ACT Policing’s COVID-19 Taskforce is being bolstered with support from the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACTESA).
The Taskforce’s, Detective Superintendent Rohan Smith said ACTESA volunteers began working with police last week (11 January) to speak with people undertaking home and hotel quarantine.
“Over the coming days, people in quarantine will receive a text message asking them to call ACT Policing’s Police Assistance line on 131 444,” Detective Superintendent Smith said.
“When they call back, an ACTESA volunteer will ask people to verify their details and quarantine requirements,” he said.
“People in quarantine should expect to be contacted at least once during their quarantine period.”
Detective Superintendent Smith said there were more than 2,800 people in quarantine in the ACT and police had been conducting approximately 1,500 compliance checks weekly.
“We will continue to conduct checks at houses and with ACTESA support we now have the opportunity to speak with people, which will be a significant support to anyone who is in quarantine,” he said.
“Some people receive multiple checks, if police identify a potential risk which could include welfare support.”
Detective Superintendent Smith said Police were thankful for ACTESA volunteers’ support of the COVID-19 Taskforce.
“ACT Policing and the ACT Emergency Services Agency have a strong record of working together during emergencies to ensure that the Canberra community is safe, supported and informed,” he said.
