Making a Kijiji purchase? Do it here.. in the daytime!

The London Police Service would like to offer the citizens of London a safe place for any and all internet transactions (i.e. Kijiji)

If you need to conduct a face-to-face transaction as the result of an online purchase, the London Police Service would like to suggest our parking lot (as with any public parking lot in a well-lit area) as a “safe zone” for all residents. This initiative has stemmed as a result of a suggestion from a London Police member to advise the public of the London Police parking lot as a safe transaction zone.

Although the London Police Service parking lot is video-monitored 24 hours a day, we recommend that you conduct any transactions in the daylight, during regular business hours. The public DO NOT have to call ahead, as the London Police Service will not be monitoring the transactions.

Members of the public are prohibited from bringing any weapons to the police parking lot or on the premises to conduct their transactions. The police will not arbitrate any transactions or disputes, unless in extreme circumstances to keep the peace.

The London Police Service recommends using these Safety Tips when meeting a person whom they have bought something from online:

– Always insist to meet in a public place;
– Do not invite strangers into your home, or go into theirs;
– Communicate via email so that a record is kept of all interactions;
– Never go alone, bring a family member or friend;
– When buying or selling high value items, be cautious;
– Always tell someone when and where you’re going; and
– Do not carry large sums of cash on you.