Abstract: A safety latch is disclosed capable of selectively locking an in swinging door in a closed position, permitting the door to open a predetermined angular displacement, or permitting the door to open freely. The latch includes a bracket with a projecting portion offset from the door, and a pivotable bar capable of limited vertical displacement, and having a slot with a long first portion of predetermined width abruptly expanding to a short second portion of greater width. The projecting portion is capable of selectively engaging the pivotable bar in either the first or second portion of the slot.