Crime & Safety
Police Presence Being Increased at Meriden Mall
A number of fights had broken out over the past month.

More police officers will be stationed at the mall after a number of fights broke out over the past month.
Police officers used to be in the mall regularly, but budget issues made the department scale back its presence, according to WFSB.
It was decided that two officers who patrol near the mall will also take turns patrolling the inside of the mall, according to WFSB.
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