NOTTINGHAM, MD—As the number of online purchases and sales of goods quickly increase, so do the potential risks associated with these transactions when they involve meeting a stranger.

The Baltimore County Police Department is encouraging anyone who makes an online purchase that involves an in-person interaction to use their police facilities.

All transactions are encouraged to be completed during daylight hours. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not allow transactions to take place inside of the precinct lobbies but offer the public parking lot or street parking in front of the police station.

A list of Baltimore County Police precincts that may be used as Safe Exchange Zones in and around the Nottingham area is below:

• Parkville Precinct: 8532 Old Harford Road Parkville, MD 21234
• White Marsh Precinct: 8220 Perry Hall Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21236
• Essex Precinct: 216 N. Marlyn Avenue Essex, MD 21221