16 WAPT's Madeline Nolan will be performing tonight at Jackson Police Headquarters. Madeline… Police say a fight between teens broke out at Urban Air last weekend and the park was put on lockdown. These organizations have made it a priority to ensure safety to prevent other businesses from leaving the capital. 2:50- 2:54 Joseph Wade – Police Chief “It's still unclear what happened. There are no victims or suspects.” What happened Saturday night at the newly opened Urban Air? It is still unclear what happened, but it caused chaos in the park. In response to the incident, two organizations are now partnering with the company and JPD to ensure that what happened never happens again. 7:05- 7:18 James Hopkins – Lysette Jackson “I just want to make sure Jackson's business stays safe because it's very hard to catch them and keep them. But if they We feel like we can not only retain them but also bring in new business as long as they know they're working with us.'' Urban Air representatives did not speak at Thursday's new meeting. But Lysette Jackson and the Better Men's Society … spoke out on their behalf … saying they would help. 4:53- 5:06 “Know that for the next 90 days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we will be in the building critiquing this building and making sure everything is going as planned.'' Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said they are also working with the park to increase security. :47- 1:00 Joseph Wade “We're developing a security plan for them, the officers on duty, and the staff on duty. They're interested in recruiting off-duty personnel. .We have to do it.’ It’s all because of our kids. ” The park has policies for guests. According to rules posted inside the store, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. According to the two organizations, upcoming security enhancements will mean certain IDs will be checked at the entrance. 3:53- 4:04 “You must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who is at least 18 years old to enter. If you enter without a legal guardian who is at least 18 years old, security will not allow you to enter. We have to leave.'' Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are currently the busiest days, according to the organization…The park will need a large number of staff.
Two organizations working to help Jackson businesses and JPD
Security assistance provided following incident still under investigation
Updated: February 22, 2024 at 10:37 PM CST
Police say a fight between teens at Urban Air last weekend led to the park being put on lockdown. Right now, safety is a top priority for Jackson's two organizations. It's still unclear exactly what happened at the newly opened adventure park on Saturday, but it certainly caused some confusion within the park. “It's still very unclear what happened. We don't have a victim, we don't have a suspect,” JPD Chief Joseph Wade said. Following this incident, two organizations decided to partner with the company and JPD to ensure it never happens again. “We just want to make sure we keep Jackson's business safe, because it's very difficult to get them and keep them, but we want to make sure they know they have a backbone with us. As long as we have them, we feel like we'll be able to not only retain them, but also bring in new business,'' said James Hopkins, CEO of Lysette Jackson. Representatives from Urban Air were not present at Thursday's press conference, so Lysette Jackson and the Better Men Society spoke on their behalf. They said they would intervene as a group to support businesses. “We know that over the next 90 days, we will be in the building on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays critiquing the building and making sure everything is on track,” a Lysette Jackson representative said. Stated. Wade said they are also working with the park to increase security. “We're developing a security plan for them, on-duty police officers, and on-duty personnel that they're interested in hiring off-duty.” We have to get better and we owe it to the kids,” Wade said. The park has policies regarding guests. Rules posted inside the store state that anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. According to Lysette Jackson and The Better Men Society, upcoming security enhancements will ensure ID checks are carried out at the entrance. Responsible for Lysette Jackson. “If you wish to enter, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18, and if you enter without a legal guardian over the age of 18, the security guard will not allow you to enter and you will have to leave.” . ”
Police say a fight between teens at Urban Air last weekend led to the park being put on lockdown. Right now, safety is a top priority for Jackson's two organizations.
It's still unclear exactly what happened at the newly opened adventure park on Saturday, but it certainly caused some confusion within the park.
“It's still very unclear what happened. We don't have a victim, we don't have a suspect,” JPD Chief Joseph Wade said.
Following this incident, two organizations decided to partner with the company and JPD to ensure it never happens again.
“We just want to make sure we keep Jackson's business safe, because it's very difficult to get them and keep them, but we want to make sure they know they have a backbone with us. As long as we have them, we feel like we'll be able to not only retain them, but also bring in new business,'' said James Hopkins, CEO of Lysette Jackson.
Representatives from Urban Air were not present at Thursday's press conference, so Lysette Jackson and the Better Men Society spoke on their behalf. They said they would intervene as a group to support businesses.
“We know that over the next 90 days, we will be in the building on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays critiquing the building and making sure everything is on track,” a Lysette Jackson representative said. Stated.
Wade also said he is working with the park to increase security.
“We're developing a safety plan for them, the police officers on duty and the staff on duty. They're interested in hiring us in off-duty positions. We're trying to do better. We must and we are obligated to do so, our children,'' Wade said.
The park has policies regarding guests. Rules posted inside the store state that anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. According to Lysette Jackson and The Better Men Society, upcoming security enhancements will ensure ID checks are carried out at the entrance.
Responsible for Lysette Jackson. “If you wish to enter, you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18, and if you enter without a legal guardian over the age of 18, the security guard will not allow you to enter and you will have to leave.” . ”
