GLENDALE, Calif. — The Glendale Police Department has joined the ranks of many other police departments across the country and partnered with OfferUp to provide a safe place to meet when buying or selling personal merchandise.
Throughout the country millions of local item exchanges happen every day in our communities. OfferUp understands that successful buying and selling experiences rely on trust, so they’ve created a “MeetUp Spots” program to help ensure both buyers and sellers can come to in-person transactions with more peace of mind.
MeetUp Spots are designated areas for buyers and sellers from online and mobile marketplaces to meet in-person to complete a transaction. This program is free to Law Enforcement and combines the company’s efforts around safety and awareness.
OfferUp works with an extensive network of more than 700 law enforcement agencies throughout the United States to minimize crime and promote safer practices for offline transactions.
- OfferUp is largest mobile marketplace for local buyers and sellers in the country.
- OfferUp is building the simplest and most trustworthy local buying and selling experience.
- OfferUp’s MeetUp Spots are an easy way to help keep our communities safer.
- OfferUp’s MeetUp Spots program will help eliminate the need for two strangers to exchange items at a home or residence.
- Having a designated public space to conduct a transaction can also help to deter criminal intent and activity.
The Glendale Police Department has provided a designated spot near the entrance to the police department for residents to meet when meeting with potential buyers or sellers. The designated area is a well-lit area that is video reordered and monitored. Simply arrange to meet the other person at the designated area, or within the police department lobby, to complete personal transactions.
About OfferUp’s MeetUp Spot Program
OfferUp is the largest and fastest growing mobile marketplace for buyers and sellers in the country. With millions of users using our app to buy and sell every day, the safety of our community is a top priority. We are committed to exploring new ways to ensure buyers and sellers have a successful experience. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new MeetUp Spot program: we will fund the installation of a designated MeetUp Spot at any qualifying police station in the US that wants to participate.