A new “exchange zone” in the front parking lot of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office at 1025 Independence Boulevard in Charlotte has been installed.

 “I am pleased to offer this exchange zone at the sheriff’s office for parents to exchange custody of their children and for others who wish to make private property transactions (excluding weapons), with the knowledge that the meetings are being video recorded by the sheriff’s office,” Sheriff Tom Reich said.

The exchange zone is under video camera surveillance, and daylight hours are best for exchanges and transactions when possible.