Council Report: C 220/2020

Subject: Corporate Security Plan and Risk Assessment-City Wide

Reference:

Date to Council: November 23, 2020
Author: Tom Graziano
Senior Manager, Facilities
519-253-2300 Ext.2741
tgraziano@citywindsor.ca
Facilities
Report Date: November 6, 2020
Clerk’s File #: AS2020

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

THAT the report from the Senior Manager of Facilities on the Corporate Security Plan and Risk Assessment BE RECEIVED; and further,

THAT the concept of a centralized Security Division within City Administration to be implemented in a phased approach BE APPROVED; and further,

THAT the implementation of the initial phase of a centralized Security Division BE REFERRED to the 2021 Budget deliberations.

Executive Summary:

In November 2018, following an RFP process, the City of Windsor hired a consultant to conduct physical security threat, vulnerability and risk assessments (TRVAs) at five downtown facilities, and review existing security policies, procedures and security delivery model. The project also included the creation of a Security Master Plan. The draft Security Master Plan deals with governance level issues and includes recommendations for an implementation plan and proposed security procedures that affect multiple departments. The proposed Security Master Plan is still in draft form pending review from internal stakeholders.

Subsequently, in 2019, Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) initiated an audit to review the City’s Security Programs & Safety Incident Management functions. The review considered the City’s current security resources, policies, procedures, training, and awareness of staff.

There is federal and provincial legislation that requires measures be put in place to ensure employees are afforded a safe and secure place of work. In reviewing other