| YEAR | NUMBER OF POLICE CALLS: 300 & 400 Block of University Avenue West | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 138 | |
| 2018 | 275 | |
| 2019 | 435 | |
| 2020 | 103 (as of May | 15th) |
| Yearly Average | 283 police calls | |
The nature of these incidents widely varied but included such activity as disorderly conduct, fights, property damage, breaking and entering, threats, shoplifting, suspicious persons and vehicles, thefts, assaults, panhandling, trouble unknown, etc. Worth noting is that a substantial proportion of these incidents originated at the adjacent liquor store property.
In recognition of this existing criminogenic profile, it will be important to ensure any policegenerated 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, along with 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 consideration:
- 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
RECOMMENDATONS TO ADDRESS SAFETY & SECURITY
The following recommendations, in no particular order, are offered for consideration from a public safety optimization, threat and risk mitigation, and general safety and security perspective. These ideas are intended to specifically address the three (3) key areas outlined by the AGCO to be considered according to the Cannabis Licence Act 2018; namely: