DeKalb Public Safety Director Visits Movie Theaters

Following a mass shooting at a movie theater in Colorado early Friday, William Miller, director of DeKalb County Public Safety, visited several movie theaters including AMC Stonecrest 16 in Lithonia.

Speaking with theater management about their concerns is "his own initiative given the horrific events that took place," said DeKalb police public information officer Mekka Parish.

A gunman in Aurora, CO opened fire during the midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises." Twelve people have died and 38 were injured.

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Four police cruisers and a news truck were parked near the entrance to AMC Stonecrest 16 Friday early afternoon, and some officers were outside their cars talking, but there was "no specific threat" Parish said. The police presence did raise the eyebrows of several passersby.

Here is a statement regarding the Colorado tragedy from AMC Theatres on their Facebook page:

AMC Theatres is deeply saddened by the Aurora tragedy. Movie going is part of our social fabric and this senseless act shakes us to our core. We’re reinforcing our security procedures with our theatre teams, which we cannot discuss in detail for obvious, safety reasons. Local law enforcement agencies, our landlords and their and our local security teams are stepping up nationwide to ensure we provide the safest environment possible for our guests. We couldn’t be more grateful for their collective support.

At this time, our show schedules circuit-wide will not change. We will not allow any guests into our theatres in costumes that make other guests feel uncomfortable and we will not permit face-covering masks or fake weapons inside our buildings. If guests wish to exchange or refund any tickets, we will honor our existing policy and do as our guests wish. We are taking necessary precautions to ensure our guests who wish to enjoy a movie this weekend can do so with as much peace of mind as possible in these circumstances.