LACEY – Lacey Township Police are reminding residents of its “Internet Purchase Safe Zone,” located in their parking lot at 808 W. Lacey Road in Forked River.
There are two designated parking spots for the safe zone. The parking lot is well lit and monitored by surveillance cameras 24/7.
Residents who’ve made purchases where they must meet up with a buyer or seller are encouraged to complete their transactions in that safe zone.
There are limitations to the safe zone’s use, however.
“Respectfully, the Lacey Township Police Officers/Employees will not be participating in the transactions or able to act as witnesses. In addition, the officers/employees will not be available for legal advice or allowed to settle disputes between parties involved in transactions occurring at our facility. Transactions involving any type of weapons or drugs are strictly prohibited from the Lacey Township Police Internet Purchase Safe Zone,” Lacey Township Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said. “Our primary goal in the safe zone effort is to create an easily accessible, secure place, for the residents of Lacey Township to conduct transactions.”
Anyone with questions on the Internet Purchase Safe Zone can call Lt. Paul Sullivan Jr. at 609-693-6636, ext. 2577.
