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NSW Police are urging the community to have a plan and stay ‘Snow Safe’ as the 2020 ski season commences next week. Vol 16 September 15th 2017 The official NSW snow 28 December 7th, 2017season begins next Monday (22 June 2020), with ski resorts opening throughout Vol 48 111April July 27th 12th 2018 2019
the week and enacAng their ‘COVIDsafe’ plans.
AddiAonal police will be deployed to the Snowy Mountains region from across the state as part of the high -visibility police operaAon. Visitors can expect to see officers from General DuAes, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Southern Region Enforcement Squad, licensing police and other specialist officers – including trained Alpine Operators – throughout the season. Regional NSW Field OperaAons, Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys APM, said visitors to the area can expect to see a different kind of snow season in 2020. “The populaAon of our snowfields and surrounding towns increases exponenAally during winter, and for local police, community safety is always the number one priority,” Deputy Commissioner Worboys said. “This year we have the added complexiAes of COVID-19, and we are working closely with the ski resorts and our partner agencies to ensure the safety of the community. “Police will conAnue to patrol these areas to ensure compliance and we ask the public to conAnue to adhere to restricAons and ensure they observe physical distancing guidelines.” Southern Region Commander, AcAng Assistant Commissioner Greg Moore APM, said police will be out in force to ensure the safety of the community. “People can expect to see police out and about throughout the season targeAng road safety, alcohol-related crime, anAsocial behaviour and personal safety,” AcAng Assistant Commissioner Moore said. “We will have addiAonal staff seconded to Jindabyne from other police districts who will support the work of our local police, and other units such as Highway Patrol, the Dog Squad and the Region Enforcement Squad. “Our priority is to keep people safe – on the slopes, roads, licensed venues and out and about in the alpine region. Snowfield condiAons can be difficult to navigate so we’d like to remind everyone to prioriAse safety on your journey – pay close aGenAon to the roads, don’t get distracted and slow down.” Further informaAon on driving in snowfield condiAons can be found by visiAng the Centre for Road Safety website: hGps://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/index.html For general snow safety Aps when visiAng alpine regions, as well as useful links you can access: hGp://snowsafe.org.au/
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