A temporary youth supervision policy was in place at Bridgewater Commons on Saturday to prevent another pop-up party from occurring at yet another New Jersey mall.

Authorities put the policy in place after social media posts surfaced for teens planning the so-called gathering at Bridgewater Mall on Saturday afternoon.

There was a heavy police presence and heightened security measures in place.

“The only reason I brought [my dad] was because people kept on saying that there were large crowds and he's good under pressure,” said Molly Dauernheim, of Branchburg. “So if something happens, he'll know what to do.”

Dauernheim, 20, and her father Bob were one of many residents being greeted by a sign sharing the temporary policy.

Minors had to be accompanied by a parent or guardian older than 21 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The temporary policy was put in place after pop-up parties at Menlo Park and Woodbridge Malls that resulted in teenagers fighting and causing disruptions.

“You hear about things like this all the time but you never think that being in your area or affecting you or your family,” Bob Dauernheim said. “You just have to be a little bit more on the lookout for things.”

A mobile command center surrounded by police cars from area departments in the mall's parking lot gave warning of what was expected to be inside. Shoppers were greeted by security officers asking people for their identifications. Minors were given wristbands.

“I think that's it's just weird that it's happening at the mall,” Molly Dauernheim said. “I think it puts a lot of age groups in danger. I think checking in is fine, but it's also weird.”

Several security stations were set up throughout the mall. Officers from area departments kept a watchful eye.

“It seems like whatever was planned, was stopped, but this isn't a sustainable way to maintain safety in public places,” said Linda Kerrigan, a shopper. “But today's a safe day to be at the mall.”

The mobile command unit left the mall in the evening and officers left when it closed.