• 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:

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. The most likely risk for loitering to develop is at the rear of the plaza where the large natural/wooded space exists, limiting visibility. 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 should remain vigilant of activity moving from his/her store to 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.

TRAFFIC CONGESTION SAFE VEHICULAR ACCESS

The site’s access will be achieved directly off of Howard Avenue or a side entrance via Kenilworth Drive, which will help to safely manage traffic flow on and off the property without too many problems anticipated. There could be issues when the store first opens or during any promotional events associated with the store. Special attention to traffic congestion and flow may be warranted in such circumstances, particularly in light of already heavy volumes of traffic in this general area due to the nearby Devonshire Mall and Roundhouse Centre sites.

Summary of Police Incident Data at Existing Commercial Plaza

An examination of police incident response data for the block of Wyandotte Street East where the store is to be located was examined. The data revealed the following: