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500 police to enforce virus rules

Brodie CowburnBy Brodie Cowburn30 March 2020No Comments2 Mins Read
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A POLICE operation is underway to enforce measures brought in to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Police operation Sentinel has been set up to conduct spot checks on returning travellers and enforce gathering bans. 500 police officers have been dedicated to the operation.

Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Rick Nugent said “for police, it’s not just about fines or arrests but ensuring everyone in the community understands the serious risks associated with coronavirus and the importance of complying with the directions from the Chief Health Officer.”

“People can be issued with an official warning, directed to return home, or charged on summons where a person repeatedly refuses to obey a direction or blatantly disregards the restrictions. People can also face heavy fines,” he said.

“Already we have seen a degree of ignorance where people think it’s okay to just go out for breakfast or to see a friend when it’s absolutely not.

“We also want to take advantage of Operation Sentinel to engage with the community, provide any further education around current requirements, and do everything we can to protect the safety of all Victorians. It gives police the opportunity to check on the health and wellbeing of those in self isolation, and see if they need any further support such as medical assistance.

“So far, people are for the most part complying with the restrictions. We want to ensure that continues and people are showing each other the right amount of respect. People who ignore the restrictions are placing others at significant risk, which means more people will become infected.”

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