Phoenix police plan to beef up their presence at movie theaters and other large venues as a precaution.
PHOENIX (AP) _ Police departments around Arizona say they'll step up safety measures for theatergoers in the wake of the mass shooting in Colorado.
Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villasenor says his department will ``provide additional uniform officers at movie theaters and other places and events that attract a large gathering of people'' and ``these resources will remain in place for an undetermined amount of time.''
Phoenix police plan to beef up their presence at movie theaters and other large venues as a precaution.
In Peoria, police say they are on ``heightened alert'' and staffing is higher around theaters because of the large crowds the new ``Batman'' film is likely to draw.
Mesa police say their officers ``will be vigilant'' in patrols of movie theaters and many other large public venues around the city.
