National theater association reviewing all security procedures in wake of Colorado midnight movie massacre

In response to the shooting rampage at a midnight screening of "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises" in Colorado, The National Association of Theater Owners said in a statement Friday that its members are now "working closely with local law enforcement agencies and reviewing security procedures."

Law enforcement officials in New York City said Friday they are beefing up security in response to the shootings, which left at least 12 dead. NYPD Commissioner Raymond Kelly said officers will be at theaters where “The Dark Knight Rises” is playing throughout the five boroughs as a precaution against copycats, and to raise the comfort levels of movie patrons.
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The AMC theater chain, the nation's second largest with over 5,000 theaters across the country, said all of  its theaters are reviewing security procedures.

"We are terribly saddened by the random act of violence in Aurora and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. For the safety and security of our guests and associates, we are actively working with local law enforcement in communities throughout the nation and under the circumstances we are reaching out to all of our theatres to review our safety and security procedures," a rep said in a statement. "Being a safe place in the community for all our guests is a top priority at AMC and we take that responsibility very seriously."