminal activities.
Silicone
A silicone or polysiloxane is a polymer made up of siloxane (−R2Si−O−SiR2−, where R = organic group). They are typically colorless oils or rubber-like substances. Silicones are used in sealants, adhesives, lubricants, medicine, cooking ...
masks have been used as a disguise to conceal identity to perpetrate crimes.
Incidents
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Anti-mask law
Anti-mask or anti-masking laws are legislative or penal initiatives prohibiting the concealment of one's face in public. Anti-mask laws vary widely between jurisdictions in their intent, scope, and penalties.
North America
United States
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Police impersonation Police impersonation is the act of falsely portraying oneself as a member of the police for the purpose of deception.
Typology and methods
Criminology research has developed a typology of police impersonators, categorizing offenders as
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Ghostface (identity)
Ghostface (alternatively stylized as Ghost Face or GhostFace) is a fictional identity adopted by eleven characters and the primary antagonist in the Scream (franchise), ''Scream'' franchise. The figure was originally created by Kevin Williamson ...
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Guy Fawkes mask
The Guy Fawkes mask (also known as the ''V for Vendetta'' mask or Anonymous mask) is a stylised depiction of Guy Fawkes (the best-known member of the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt to blow up the House of Lords in London on 5November 1605) created by ...
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