• 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 acknowledged if any corresponding course of action is to be successful at establishing and maintaining safety, security, and general public order. These include:

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 and data from the adjacent beer store offers a “predictability insight” factor for this to occur. The most likely risk for loitering to develop is at the rear of the store where the combination of vegetation and large garbage bins obscures visibility to a degree. This could potentially result in some individuals lingering within the immediate vicinity of the store and/or causing public disturbances. Windsor Police will certainly be responsive to this through regular patrols and incident responsses but the owner also needs to maintain regular observation of this space during operating hours to ensure safety. If these activities were to establish and continue without being managed properly, there will be a negative impact realized for adjacent land uses and the community.