Police are urging residents wanting to attend their local Anzac Day service this year to follow the COVID-19 regulations in place.
Due to the public health order, sub-branches are each holding different services which may be invite-only or held as pre-registration events.
Police have been working with NSW Health, Returned Services League (RSL) NSW and local councils to facilitate the events, including marches and dawn services.
But while most are going ahead on a smaller scale due to COVID-19 restrictions, police say there will be a highly visible and mobile police operation in place to ensure COVID-safe Anzac Day commemorations across the state.
"While it is great that we can commemorate Anzac Day once more, the day will look a little different this year. Be aware that some events may have seating or spacing requirements or are open to ticket-holders only," Operation Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner Rohan Cramsie said.
"Consider attending a local service, staying at home to 'light up the dawn' like we did last year, or watch the broadcast of the dawn service and the march on TV.
"If you do choose to travel to the Sydney CBD, follow all COVID-safety measures and instructions from event organisers."
In Newcastle, despite the main dawn and mid-morning services being private, Newcastle City Police District commander Superintendent Wayne Humphrey said there would be additional police patrolling in the CBD.
In addition to COVID-19 and social distancing adherence, Superintendent Humphrey said police would also be targeting alcohol-related antisocial behaviour around the city's pubs and clubs.
"Restrictions have been relaxed. The city is warming up and we'll be tasking in response," he said.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Cramsie said the first priority of police was the safety of the wider community.
"Remember the reasons for commemorating this day and honour the true Anzac spirit - look out for your mates and celebrate in a safe and respectful way," he said.
