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Friday, May 22, 2015

Annapolis police launch safe transaction zone

The Annapolis police department is opening its doors – and parking lot – to people who want a safe place to conduct face-to-face transactions with strangers.

Police on Thursday announced "Transaction Safe Place," in which the department's parking lot and lobby are being made available to the public as a place to meet and conduct their business.

"Criminals frequently seek out victims online," city police Chief Michael Pristoop said. "This program will protect Annapolitans conducting face to face transactions after an online interaction."

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's a smart idea. How many thousands of transactions through Craigslist and other similar websites happen on a daily basis? Makes it a bit easier than going to the local bank for a transaction.

Anonymous said...

What a great idea for all police departments to do.

Anonymous said...

Best idea ever!

ginn said...

I am quite often greatly critical of LE, and disagree with and condemn their actions, policies and ethics here on SbyNews.
But., I am also one of the first to publicly praise LE when it's deserved. And, "Transaction Safe Place" deserves my public thank you & praise to LE as well as it does yours.

Anonymous said...

Probably not the best place to meet that hooker from CL.

Anonymous said...

Its comom sense. Its a public place. Always been allowed. Sheeple are to stupid to know how to make themselves safe so the police have to tell them. Smdh.

Anonymous said...

can i buy my handguns there too?