Crime & Safety
Herndon Police Offering 'Safe Zone' For Online Purchases
To make sure you don't become a crime victim this holiday season, the Herndon Police Department has created a safe trade zone.
HERNDON, VA -Tis' the season for online shopping! Besides Amazon, sites like Facebook, LetGo and even Craigslist remain popular sites for people to buy goods. While most purchases are safe, not everyone has your best interest at heart.
A person who has plans to rob you or commit a crime under the false pretense of meeting to exchange a sale item will most likely not want to meet at a police department.
To make sure you don't become a crime victim this holiday season, the Herndon Police Department has created a safe place for people to meet for exchanging payment or goods.
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The department's safe trade zone, which is located at 397 Herndon Pkwy, is monitored 24/7 and offers the comfort of safety and security.
If you don't live in or near Herndon, many other police stations around the country also offer safe zones for online purchases. To find one near you, sites like Safe Trade Stations keep running lists, but always confirm the location is still active before setting up a swap.
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