PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Sheriff's Joe Arpaio's volunteer posse is now patrolling Valley malls for the holidays. The annual program launched again at Paradise Valley Mall.
In light of terror concerns, Arpaio is encouraging armed citizens to take action if his posse members are not around.
MCSO's mall patrols started in 1993, and the tradition continues this holiday season, with a twist: Sheriff Joe Arpaio is now asking armed citizens to take action. He says gun-owners can help his posse by standing up against violence or threats of terrorism until law enforcement can arrive.
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