Police officer issued PIN after Public Health Order breach – Mount Colah

A Superintendent with the NSW Police Force has been issued a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) after breaching an order under the Public Health Act in Sydney’s north yesterday (Wednesday 30 June 2021).
NSW Police received information today (Thursday 1 July 2021) in relation to a possible breach of Public Health Orders at a fast food outlet in Mount Colah yesterday (Wednesday 30 June 2021).
Inquiries revealed a 53-year-old man, who is a Superintendent with the NSW Police Force, was not wearing a face mask while inside the premises.
Police spoke with the officer before issuing a $200 PIN for not wear fitted face covering when in indoor area of retail/business premises.
In total, 65 PINs were issued yesterday and of those 52 were $200 infringements for failing to wear a fitted face covering.
Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community.
Anyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related ministerial direction is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

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