by Dogwatcher » Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:12 pm
SAPOL is urging the thousands of music lovers who plan to attend the Big Day Out
celebration to use common sense and be aware of their personal safety.
Superintendent Tom Rieniets says police want concert goers to have a fun - but safe -
time at this year’s Big Day Out music festival on Friday, 4th February.
"There will be a highly visible police presence and we have a comprehensive operation to
monitor crowd behaviour. If any problem groups or locations are identified we’ll be
intervening early to maintain public safety.”
“We’ll be targeting illicit drug and alcohol misuse, and we will be watching fence lines to
ensure the only people in the venue are there legitimately.”
Superintendent Rieniets says foot , bicycle and mounted police patrols will be used.
“We’ll be supported by Dog Operations Unit, to prevent and detect drug offences, as well
as officers from our License Enforcement Branch, to ensure appropriate provision of
alcohol.”
“Alcohol will be available at the event, but will only be sold in cans or plastic cups. People
will need to buy drinks tokens to exchange at the bar, and will not be given more than
three cans/cups per customer at one transaction, with all cans opened at the point of
sale.”
“Only people showing identification proving they are 18 years and over will receive
wristbands allowing access to bars and alcohol.”
“ Despite all the efforts of police and organisers, the safety of each individual remains
very much their own responsibility. Excessive drinking can lead to becoming a victim of
crime, while taking illicit drugs can result in dangerous , potentially life threatening
reactions. At the first sign of any difficulties, young people should seek help from police,
ambulance or other event officials. Police will be clearly visible in lime green event vests.”
Superintendent Rieniets advised a 25 km/h speed restriction will be in force between
9am on Friday 4 February 2011 and 1am on Saturday 5 February on the these roads:-
· Greenhill Road, Wayville (southern side) between Anzac Highway and
Goodwood Road;
· Goodwood Road, Wayville between Greenhill Road and Rose Terrace.
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