Community meeting to address Citadel Mall safety concerns

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -A community meeting focused on public safety and security improvements will be held on Friday at the Citadel Mall, following years of growing concerns about crime and safety at the shopping center.

The meeting will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Zeal Church , which is connected to the mall. Business owners and community members are expected to attend, with many hopeful that recent security measures will make the mall safer.

Citadel Mall has introduced several updates to address safety, including the addition of more cameras, repairs to broken doors, and increased security patrols. AI-powered surveillance is being tested at key entrances, and the mall's emergency systems are undergoing upgrades. Management says the changes are part of a broader effort to create a more welcoming and secure environment for shoppers and tenants.