Safe Exchange Zone


meet upSafe Exchange Zone

The Murfreesboro Police Department is pleased to announce the existence of a Meet-Up Spot at the police headquarters building located at 1004 N. Highland Ave.

Safe Environment

The Safe Meet-Up Spot provides a safe environment for people, who buy, sell, or trade items in private party transactions, with people they don't know. Additionally, the area can be used as a safe and neutral site for child custody exchanges. The goal of the Meet-Up Spot is to help reduce and deter fraudulent transactions, thefts, violent custody disputes, and robberies.

The Meet-Up Spot consists of parking spaces marked with Safe Exchange Zone signage and are under 24-hour surveillance video.  In case of an emergency call 9-1-1.

Safety Tips

As always, please adhere to the following safety tips:

  • Be extra cautious in buying/selling valuable items
  • Complete transactions during daylight hours
  • Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs
  • Insist on meeting at the Safe Exchange Zone or at least a public place
  • Take your cell phone with you
  • Trust your instincts and be cautious of scams

Parking

The Safe Meet-Up Spot parking spaces are available free on a first-come, first-serve basis.