Police launch downtown high-visibility initiative

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE  

Police launch downtown high-visibility initiative  

The Windsor Police Service is increasing patrols in the downtown core as part of the City of Windsor’s Strengthen the Core initiative, responding to concerns about public drug use, criminal activity and other disruptive behaviour.  

The three-day, high-visibility initiative will run from September 22 to 24, 2026, with additional officers conducting foot and mobile patrols throughout the downtown core. Officers will engage with residents, business owners and visitors, respond to concerns, and take enforcement action as necessary.   

“Our downtown belongs to everyone, and people should be able to spend time there feeling confident and safe,” said Windsor Police Deputy Chief of Operations Ken Cribley. “This three-day initiative puts additional officers on the streets to address concerns we are hearing from our community, with a particular focus on public drug use. Our officers will be highly visible, engaged with the community, and respond to concerns as they arise.”  

The increased patrols are part of the Windsor Police Service’s ongoing efforts to address concerns in the downtown core and support the broader goals of the City of Windsor’s Strengthen the Core initiative.  

Members of the community are encouraged to speak with officers during the initiative and share safety concerns about activity in the downtown core.