Wilton Police designate E-commerce safe zone in parking lot of police headquarters

E-Commerce Safe Zone

The Wilton Police Department has designated an E-commerce safe zone located in the parking lot in front of police headquarters. The area is designated by a sign that indicates the location is under surveillance. The goal of the E-commerce safe zone is to provide a safe location for individuals to exchange goods purchased and sold on Internet sites such as Craigslist, eBay, and Facebook. Although the police will not be involved in any of these private transactions, the safe zone is intended to provide individuals with a known, well-lit, and secure location at which to conduct their private business. The area is not to be used for the exchange of illegal or dangerous items such as weapons.

The Wilton Police Department has also joined SafeTrade – a national safety initiative for completing online transactions safely when meeting in person. Additional information is available at www.safetradestations.com.