I was just listening to an NPR report which included a description of Police training.
Some of the Iraqi policemen wear masks because of the danger they might face if they're identified with the occupation forces. This makes sense. For them. However, what's to prevent a bad guy or bad guys from donning masks and police uniforms and doing what they please?
How would you feel if a masked "policeman" knocked on your door? We have created a total zoo over there, how long will it be before the average, non political, Iraqi is again as safe as he was under Saddam?