Malls and stores beef up security for Black Friday - WTRF 7 News Sports Weather - Wheeling Steubenville

Malls and stores across the Ohio Valley are beefing up security this Black Friday. 

Fort Steuben Mall General Manager Lou Petrozzi asked for additional help from the Steubenville Police Department as well as the Jefferson County Sheriffs Department. This will allow them to add two to four officers on the inside and outside. 

Petrozzi hopes that the presence of more officers will deter any shoplifting and ensure a safe shopping experience.