Malls across the country have boosted security in recent months, adding rooftop observation posts, parking lot cameras and more patrols to keep shoppers safe.
A handful of violent incidents occurred at malls this week as shoppers mobbed stores for deals at the start of the holiday shopping season.
"Traditionally, the holiday season does bring more criminal activity to shopping centers," said Gee Cosper, a former Secret Service agent who is a security consultant to shopping centers.
Click on the link for the rest of the story. I for one will be looking for the shoppers wearing a fanny pack. I will hang around them as we know that most of them have their permits. - Clark
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Saturday, December 6, 2008
by Oren Dorell, USA Today