The Town of Ajax and DRPS are working together to make improvements on the safety of the Ajax Plaza in the downtown core.
Enhanced security measures help with the overall safety of the area for the town’s business owners, plaza tenants, residents and visitors, said an Ajax statement..
The town has implemented community security initiatives including:
- Ajax Partnership Fund (APF) Microgrant: This microgrant falls under this year’s APF funding. The APF Microgrant is providing a $500 grant to qualifying businesses to purchase small-scale security equipment/upgrades. The grant total is $10,000, and any remainder will be strategically used to support the vulnerable community. Applications for this microgrant closed on August 30.
- CCTV Program: 360-degree cameras will be installed in central areas of the Ajax Plaza. This program is a part of a provincial grant awarded to DRPS with $47,000 allocated to Ajax. It is anticipated that the project completion date will be mid to end of October.
- DRPS Bike Team Pilot Program: A team of officers on bikes monitor the downtown core daily from May – September.
Additionally, on August 28, town staff and DRPS held an Ajax Plaza Community Security Event with community engagement booths and information sharing. This was an opportunity for business owners and plaza tenants at the Ajax Plaza to connect town staff and DRPS to learn more about community safety initiatives for the area.