Safety changes at The Citadel Mall after years of extensive News5 coverage [Video]

COLORADO SPRINGS — Safety changes have been implemented and will continue to develop, according to the ownership group of The Citadel Mall.

WHAT STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN?

Namdar Realty Group, the owners of the building say the security changes will be seen and unseen. Working with community leaders and businesses, the mall says Kevin Chadrjian, Asset Manager of Namdar Realty Group, will continue to visit the mall to ensure all measures are implemented.

The mall says the following has been implemented since it heard the community’s call for more security in the building:

• AI surveillance camera test program, including the installation of nine new cameras covering all main entrances and the food court
• Door repairs
• Emergency PA system repair
• Ongoing lighting repairs
• Increase of overall security hours by 53 hours/week, including armed security seven days/week
• Full review of on-site security policy and procedure with various adjustments made to suit the immediate needs better
• Open discussions related to coordinating training activities for …