Odd that they would choose the form factor represented in the article - I am going to assume this is just some picture filler picture.

It would seem one of the few occupations where it would not be off putting to have a bigger HMD, especially in the case that you’d probably want the device to have dual purpose. One being that of a dystopian tool, and the other of being protective face covering that you know… you kind of need when you commit your heinous atrocities.

Heck I figure they could go all the way to DaftPunk style masks and it would seem on brand.