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3RD REPORT OF THE

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

meeting held on March 23, 2017, commencing at 12:18 PM, in Committee Room #3, Second Floor, London City Hall. 

 

PRESENT:  L. Norman (Chair), J. Bennett, S. Davis, B. Hall, M. Melling, B. Rankin, M. Sherritt and L. Steel and H. Lysynski (Secretary). 

 

ABSENT:  P. Arcese, I. Bielaska-Hornblower, D. Judson and B. Spearman.

 

ALSO PRESENT:  R. Brittan, D. Lebold, M. Sands, E. Van Kesteren and J. Walter.

 

 

I.

CALL TO ORDER

 

1.

Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest

 

That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.

 

II.

SCHEDULED ITEMS

 

2.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Diverse Voices for Change Initiative

 

That it BE NOTED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Diverse Voices for Change Initiative survey.

 

III.

CONSENT ITEMS

 

3.

2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That it BE NOTED that the 2nd Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee from its meeting held on February 22, 2017, was received.

 

4.

Municipal Council Resolution - 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee

 

That it BE NOTED that the Municipal Council resolution adopted at its meeting held on March 2, 2017 with respect to the 1st Report of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee, was received.

 

IV.

SUB-COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

 

None.

 

V.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

 

5.

Community Safety Week

 

That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2017 Community Safety Week proposed activities:

 

a)            the attached proposed draft Community Safety Week activities poster BE AMENDED to include the dates of the Student Social Media Award Ceremony, the Car Seat Safety event and the Public Input Session;

 

b)            the above-noted poster BE APPROVED in principle; it being noted that event locations need to be confirmed and additional details are required;

 

 

 

 

c)            the attached proposed draft Online Survey BE APPROVED in principle; it being noted that the survey questions will be revised and be considered for approval at the April 27, 2017 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee meeting; and,

 

d)            the Minutes from the March 10, 2017 Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee Safety Week 2017 Planning Committee, BE RECEIVED.

 

VI.

DEFERRED MATTERS/ADDITIONAL BUSINESS

 

6.

(ADDED)        London Fire Department Statistics

 

That it BE NOTED that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) heard a verbal presentation and the attached statistics from D. LeBold, London Fire Department, with respect to the London Fire Department update, was received.

 

VII.

ADJOURNMENT

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:57 PM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING DATE: April 27, 2017


DRAFT # 1 Electronic Poster Version CONTENT ONLY

 

CSCP COMMUNITY SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION WEEK

City of London

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May 1st – May 6th

 

Enjoy family swimming and water safety Monday to Friday evening at all YMCA pools!  FREE EVENT Click here for more information

 

Watch for London Police Services rewarding good citizens Monday to Friday – compliments of the YMCA!

 

Enjoy the student contest submissions on Social Media and Online Safety on display at London Central Public Library!  Click here for more information

 

Throughout the week visit your community centres to meet with Neighbourhood Watch volunteers and learn about keeping your neighbourhood safe and pick up a can of Graffiti Off! FREE EVENT Click here for more information on dates & locations LOCATIONS/TIMES TBD

 

Throughout the week Active & Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) with Child Safety Middlesex London (CSML) presentations with Lafarge Canada at various elementary schools. Click here for more information on ASRTS and CSML and how your elementary school can participate next year!

 

Seniors:  Join us for a pizza lunch and safety presentations from London Fire, EMS, and London Police at Westmount Public Library, Tuesday, May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FREE EVENT  Click here for more information

 

Parents, Secondary Students, Educators, and Community Partners:  “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly – What You Need to Know about Social Media and Online Safety!”; 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 3rd, Catholic Central High School, 450 Dundas Street; FREE EVENT opening with free pizza and community resources; Keynote presentation by Katie Cole; followed by panel presentation, then Q&A’s; REGISTER EARLY Click here to register

 

Student Social Media Winners: Awards Ceremony to take place in the Stevenson Hunt Room, London Public Central Library, 7:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow.

 

Parents with babies, tots, toddlers, and young children:  FREE EVENT Visit the London Car Seat Safety Clinic to make sure your little ones are strapped-in safely and properly! 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street, Rear parking lot. Click here for more information

 

All Londoners:  PUBLIC INPUT SESSION – Share your thoughts and suggestions on Community Safety and Crime Prevention in London.  Your information will inform the direction and priorities of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee for the City of London.  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thames Valley District School Board, 1250 Dundas Street, Rear entrance. Click here for more information

 

Visit us at URLXXXX for more information on Community Safety and Crime Prevention

 

Follow the week’s events on Twitter at #SafeCityLondon

 

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Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP)

DRAFT

Online Survey

 

The information collected in this survey will be used to: guide the direction and priorities of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee; to identify areas of public concern; and to inform community partners about public awareness of safety initiatives within the City of London.  No personal information provided here will be made public.

1.    Name, address, phone number, email

2.    Are you a: senior, parent, adult, student (suggest just age categories)

3.    Do you feel safe in the City of London? Y/N, Why?

4.    Do you feel safe in your neighbourhood? Y/N, Why?

5.    Is your neighbourhood a Neighbourhood Watch area? Y/N, Do you participate/are you a member? Y/N, Why?

6.    What does Neighbourhood Watch mean to you today?

7.    Do you feel safe using public transportation? Y/N, Why?

8.    Are you aware of safety features and services on London Public Transit? Y/N

9.    Do you feel safe on London roadways? Y/N, Why?

10.  If applicable, do you feel safe allowing your child/children to walk to school?  Y/N, Why?

11.  Does your child’s/children’s school have a school travel plan?  Y/N/Do not know; If yes – does your child/children follow it?

12.  If applicable, do you feel safe riding your bicycle or family members riding their bicycles in London?  Y/N, Why?

13.  Do you have a Fire Safety Plan implemented in your home?  Y/N; Would you like more information on Fire Safety Plans? Y/N

14.  Are you aware of the requirements for Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide sensors within your home? Y/N; Does your home meet the requirements?  Y/N/Do not know

15.  Are you aware of Emergency Preparedness within the City of London? Y/N; Do you have your own Emergency Preparedness plan?  Y/N

16.  Are you aware of the safety measures and services in place for the citizens of London? Y/N; If yes, please list which measures/services

17.  Are you aware of London Community Safety and Crime Prevention Week? Y/N

18.  Are you aware that the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee (CSCP) meets most months – except July and August – and the meetings are open to the Public?  Y/N

19.  Are you aware that the following groups have representation on the CSCP committee: London Fire Department, Neighbourhood Watch, Active and Safe Routes to School, Child Safety Middlesex-London, YMCA Children’s Safety Village, London Public Library, Middlesex London Health Unit, Emergency Medical Services Middlesex-London (EMS), London District Catholic School Board, Thames Valley District School Board, Thames Valley Home and School Association, and members-at-large representing seniors, students, the Council of Women, and interested citizens? Y/N

20.  Do you feel there should be representation on the CSCP from City Council? Y/N, Why?

21.  Do you feel there should be representation on the CSCP from Police Services?  Y/N; Why?

22.  Do you belong to an organization that is not represented on the CSCP and feel should be?  Y/N  Why?

23.  What additional safety measures or services would you like to see in London?

24.  Are there any items listed above you would like more information on?

25.  What areas of concern would you like the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee to review and make recommendations on to City Council?