Operation Summer Safe is a high-visibility operation which will be in place for the duration of the current school holidays, and the following summer months throughout regional NSW.

The focus is on policing licensed premises, public spaces and entertainment precincts in an effort to decrease anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related violence, whilst also ensuring adherence to current Public Health Orders.

Western Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Geoff McKechnie reinforced that message for inland NSW as well, adding those on holiday away from the coast must remember the dangers of waterways always present.

"Inland waterways and dams can be very dangerous places and each summer we unfortunately see lives lost through accidents and misadventure," he said.

"Police will be patrolling waterways and access roads throughout the summer targeting all offences in an effort to keep our community safe,."

Road safety will also be a focus of Operation Summer Safe, with Traffic and Highway Patrol officers to assist police districts with targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone and other traffic offences.

Double demerits are in place over the October long weekend.