Local Reaction to Colorado Movie Theater Shooting
NYPD to increase presence at theaters. Local theaters decline comment, instead referring to corporate office.
In the wake of an overnight shooting at a Colorado showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in which 12 were killed and at least 50 injured, local deputies said the decision to tighten security is that of the theaters. According to the Associated Press, a gunman threw tear gas into a midnight showing of the new film "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colo., before opening fire on the crowd. In Greenville County, deputies are hired at local movie theaters as a means of secondary employment. "With regard to staffing local movie theaters, Sheriff’s Office employees are currently privately employed as a means of secondary employment by local theaters in accordance with Sheriff’s Office policies," said Master Deputy Laura Campbell, a spokesperson for…
fredrodriguez
11:48 pm on Sunday, December 2, 2012
I personally agree the security in cinemas should be enhanced. There has been a few attempted shooting since the Colorado case. These attempts usually happen on the first day of release of a popular movie. The cinemas can consider adding security features such as portable vehicle barriers, CCTVs and metal detection devices. Although these features may cause inconveniences to the public, these … more ›