Proposed Response:
Our Proposed Response Issue is in regards to a Mobile App that would be called Secure Central HUB. This app would allow the community to recognize any hotspots within the area and allow them to see an occurring pattern. The app would also send out Civilian Officers to the neighbourhoods to better educate them on how to fortify their homes, businesses, etc; to provide enhanced recommendations to better to prevent B&E.
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Involvement:
There are several components into who must be involved for the solution mainly starting with First Responders. First Responders are the most important aspect to a community, as there are the first to respond to any situation. Neighbour hood watches as the community works side by side to discuss any issues or problems that may be occurring within the community. The civilians and citizens of peel in itself will play a major role as to who will be involved as it is their community, they will be the ones who know what crimes are happening where in the community.
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Strategy:
The strategy that will be used to connect police with different community members, and/or different community groups, organizations or businesses and it will consist of events being held within the community such as:
Campaigns:
- Having Police Department present in this campaign will allow the public to lead to a greater trust since this information is coming from the service direct with substantial research and evidence.
Information Sessions:
These Sessions will bring awareness to the problem Support people in understanding the extent and possible dangers of break-ins in their neighbourhood. Members of the community will be able to learn more about the problem and are more willing to take it seriously when data, and real-world examples are shared.
Monthly Meetings:
These meetings will allow the community to discuss ongoing issues and patterns, they will allow them to figure out what can be done to further prevent them from occurring again.
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Stakeholders:
We will engage with different corporations, businesses, schools and services that will allow us to mobilize and spread the word around to the community, as well as informing of the situation that is at hand. These will consist of the PDSB, CDSB, PSB, Commercial Businesses, and Grocery Stores. We will inform them and provide them with the necessary information of what the app will provide and hand out resources accordingly.
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Social Media:
We will be promoting this app through social media and other campaigns. Businesses, First Responder Services and any and all users of social media platforms can quickly and extensively share information. This can help raise awareness about safety precautions and crime patterns, occurring within the community
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Using social media to spread the word about B&E incidents in certain neighbourhoods or areas can be quite effective. Locals can exchange information about previous break-ins, suspicious activity, and security advice via Facebook groups or neighborhood-specific apps. Residents may become more watchful and take proactive steps to safeguard their residences and places of business as a result of this increased awareness.
