These recommendations are intended to specifically address the three (3) key areas outlined by the AGCO for consideration according to the Cannabis Licence Act 2018; namely:
- 1. Protecting public health and safety
- 2. Protecting youth and restricting their access to cannabis
- 3. Preventing illicit activities in relation to cannabis
1. The property, presumably, will be subject to a comprehensive plan review and approval process for its building permit. It is critically important to permit the Police to thoroughly review all the many physical site features for the store and its surrounding lands as they impact public safety; namely:
- Detailed photometric plan depicting all illumination levels for the property
- Architectural elevation drawings of all sides of the building
- Detailed landscape design plan, inclusive of proposed signage to be used
2. A comprehensive set of building floor plans to enable the Windsor Police Service to prepare operational incident response plans for situations where an elevated police emergency response is required.
3. Copies of any company working procedures for managing crowds, dealing with unruly behaviour, managing activity in their parking lot, etc.
SUMMARY
The results of the public safety impact assessment point to situational realities that affect safety and security in and around the site of the proposed new cannabis retail store. If proper diligence is followed, any potential negative consequences of the store's operation will be minimized, helping to safeguard the business and the community at large against problematic activity that could diminish the social and economic value of this new business.
The Windsor Police Service feels strongly that it is important the concerns raised and all recommendations put forward are given thorough consideration in order to ensure this new Cannabis retail store establishes and maintains a high degree of public safety.
