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Barstow police to step up patrols at grocery stores with millions set to lose SNAP benefits [View all]
https://abc7.com/post/barstow-police-step-patrols-grocery-stores-millions-set-lose-snap-benefits/18085283/BARSTOW, Calif. (KABC) -- Millions of people who receive food assistance will go without benefits next month as the federal government remains shut down, and local leaders are now scrambling to contain the possible fallout.
The Barstow Police Department said in a post on Facebook that it will be stepping up patrols around grocery stores, convenience stores and shopping centers.
Police added that the increased patrols are not in response to a specific incident but are a "preventive measure to maintain public safety, deter theft, and reassure the community that law enforcement is present and ready to help."
Are they afraid of food riots?
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