Community policing seems to have confused NSW Police Comm Fuller:-Seems unable to comprehend Companion Animals Act;should not be troubled with complex terrorism laws.
by Ganesh Sahathevan Mick Fuller (right) says he will lead a major reform of the force, focusing on the community. This actually happened to me in a leash free park next to the NSW Police HQ near the top of Goulburn Street, A not so young police officer ,Shane Blair , was informed at the site of the incident at the park next to NSW Police HQ in Goulburn St. that a dog owner had not controlled his dog, which had put its mouth into my lunch, contaminating my food. PC Shane, after careful consideration of the facts, informed me that the dog owner had done nothing wrong and the mistake was mine , and that it was I who should have chosen to have lunch elsewhere. Note however that the law clearly states otherwise.The relevant section of the relevant act, Section 13 of the Companion Animals Act 1998,states in plain language: Just because a dog is not on a lead in an off-leash area , ......... does not mean that an offence under section 16 is not committed if...