Safe Meet Up Spot | Riverwoods Police Department

Buying or selling something on line? Looking for a safe place to meet to complete a sale? The Riverwoods Police Department located at 845 Saunders Rd. is a designated Community MeetUp Spot.

What are Community MeetUp Spots?

Community MeetUp Spots are spaces for buyers and sellers from online marketplaces to meet in person and conduct their trades. These spaces have a higher probability of being safe and inclusive because of the following attributes:

• They are brightly-lit, public areas with 24/7 lighting.
• They have 24-hour video surveillance maintained by the local entity.
• They’re ADA accessible.

Safety tips from OfferUp

Keep in mind that just because someone is buying or selling online doesn't guarantee your safety. You're responsible for your safety, so when you arrange a meetup, take sensible precautions. In the event of an emergency or any danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Before you meet:

• Never share confidential information with another person (i.e. passwords, social security numbers, banking information).
• Don't share your phone number. Chat through the OfferUp or other marketplace apps! 
• Research the person, product, and place.
• Check out the other person's profile. What do others say about them?
• Look at the item photos. Do they give you enough detail?
• Pick a safe place during a busy time of day.
• Always buy and sell in well-lit, monitored, public locations such as cafes, grocery stores, police stations, etc.