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Community Safety Strategy

"Making a Safe Community… Safer" was identified by residents as a strategic priority in the 2007-2010 Town of Ajax Strategic Plan. Using a partnership-based approach, a Community Safety Strategy is being developed to enhance community safety. In addition, the process is being supported by a broader Steering Committee of community organizations and agencies, including the police and schools.

Status Report to General Government Committee - June 19, 2008
Phase I Report (Preliminary Findings) - November 12, 2007
Presentation to Council - July 9, 2007
Report to Council - March 26, 2007

Final Public Consultation Dates:

Date

Time

Location

Agenda

Sept. 9, 2008

7 p.m.

Ajax Public Library, 55 Harwood. Ave. S

Share draft plan and public comment

TBA

7 p.m.

Ajax Town Hall, Council Chambers, 65 Harwood. Ave. S.

Presentation of final Community Safety Strategy

*NEW* Community Safety Vision:

A caring and healthy community, founded on the principles of fairness and equity, where neighbourhoods thrive and residents feel safe.

*NEW* Quality Guiding Statements

Qualities of a safe and healthy Ajax:

Caring residents who are connected and involved in their community.
Family, community and government share responsibility for the safety, protection and well-being for children and youth.
Equal and timely access to high quality health, social and emergency services for all.
Residents and community partners working together to maintain a safe community and enhance our quality of life.
Neighbourhoods with well-used gathering places such as schools, parks and facilities which are accessible and inter-connected.
Residents engaging in a variety of community recreation, culture and leisure activities.
Economically strong community which creates opportunities for employment and strengthens the local economy.

Working in Partnership:

Town of Ajax
Safe Communities of Pickering-Ajax (SCOPA)
The Youth Centre
Community Steering Committee Members
Consulting Firm - DPRA

Goals of the Strategy:

To identify root causes and issues;
To strengthen community safety;
To develop collaborative & consultative approaches;
To coordinate effective community mobilization;
To build and foster community leadership; and
To ensure effective public awareness, education and communication.

Primary Areas of Focus:

Strengthening neighbourhoods;
Investing in children, youth and families;
Developing community partnerships; and
Policing and their role in crime prevention.