More Than a Station
To many people—including those in law enforcement—police stations are simply a place officers go when they're not out on calls and patrols. But they should be so much more.
That's what Paul J. Mitchell argues. A registered architect and national expert in law enforcement and public safety facility planning, Mitchell, a managing partner for BKV Group’s Minneapolis region, thinks the design of these facilities can strengthen public trust.
"Police facilities are not neutral backdrops for operations. They are among the most complex investments a community makes in public safety and quietly shape how effectively, safely and professionally policing is carried out."
Read his article on the subject and his companion piece, co-written with Mitch Cook, about how stations can increase public safety without adding staff.
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Finally, the deadline for OFFICER's Station Design Awards has been extended.
—Joe Vince
News Editor
