Since Operation Stay at Home came into effect at midnight on August 16, Chifley police officers have issued 104 infringement notices.
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Over the last 24 hours police have issued eight infringements, and five court attendance notices. Officers have conducted 179 business inspections and have been involved in 203 public health order incidents and 40 welfare checks.
Chifley Police District Acting Superintendent Commander Bruce Grassick said he has seen several offences in relation to people not having a reasonable excuse to leave home.
"We've also seen a lot of mask related offences. There has been a change to mask wearing requirements so people have to wear them all the time when they're away from their residence," he said.
He said all his resources were deployed across the entire police district dealing with COVID-compliance and normal day-to-day duties.
"The policing operation is growing stronger and developing each day and more resources are being pushed into our operation," he said.
He said there were a number of different sections supporting the police district in response to the stay at home operation.
"That includes Traffic and Highway patrol command, the Western Region enforcement squad, the youth command which includes PCYC, as well as our own resources within the police district."
He said there were also designated police assigned to COVID-compliance operations.
"We're looking heavily in relation to public health order compliance and focusing heavily on public health, both compliance and enforcement of non-compliance."
Supt Grassick said a key message he wanted to get out to the people of Lithgow was to get tested. He said a drive-through clinic is set to open this week at Lithgow Showground.
"It's important that we get those testing rates up so we can identify any other any other concerns within the community," he said.
He also encouraged people to think about getting vaccinated.
"Getting vaccinated should be a priority. It's serious business at the end of the day," he said.
"We're talking about people's safety. We're talking about people's health. We're talking about the potential that people can die from this virus."
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Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
