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2009 BIG DAY OUT OPERATION — POLICE TO TARGET ALCOHOL AND DRUG’S
Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 09:36am
Officers from numerous commands will be performing a joint high visibility policing operation at the Big Day Out 2009 concert this Friday at Homebush Bay in Sydney’s inner west.
On Friday 23 January, officers will be out in force when the gates open at 9.30am at the concert to be held in the Showground at Sydney Olympic Park.
Flemington Local Area Commander, Superintendent Brett Henderson, said the objective of the police operation is to reduce alcohol and drug related crime and alcohol fuelled violence both inside and outside the venue.
“Police will be employing strategies to target the distribution and use of drugs through both covert and overt policing at this event to prevent serious injury or even death in the extreme circumstance,” Superintendent Henderson said.
“Police make no apologise for the policing response to events that have historically had drug and alcohol related issues.
“History dictates that there will be arrests made, there will be drugs located, there will be those young people intoxicated and affected by drugs, and I have no doubt there will be those individuals who push the boundaries and break the law.
“Drugs are our priority as this event, therefore, the use of Drug Detection Dogs will be utilised at this venue and on all transport hubs leading to the Showground. I would like to also stress that the use of a drug dog is just one of many strategies police employ to detect drugs at this event.
“Criminal and anti-social behaviour, underage drinkers, crowd crushes and the responsible service of alcohol will also be targeted.
“In 2008, there were 41 persons charged at this event with the majority of these offences drug related.
“Anybody who plans on taking illegal substances or intends to be involved in anti-social behaviour at this year’s concert will be charged and immediately ejected from the venue,” said Superintendent Henderson.
Like any other major event, police want locals and visitors to enjoy the Big Day Out in a safe & secure environment, without the fear of being subjected to anti-social behaviour or alcohol and drug related crime.
Patrons are reminded of the following:
Ø Glass bottles will be banned from all public places and inside the venue– due to the potential of injuries from broken glass
Ø Drink plenty of water as the heat and crowds can cause dehydration
Ø Alcohol and/or drugs increase’s your chances of becoming a victim or offender. Police encourage personal responsibility.
Ø Patrons are encouraged to refrain from crowd surfing, fence jumping and crowd crush to prevent sustaining serious injuries
Police from Flemington Local Area Command along with the Drug Detection Dog’s, Public Order & Riot Squad and numerous other commands, including the Commuter Crime Unit, will ensure the safety of young people attending the concert tomorrow.
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/m...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjQ4MzguaHRtbCZhbGw9MQ==
About 55,000 people are expected at the event and temperatures are predicted to hit the 40s.
Authorities will be particularly trying to reduce alcohol and drug-related crime.
Superintendent Brett Henderson says drug sniffer dogs will be used at the venue and transport hubs.
"It's not about show. This is about using the resources that we have in order to identify those people coming into these venues that may want to ruin a Big Day Out for their own financial gain by distributing or taking drugs."
Thursday, 22 Jan 2009 09:36am
Officers from numerous commands will be performing a joint high visibility policing operation at the Big Day Out 2009 concert this Friday at Homebush Bay in Sydney’s inner west.
On Friday 23 January, officers will be out in force when the gates open at 9.30am at the concert to be held in the Showground at Sydney Olympic Park.
Flemington Local Area Commander, Superintendent Brett Henderson, said the objective of the police operation is to reduce alcohol and drug related crime and alcohol fuelled violence both inside and outside the venue.
“Police will be employing strategies to target the distribution and use of drugs through both covert and overt policing at this event to prevent serious injury or even death in the extreme circumstance,” Superintendent Henderson said.
“Police make no apologise for the policing response to events that have historically had drug and alcohol related issues.
“History dictates that there will be arrests made, there will be drugs located, there will be those young people intoxicated and affected by drugs, and I have no doubt there will be those individuals who push the boundaries and break the law.
“Drugs are our priority as this event, therefore, the use of Drug Detection Dogs will be utilised at this venue and on all transport hubs leading to the Showground. I would like to also stress that the use of a drug dog is just one of many strategies police employ to detect drugs at this event.
“Criminal and anti-social behaviour, underage drinkers, crowd crushes and the responsible service of alcohol will also be targeted.
“In 2008, there were 41 persons charged at this event with the majority of these offences drug related.
“Anybody who plans on taking illegal substances or intends to be involved in anti-social behaviour at this year’s concert will be charged and immediately ejected from the venue,” said Superintendent Henderson.
Like any other major event, police want locals and visitors to enjoy the Big Day Out in a safe & secure environment, without the fear of being subjected to anti-social behaviour or alcohol and drug related crime.
Patrons are reminded of the following:
Ø Glass bottles will be banned from all public places and inside the venue– due to the potential of injuries from broken glass
Ø Drink plenty of water as the heat and crowds can cause dehydration
Ø Alcohol and/or drugs increase’s your chances of becoming a victim or offender. Police encourage personal responsibility.
Ø Patrons are encouraged to refrain from crowd surfing, fence jumping and crowd crush to prevent sustaining serious injuries
Police from Flemington Local Area Command along with the Drug Detection Dog’s, Public Order & Riot Squad and numerous other commands, including the Commuter Crime Unit, will ensure the safety of young people attending the concert tomorrow.
http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/m...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjQ4MzguaHRtbCZhbGw9MQ==
About 55,000 people are expected at the event and temperatures are predicted to hit the 40s.
Authorities will be particularly trying to reduce alcohol and drug-related crime.
Superintendent Brett Henderson says drug sniffer dogs will be used at the venue and transport hubs.
"It's not about show. This is about using the resources that we have in order to identify those people coming into these venues that may want to ruin a Big Day Out for their own financial gain by distributing or taking drugs."
