West Orange ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ Makes Selling, Buying More Secure

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of West Orange. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

The lobby of the West Orange Police Headquarters, located at 66 Main Street, is a designated Safe Exchange Zone. It is a secure, public space for any legal in-person transaction. Whether meeting for an online marketplace exchange, a custody swap, or other in-person contact, all transactions can be conducted here with added confidence in a protected environment.

Equipped with 24/7 security cameras monitoring inside the Safe Exchange Zone it further deters criminal activity and significantly reduces the risk of fraud, theft, and scams. By choosing this public location over a secluded area, individuals can minimize the potential dangers of meeting unknown parties. Conducting exchanges inside police headquarters also discourages violent crimes with law enforcement assistance readily available in case of an emergency.

The Safe Exchange Zone is a place where residents can feel secure in their own community knowing they are in a protected environment where minimized risks bring a comforting level of peace of mind for all involved.

For more information or questions about the Safe Exchange Zone, you can call the West Orange Police non-emergency number at (973) 325-4000. Please dial 911 for all police, fire, and medical emergencies or to report a crime in progress.

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