Most Anticipated Public Safety Challenges

This assessment has identified the most likely public safety issues/challenges that are anticipated, requiring the attention of the Windsor Police Service. These need to be recognized and addressed by the applicant to ensure an adequate maintenance of public safety, security, and general public order. In no particular order these are:

LOITERING AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT

Based on reviewing the proposed site and the physical circumstances that exist, there would be some discernible risk of loitering and disorderly behaviour. Loitering represents something often correlated with disorderly conduct. The risk for both activities therefore needs to be addressed properly as the store becomes operational. The most likely risk for loitering to develop is at the west side the property where an abutting alley exists. This could potentially result in some individuals loitering within the immediate vicinity of the store and/or causing public disturbances. Loitering around the transit stop is also a possibility. Windsor Police will certainly be responsive to this through regular patrols and incident responsses but the owner should remain vigilant of activity moving from his/her store to this space during operating hours to ensure safety. If these activities were to establish and continue without being managed properly, the surrounding neighbourhood could be negatively impacted.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION SAFE VEHICULAR ACCESS

The site’s access will be achieved either from Erie Street or Gladstone Avenue, which will help to safely manage traffic flow on and off the property without too many problems anticipated. There could be issues when the store first opens or during any promotional events associated with the store. Special attention to traffic congestion and flow may be warranted in such cases.

The adjacent alley and nearby transit bus stop represent areas where loitering could potentially establish if not monitored and addressed Summary of Police Incident Data at Existing Commercial Plaza