Just a reminder... The City of Pearland Police Department has a program called a Safe Exchange Zone. This initiative attempts to address safety and awareness concerns regarding internet-based purchases from websites such as Craigslist, as well as the various local Facebook groups, or any other item advertised for sale from an individual, regardless of the source of the advertised sale. While many websites, including those previously mentioned, are very credible and are heavily utilized, their popularity make them an easy target for criminal activity from online predators. The City of Pearland is now offering a secure location available for Pearland residents to help ensure and enhance their safety and to minimize the opportunity for an encounter to go wrong.There is a Safe Exchange Zone at the Public Safety Building (2555 Cullen Parkway) on the Municipal Court side of the building.For decades, the police department has informally encouraged the use of the police facility for parents and caregivers who have concerns regarding child custody transfers. The Safe Exchange Zones are available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Safe Exchange Zone security extends into the police department lobby to provide an even higher layer of security and shelter which they encourage residents to utilize for buyer and seller transactions.For more information, visit www.pearlandtx.gov/H ome/Components/News/ News/603/231?fbclid= IwAR3L-nAMhEQeF