Summary of Police Incident Data at Existing Commercial Plaza
An examination of police incident response data for the 1400 block of Erie Street East where the store is to be located was examined. The data revealed the following:
| YEAR | NUMBER OF POLICE CALLS: 1400 Block of Erie Street East |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 7 (as of May 20th) |
| Yearly Average | 14 police calls |
Call load is relatively light, with most incidents largely attributed to such activity as disorderly conduct, motor vehicle accidents, theft, assaults, trouble unknown, and assist ambulance.
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, 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 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
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 & security perspective.