Montgomery Police Beef Up Security at Movie Theaters

Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger said county police will patrol theaters showing “The Dark Knight Rises” and nearby parking lots on Friday, NBC4 reported.

The shooting in Aurora left at least 12 people dead and 70 others wounded at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie, "Dark Knight Rises."

Police have the alleged gunman 24-year-old James Holmes in custody.

Meanwhile, Regal Entertainment Group released a statement saying:

"The security and safety of our guests and staff is always our number one priority. As is our custom, we will continue to monitor the situation and adjust our security needs as necessary. In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families."

Does this incident change the way you view your safety in movie theaters?

gave mixed reactions about their comfort in movie theaters in response to the Colorado shootings Friday.

Ivan Aranha - Silver Spring, MD, resident

“In general, I feel safe in movie theaters. However, I will tend to sit next to the end so I have quick access to the emergency exits because of fires. I’m not really worried about shootings.”  

Genea Vincent - Laurel, MD, resident

“[Metal detectors] will take a way from the experience.”

David Fridia - Washington, DC, resident

“I was definitely shocked by it. It was such a tragic thing that happened to those people. I mean it’s just crazy. Unfortunately bad things happen everywhere. I ride metro, I work downtown in DC and people die everywhere. You have to be cognizant of where you are and what you do.”

Erin Kennedy - Washington, DC, resident

“Yeah, I probably don’t think [metal detectors] are a bad idea. I think it’s horrible that we even have to do that. Do I question my own personal safety when I go in the theater. No.”