Security stepped up for Washington State Fair

PUYALLUP, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Fair and state police agencies have enhanced their security plan for the annual state fair in Puyallup.

Fair officials say increased security measures are partly a result of recent mass shootings.

KIRO-TV reports that the Washington State Fair said the plan includes metal detectors, mandatory bag checks and the placement of four police officers at each of the fair entrances.

Officials say the Puyallup Police Department conducted active shooter training last week at the fairgrounds, and say more than 1 million people attend the state fair scheduled from Aug. 30 to Sept. 22 at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.