introduced on May 9<\/a> in response to what the mall described as disruptive and unsupervised gatherings involving youth visitors.<\/p>\nAccording to a spokesperson for the mall, the program will remain in effect again this weekend after a successful rollout during its first implementation.<\/p>\n
How The Policy Works<\/p>\n
Under the guidelines, guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older on Saturdays beginning at 3 p.m. and continuing through closing. One adult may accompany up to four minors but must stay with the group throughout the visit.<\/p>\n
Visitors who appear to be underage are asked to provide valid identification at mall entrances. Those unable to verify their age must remain with a supervising adult while inside the shopping center.<\/p>\n
Mall officials say trained public safety officers are stationed at entrances to enforce the rules.<\/p>\n
Mall Says Policy Is Precautionary<\/p>\n
A spokesperson previously told Local Profile the curfew was introduced \u201cout of an abundance of caution\u201d and described the effort as temporary.<\/p>\n
The mall has not announced how long the program will remain in place, but officials say the goal is to maintain a safer and calmer environment for shoppers, employees and tenants during peak weekend hours.<\/p>\n
The new rules mark one of the more visible crowd-control measures introduced at a North Texas shopping center in recent years as malls across the country continue adapting to changing traffic patterns and security concerns.<\/p>\n
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