Law enforcement vows educational approach to new restrictions

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Governor brown says most of us are doing the right thing to slow the spread - but not everyone.

She urging law enforcement to educate people and keep in mind that her orders are enforceable by law.

Kezi 9 news reporter jacob roberts shows us how police in our area plan to enforce the two- week freeze.

With just hours to go before new restrictions take effect in oregon, law enforcement agencies are gearing up to spread the word.

Like with many of brown orders during the pandemic, police departments say theyl opt for education first.

Troy mills says,?in my community itself, it working pretty well.

Most people are apt to wear their mask when theye supposed t?

Sutherlin police chief troy mills says his department has never issued citations under any of brown orders.

Violation cans be a misdemeanor and come with a citation, fine or arrest.

:31 jacob roberts says,?eugene police say theye asking for voluntary compliance.

If that not effective, a citation can be issued but officers need to ask a supervisor for permission first.

Arresting people is a last resort?

The lane county sheriff office said with only three deputies on patrol at once, they only have time to respond to emergency calls and will not be focusing on enforcing restrictions.

In a joint statement tuesday night, law enforcement groups in oregon acknowledged we cannot arrest our way out of the pandemic and called on communities to work together.

Troy mills says,?i just want to remind people that wee all in this together and ya know, not to worry so much about themselves but to worry about the people