London Police Service launches Project LEARN

Increased police presence in key areas of the city for several weeks





LONDON, ON (August 30, 2019) – Members of the London Police Community Oriented Response (COR) Unit will launch this year’s Project LEARN this Sunday, September 1, 2019.

Project LEARN (Liquor Enforcement and Reduction of Noise) will see an increased police presence downtown and in neighbourhoods around Western University and Fanshawe College. There will also be increased enforcement of by-laws related to parties, parking, open fires, noise, litter, and public urination in the city.

First launched in 2007, the goal of Project LEARN is to protect public safety and property, and help students celebrate responsibly. Partners include both administration and student leaders from Fanshawe College and Western University.

“Fanshawe looks forward to welcoming our new and returning students and encourages all students to be informed and understand their rights and responsibilities as members of our community,” says Fanshawe College President Peter Devlin.

Student leaders are also urging returning and new students to be respectful of their neighbours and celebrate responsibly.

"With students celebrating the return to school and renewing friendships, we want to remind students that it is OK to have fun but they should also remain safe," said Julia Brown, Fanshawe College Student Union Finance Coordinator and acting President. "If you are hosting or going to a party, or celebrating a night on the town, we ask students to be respectful."

“The USC is excited to welcome our students back to campus this week,” said Cat Dunne, Western University Students’ Council (USC) Vice President. “Building strong social communities is important to creating a thriving campus, but we want our students to have fun responsibly and respectfully, as members of the London community.”

In 2018, Project Learn resulted in 36 provincial offence notices, 313 warnings, and 9 Criminal Code of Canada charges.

“Western is committed to strengthening relationships between our students and the local community. The University supports Project LEARN knowing that it can serve to educate students about what it means to be a good community member - fostering a sense of mutual respect with neighbours,” said Alan Shepard, President and Vice-Chancellor, Western University.

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For more information contact:

Constable Sandasha Bough

Media Relations Officer

T. 519-661-5410

C. 519-854-8576

mediaofficer@londonpolice.ca