NSW Police will be deployed as part of a highly-visible and mobile police operation to ensure the safety and security of the community ahead of Sydney\u2019s 2018 New Year\u2019s Eve celebration.
\nOperation New Year\u2019s Eve 2018 will commence on Monday (31 December 2018), as significant crowds begin to converge on the Sydney Harbour foreshore and at events across the state for New Year\u2019s festivities.
\nGeneral duties officers from Police Area Commands across the state will be assisted by specialist units including Public Order & Riot Squad, Police Transport Command, Operations Support Group, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Licensing Police, Mounted Unit, Dog Unit, Marine Area Command and PolAir, throughout the operation.
\nMetropolitan Field Operations and Operation New Year\u2019s Eve 2018 Commander, Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Walton APM, said police will be focusing on public safety, alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour.
\n\u201cWe are prepared for significant crowds who are expected to make their way into the city and harbour foreshore areas this New Year\u2019s Eve,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\n\u201cPolice will be out in force across the event footprint to ensure the movement of crowds to vantage points are managed safely.
\n\u201cWe want everyone to have a memorable night for the right reasons, so celebrate responsibly, drink in moderation and look after one another \u2013 you don\u2019t want to start 2019 with a criminal record,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\nNSW Police have been working closely with City of Sydney, NSW Government agencies, landowners and other stakeholders in the lead up to the event, to ensure the festivities are safe and family-friendly.
\nMinister for Police Troy Grant said officers will be patrolling the crowds, out on the water, travelling on the trains and in the sky to ensure everyone rings in the New Year safely.
\n\u201cWe have some of the best police in the world and they\u2019ll be out on the beat doing what they do best to make sure everyone enjoys the festivities in a safe and secure environment,\u201d Mr Grant said.
\n\u201cBut police can\u2019t be everywhere at once, and with big crowds expected in the CBD and surrounds, it\u2019s really important that everyone plays their part in behaving responsibly and looking out for your mates.\u201d
\nExtensive assessments have been conducted throughout the year and detailed plans will be implemented to ensure traffic, transport, crowd behaviour and security are expertly managed.
\n\u201cPolice want New Year\u2019s Eve to be safe and fun for everyone, and one of the best ways to achieve this is to plan your night in advance,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\n\u201cKey sites will have security checks upon entry and are closely monitored by police and event security to gauge when they are reaching capacity, and people will be directed away from the area to prevent overcrowding.
\n\u201cThe public should be reassured that police have a significant, robust and flexible operation in place to ensure the safety of revellers throughout the night,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\nDetailed vantage point information, alcohol-free zones and important hints and tips for the evening are available on the Sydney New Year\u2019s Eve website: www.sydneynewyearseve.com.
\nThe website also features important traffic and transport information to assist revellers in planning their trip to and from the city.
\n\u201cThere will be a number of major road closures and significant changes to traffic conditions in and around the CBD, so public transport is certainly your best bet,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\n\u201cFor those who insist on driving, please be patient, be aware of your surroundings as there will be a large number of pedestrians and never drink or drug drive,\u201d he added.
\nDetailed public transport information is available on the Sydney New Year\u2019s Eve website. Special event traffic information can also be found at: www.livetraffic.com.
\nWith significant maritime traffic expected on Sydney Harbour, police and maritime authorities will be out in force to ensure operators of recreational and commercial vessels are complying with maritime laws.
\n\u201cFor those that choose to enjoy the celebrations from the water, stay alert and be always be aware of your surroundings and other boaters in the area,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\n\u201cBefore heading out on the water, check the vessel is in good working order, ensure all the required safety equipment is on board \u2013 most importantly, lifejackets.
\n\u201cAnd remember, the alcohol limit is 0.05 \u2013 just like on land \u2013 and with officers conducting random breath tests on the water, it\u2019s safer not to drink at all,\u201d Acting Deputy Commissioner Walton said.
\nVisit www.rms.nsw.gov.au and follow the links to Maritime for details on exclusion zones and movement restriction times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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