WESTGATE MALL YOUTH ESCORT POLICY

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

4 P.M. UNTIL CLOSE

1. WestGate Mall visitors under 18 years of age are required to be accompanied by

a parent or guardian 18 years or older at all times on Friday and Saturday

evenings after 4 p.m.

2. Security will begin monitoring those entering the property at 4 p.m. on Friday and

Saturday evenings.

3. Unescorted youth shopping prior to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings

must leave the property by 4 p.m. or be joined by a parent or guardian.

4. Unescorted youth will be asked to leave the property after 4 p.m. on Fridays and

Saturdays.

5. Individuals without personal transportation on Friday or Saturday night must

schedule their departure time to ensure compliance with the Youth Escort Policy.

6. Any person violating the posted Youth Escort Policy or Code of Conduct will be

asked to leave the property.

7. Individuals in violation of the Youth Escort Policy or the Code of Conduct who

refuse to leave the property when requested to do so by mall security officers

may be prosecuted for trespassing.

8. Proof of age will be required if the age of the youth and/or parent(s) or

guardian(s) is not easily determined. Those whose age cannot be determined

and who lack identification will be asked to leave the property.

9. Anyone appearing to be 18 years or younger should be prepared to show valid

identification (with picture and date of birth). Acceptable identification includes a

driver’s license, state or military identification card, passport or visa.

10. Youth under 18 years of age working on property will be allowed access without

a parent or guardian. Proof of work status will be required, and youth employees

must go directly to the place of employment and must leave the property at the

conclusion of their work shift if after 4 p.m. on Friday and/or Saturday evenings.

11. One parent, over 18 years of age, may escort all of his/her children. Additionally,

one parent or guardian over 18 years of age may escort up to 3 youths, at least

one of which must be the child of the parent or guardian.

12. Parents or guardians are accountable for the actions of the youth they escort.

13. If an escorted youth is banned from the center, the adult escort will also be

banned for the same period of time.

14. WestGate Mall security personnel are responsible for enforcing this policy and

related procedures.

15. WestGate Mall Youth Escort Policy is posted at all mall entrances.

Thank you for your cooperation

Effective April 12, 2024