For the Gazette

STEVENS POINT – A Safe Exchange Zone has been created at the Stevens Point Police Department at 933 Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point. The parking stalls, marked with signs, are located directly across from the police department’s front door.

The area is located directly across from the police department’s front door. Submitted photo

“This is available 24/7 for people who want an area for child custody exchange, Marketplace, or other on-line purchase exchanges, transactions or just a safe meeting area,” a department release stated.

“This area is under video surveillance, to provide an added level of security. We are in the process on being added to the Safe Exchange Point locator website.”

The Safe Exchange Point website is located at www.safeexchangepoint.com.