City of Pickering - Archive - Eyes on the Street

Pickering, October 18th, 2005 - Recently, City of Pickering staff officially launched a new reporting program called "Eyes on the Street". The program was developed to address the rising number of incidents of graffiti, excess litter, illegal dumping and vandalism by encouraging individuals living, working or going to school in Pickering to report these problems.

Back row (left to right)
City Councillor David Pickles, City Councillor Kevin Ashe, City Councillor Doug Dickerson, Mayor David Ryan, Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner, Regional Councillor Bill McLean, Regional Councillor Rick Johnson
Front row (left to right)
Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs - City of Pickering; Katherine Ross, Waste Management Technician - Region of Durham; Inspector Jim Douglass - Durham Regional Police Service, Mark Joel, Superintendent of Education/Operations/Pickering Schools - Durham District School Board; Tracey Paterson, 1st Vice Chair, Ajax Pickering Board of Trade; Joan Wideman, President, Ajax Pickering Board of Trade.

"Too often people become accustomed to seeing these problems, yet we know from experience that when these areas are not cleaned up it simply encourages more of the same type of illegal behaviour," said Chantal Whitaker, Coordinator, Environmental Awareness Programs for the City of Pickering.

The City is asking individuals to become part of the solution to help stop these negative and costly acts by reporting them as soon as they occur. "We each have a responsibility to do our part to maintain a healthy, safe and sustainable community," said Mrs. Whitaker.

It's easy to get involved, just be aware and look around your own neighbourhood while driving or walking around the City. If you see an area or an item that has been targeted with graffiti, illegal dumping, excess litter or vandalism please contact the City of Pickering and report the type of incident and its location. Incidents can be reported by either: Calling Customer Care toll free at 1.877.420.4666, emailing customercare@city.pickering.on.ca, reporting online at cityofpickering.com/eyesonthestreet, or printing off the PDF copy of the online report and faxing it to Customer Care at 905.420.4610

"The Eyes on the Street program builds upon many of the successful educational activities the City already coordinates. This initiative is being widely supported within the community with help from the Durham Regional Police Service, Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, Region of Durham, Durham District Catholic School Board and the Durham District School Board," explains John Hannah, Superintendent, Municipal Operations.