Safe Exchange Zone

Selling or buying items online?

Stay safe by using the Berlin Police Department Safe Exchange Zone.

The Berlin Police Department Safe Exchange Zone provides a secure location for community members who need a safe place to complete online purchase exchanges or custody exchanges.

These areas are well-lit, monitored by security cameras, and available 24 hours a day to help provide a safer environment when meeting someone you may not know. Residents are encouraged to use these locations whenever meeting someone from online marketplaces such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, OfferUp, or similar platforms.

Outdoor Safe Exchange Zone Parking Area

The Berlin Police Department offers a convenient public location designed to help discourage criminal activity and unsafe transactions.

The Berlin Police Department also provides an outdoor Safe Exchange Zone located in the police department parking lot for residents completing online purchase transactions, custody exchanges, and other public meetups.

The outdoor area is clearly marked with official Safe Exchange Zone signage and is positioned in a high-visibility area of the police department parking lot to help promote safer exchanges. The location is well lit and monitored by security cameras to provide an added level of safety and peace of mind.