New Kent Sheriff’s Office establishes exchange zones

New Kent Sheriff’s Office has established “Safe Exchanges Zones” in front of its headquarters.

Located at 11995 Courthouse Circle, the zone was established for custody transfers, exchanges from online purchases, and the transfer of property in certain situations.

“These spaces are subject to observation by video cameras and sheriff’s office staff,” said New Kent Sheriff J. Joe McLaughlin Jr. “It is our intent to provide the citizens of New Kent with a safe area in which they can feel secure in making exchanges.”

Signs have been erected marking two available parking spaces immediately in front of the sheriff’s office. For more information, call 966-9500.