In order to provide residents with a safe location for private party transactions, including online purchases, and for child custody transfers, Dublin Police Services has created a "Safe Transaction Zone" in the parking lot at the Public Safety Complex at 6361 Clark Avenue. The Safe Transaction Zone is a well-lit area, under 24-hour video surveillance. Although not monitored in real-time, and police officers are not present during transactions, this designated area will potentially deter individuals wanting to engage in criminal activity.
Using the Safe Transaction Zone is meant to provide a safe alternative to meeting a stranger in their home or at an unfamiliar location. In the case of child custody transfers, the area is not a drop off where parents can leave children for a later pick-up time. All exchanges must be person-to-person.
No appointments are necessary when using the Safe Transaction Zone.