Some people are stupid. I don't think that means every custody exchange should be done at a police station.

We actually did exchanges at Police station for skids for a long while because BM would claim we weren't there at scheduled drop/off pick ups (when in fact we would be there waiting for her for two hours before finally giving up.) Additionally, during one exchange she attempted to chase me down and run me over with her vehicle when I was crossing a parking lot bringing smoothies to my DH. (Not kidding.) In my case BM had drug problems Just a mess. While I don't recommend it, and I pity anyone who has to do it, it can be helpful. It is helpful because cameras are present, and it forces BM/BD to behave properly. Sad, but sometimes necessary.

at a gas station right up the road from my house, an exchange was scheduled to happen. the man killed his son first, then his ex, then himself. absolutely horrifically tragic.