Halton Regional Police Service

Service: Buy & Sell Exchange Zone

Record #: OAK0417
Last Full Update: 11 Mar 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone

Non-emergency 905-825-4777

TTY Phone 1-800-990-8199
Crisis Phone Mon-Sun 24 hours 9-1-1
Fax 905-825-9416
E-Mail info@haltonpolice.ca
Website https://www.haltonpolice.ca/community-resources/buy-and-sell-zones/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provide a safe, police‑monitored location for community members to complete in‑person transactions arranged online.

  • offers clearly signed exchange areas located in the visitor parking lots of designated HRPS divisions
  • helps reduce risks of robbery, fraud, or theft during online marketplace meetups
  • encourages use of the exchange zones when meeting unfamiliar individuals for online transactions
  • provides safety tips such as meeting during daytime hours, using the buddy system, inspecting goods before payment, limiting personal information, and avoiding mail‑based transactions

Locations

Hours

Mon-Sun 24 hours

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility

No restrictions

Application

No application required

Languages English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Fees None

Site Information

Site Location Visitor Parking Lot
Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Region, ON
 
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Physical Access Not Applicable - Parking Lot

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