Property is situated in the heart of the Ottawa Street BIA and backs onto a paved alley space with limited ongoing observation capability

Front of proposed new retail store has somewhat limited sidewalk space, increasing the risk for crowd spillover onto the roadway

The very nature of the business (sales of Cannabis products) warrants a high degree of target hardening security features, above what a more conventional retail business may require, in order to prevent criminal activity from germinating. This should come in the form of higher security locking hardware, high resolution CCTV recording capability, a security alarm system, robust illumination levels and clear instructional signage.

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:

PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT ASSESSMENT – Proposed New Cannabis Retail Store

June 2020