Dismantling most of the tents and shelters on April 5 has improved safety for those living in the area, but more work needed
By contrast, no sexual assaults were reported to police in the area of the encampment from April 5 to 20. Just one robbery and one stabbing were reported, along with a 10 point drop in street assaults compared with before the encampment started.
Overdose Prevention Society spokeswoman Sarah Blyth said she expects overdose deaths in the DTES will be up in April, due in part to the relocation. She said people were still sleeping in the cleared areas but not in tents.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Fires in the area were down 43 per cent last week compared with the week before the camp was set-up.
“The number of outdoor fires, the combustible structures against buildings, and the number of propane tanks being removed remains concerning,” said Trudeau. “There has been progress in reducing fire risks overall, but more work is needed to increase fire safety and reduce the risk to those unsheltered, people in the community, businesses and buildings.”Article content
In a single evening last week, Addison said patrol officers seized 18 weapons including daggers, machetes, baseball bats and household tools modified for use as a weapon.
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