NOVI — The Michigan State Fair at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., has beefed up its security measures this year in the aftermath of the 2024 fatal shooting that occurred in a nearby parking lot.

According to marketing and communications spokesman Craig Bender, the Suburban Collection Showplace has increased its security staff, shortened its hours and added other measures to protect the safety of everyone during the fair.

“As always, the Novi police are a significant section of our security, but of course, we have our own security as well, and that’s certainly been beefed up. It’s everywhere,” Bender said.

As a result of the incident last year, anyone under 18 attending the fair must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

“You must be accompanied

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