Greece Chamber of Commerce applauds the multiple efforts to make business thrive in the Ridge Road corridor, including enhanced security measures at The Mall at Greece Ridge.
“From The Mall to Elmridge Plaza and everything in between, business is good on West Ridge Road. With many improvements, new businesses and greater security, there is much to celebrate,” said Greece Chamber President and CEO Joe Robach.
Wilmorite, the owner and management company for The Mall at Greece Ridge and Eastview Mall, is pleased to report significant decreases in crimes, such as shoplifting, in the past six to twelve months. New cameras and software at the malls, paired with increased security and police presence, has been very effective in combatting shoplifting and other incidents at the two properties.
In 2021, Wilmorite teamed up with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office to upgrade their security monitoring of the property. The program was so successful at Eastview that Wilmorite decided to make the financial investment at The Mall at Greece Ridge in 2023. The systems are both operated by the two law enforcement agencies, and are linked to their networks, which immediately identify, alert, and track criminals through multiple jurisdictions.
“Criminals catch on quickly and they are now starting to avoid our properties. The past six months are a perfect example; overall shoplifting has decreased by 42% at Greece Ridge Mall. Shoplifters realize that they will be caught and arrested at Wilmorite malls. This technology really is the wave of the future and our malls are at the forefront, creating a safe place for people to shop and work.” – Al D’Agostino, Vice President of Security, Wilmorite.
Wilmorite and their law enforcement partners have already recovered more than $44,515 in shoplifted merchandise from the two malls year-to-date (January-April 2024). In addition, there have not been any violent crimes at either property recently; the most recorded incidents were shoplifting.
Wilmorite security services go beyond just attending to shoplifters and include: a contracted dedicated Greece Police Officer, employing off-duty and retired police officers, having security guards trained in CPR, AED’s, stop-the-bleed and Narcan treatment, attending to lockouts and vehicle issues, 24-hour surveillance via CCTV, certifying officers from New York State-certified Security Guard Training School, active shooter training with local agencies, informational seminars with mall tenants and traffic control and parking lot patrol.
Mike Wood, Chief of Police, Greece Police Department, stated, “This new technology has been a game changer for us. We are able to identify and apprehend a lot more criminals. The utilization of this system allows us to work with law enforcement agencies across the state and throughout the country. We plan to expand this program throughout the Town of Greece for an even further reach.”
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