Wilton Police Headquarters Designated as Safe E-Commerce Zone

WILTON, CT — The Wilton Police Department announced that they have designated an e-commerce safe zone located in the parking lot in front of police headquarters which is under surveillance 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 police department said in a statement.

The Wilton Police Department said they have also joined Safe Trade, a national safety initiative for completing online transactions safely when meeting in person. Additional information is available at www.safetradestations.com.