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Tops markets shares security improvements following mass shooting
Retailer makes safety a priority
Jeniece Drake
February 21, 2023
1 Min Read
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Ten people died and three were injured in a mass shooting May 14, 2022, at Tops Market in Buffalo, N.Y. When the store reopened July 15, in addition to store renovations, Tops made safety a priority, and measures implemented include:
Increased professional security coverage inside and outside
Collaboration with the City of Buffalo for installation of a Buffalo Safe Cam Surveillance Camera to oversee adjacent intersections
Enhanced video and alarm monitoring systems
Installation of an emergency evacuation alarm system designed to activate security measures and simultaneously notify local authorities
Additional emergency exit above and beyond building code
New and additional LED lighting in the parking lot and around the building’s perimeter
Improved egress points and markings in the store
Improved sight lines and openness of the sales floor
