SSNAPP Project launching in several Windsor areas [Video]

Neighbourhood safety plans are launching for several Windsor communities.

The Substance Supports in Neighbourhoods Accessed through Police Partnerships (SSNAPP) team, comprised of the Windsor Police Service, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, and the City of Windsor announced details on Wednesday.

The project is for the Downtown (N9A), South Central (N8X), Walkerville and East Windsor (N8Y), and South Walkerville (N8W) areas.

The SSNAPP project, funded by a three-year Community Safety and Policing Grant, aims to strengthen community safety and well-being by addressing local concerns and fostering a collaborative approach to crime prevention.

One of its key objectives is creating neighbourhood safety plans tailored to meet the community’s needs, especially in areas with higher incidences of mental health crises and substance use, to ensure everyone feels safe and supported.

“When we launched our Strengthen the Core (STC) Downtown Windsor Revitalization Plan, we said we would focus on safety and security as a key component of our strategy to clean up and activate …