Summary of Police Incident Data at Sites Within the Immediate Area
An examination of police incident response data for the immediate area where the store is to be located (7833 Tecumseh Road East) was examined; most notably, the adjacent McDonald's restaurant and the Esso gas station properties. The data revealed the following:
| YEAR | NUMBER OF POLICE CALLS @ McDonald’s Restaurant and Esso Gas Station |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 87 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 106 |
| Yearly Average | 85 police calls |
The nature of these incidents widely varied but included such activity as disorderly conduct, motor vehicle accidents, fights, trespassing, thefts, assaults, trouble unknown, etc.
In recognition of this existing criminogenic profile, it will be important to ensure any police-generated activity arising out of the operation of the new Cannabis retail store can be properly managed to maintain public safety for the area.
- Primary Drivers of Safety
- Establishing and maintaining a suitably high level of public safety and security for a high profile commercial business such as this, inclusive of all its users, should form the basis for any decisions made hereafter that impact such. To optimize user comfort and enjoyment, and to optimize the facility's social and economic value to the community, this must be the goal. In this regard, the following drivers of safety should guide decisions that need to be considered:
- All employees feel safe to do their jobs and serve customers of the facility
- Customers, who represent a critical success component in this facility's ongoing operations, must also feel safe while attending the business and traveling to and from it
- The community's perception of this important economic asset relies heavily on its sustained reputation as a place that is comfortable, enjoyable, and SAFE