The Cobb Sheriff’s Office said Saturday it is assigning additional personnel to the areas around Cumberland Mall and Town Center at Cobb for the rest of the holiday shopping season.
A release said that deputies assigned to the department’s Uniform Patrol and the Fugitive Apprehension and Support Team (F.A.S.T.) began conducting routine patrols in the shopping areas around those malls on Monday, and will continue to do so through Dec. 31.
The release said while the office “is not aware of any threats, the sheriff wants to provide a safe atmosphere for those completing their holiday shopping.”
Sheriff Craig Owens said in a statement that the increased patrols are “meant to ease shoppers’ minds as they complete their last minute holiday tasks.”
Among the safety tips recommended for shoppers anywhere include not leaving packages in plain sight in vehicles, lock car doors, don’t leave vehicles unattended and remember where you park.
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The East entrance to the Macy’s store is locked for some reason. Locking exits would be a nightmare for customers and staff in a fire or a Shooter situation. I think the Sheriff and the Fire Chief need to evaluate the situation.