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Nov. 22, 2005

Township Offers Extra Security for Influx of Mall Visitors

The Woodbridge Township Police Department will open a substation at Woodbridge Center this Friday, Nov. 25, Mayor Frank G. Pelzman and Police Chief William Trenery have announced.

The substation provides additional police presence at Woodbridge Center in order to enhance the safety of the tens of thousands of shoppers expected to course through the mall during the holiday shopping season. It will be open until the first week of January, 2006.

In addition to the substation, the department will have extra officers on patrol inside the mall and in the parking lot.

“Our police will be a constant presence at Woodbridge Center during the holiday rush,” says Mayor Pelzman. “Shoppers can also help themselves stay safe by following a few shopping safety tips.”

Shoppers are advised to:

-- Avoid shopping alone

-- Keep track of belongings

-- Keep pocket books zipped

-- Have keys in your hand while walking to your car

-- Try to park in lighted areas

The substation is located at the lower level Fortunoff wing and is open during regular mall hours. Chief Trenery urges shoppers to report anything suspicious to police. “Shoppers can be our eyes and ears and keep themselves safe by helping us,” says Chief Trenery.