Superintendent Evan Quarmby said police had been assaulted on 26 occasions since the start of the year.

There have also been 71 cases of people resisting or hindering an officer in the execution of their duty.

Superintendent Quarmby said police members had needed medical treatment following the assaults.

“Every assault on a police officer is a serious offence,” he said.

“They’re out there doing their best to keep people safe and there is no situation where they deserve to be injured in that process.

“I am concerned by instances at licensed premises where police have been assaulted.”

In one incident last month, police were forced to use capsicum spray to subdue a woman outside Zed Bar after she punched an officer to the back of the head and bit another officer.

Amber Louise Segelow appeared in Albury court this week after the November 13 attack, which magistrate Tony Murray labelled “disgraceful” behaviour.

He warned the drunken 24-year-old, who thrashed about and kicked at officers, she was at risk of going to jail.

Superintendent Quarmby said there were serious penalties for assaulting police.

“People can rest assured, if they’re going to put their hands on a police officer, there will be a court appearance in the very near future,” he said.

The warning comes as police prepare for the busy festive season. 

Assaults typically rise during the warmer months and people are being urged to take care during work break-ups, Christmas celebrations and New Year's Eve. 

Superintendent Quarmby said there would be no tolerance for violence. 

"We encourage people to get out and about and enjoy the season,” he said. 

"We encourage them to enjoy the social benefits that Albury brings, but we will go out of our way to make sure they do it safely and in accordance with the law. 

“We have zero tolerance for alcohol-fuelled violence. 

"It's a busy time of year in and around licensed premises and we will have a strong presence in those premises to make sure liquor legislation is complied with.”