Officer Stations eNL - Jun 24th, 2026

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EDITOR'S NOTE

Welcome to the latest edition of the OFFICER Stations monthly newsletter! We hope to bring you a combination of information, insights and news focusing on the design and creation of new law enforcement and public safety facilities.

The nomination period for the 2026 OFFICER Station Design Awards is now open. The deadline to enter is July 31. Nominate your facility at: officer.com/2026OSDA

The 2026 Station Design Conference took place last month at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, NV. Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's event! For information on the 2027 Station Design Conference at the Renaissance at Seaworld in Orlando, FL, May 18-20, visit fhstationdesign.com.

Where Policing Begins: How Police Facilities Support Readiness, Trust and Leadership

Policing begins long before an officer enters the field. When people think about the tools available to a law enforcement agency, the answers are predictable: vehicles, technology and equipment, to name a few. Rarely mentioned, but equally influential, is the building where policing begins and ends each day. Police facilities are not neutral backdrops...

STATIONS SPOTLIGHT

Avondale Police Detention, Substation & K9 Training

This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities III Gold Award in the 2025 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Avondale Police Detention, Substation & K9 Training Project City/State: Avondale, AZ Date Completed: October 30, 2024 Chief/Director: Chief of Police Memo Espinoza Project Area (sq. ft.): 17,658 Total Cost:...

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Montgomery County 6th District Police Station

This facility was a Notable in the Law Enforcement Facilities II category of the 2025 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Montgomery County 6th District Police Station Project City/State: Gaithersburg, MD Date Completed: March 6, 2025 Chief/Director: Michael Ma, RA, AICP Project Area (sq. ft.): 54,000 Total Cost: $27,675,978...

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Lee's Summit Police South Substation

This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities III Bronze Award in the 2025 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Lee's Summit Police South Substation Project City/State: Lee's Summit, MO Date Completed: August 21, 2025 Chief/Director: Police Chief Travis Forbes Project Area (sq. ft.): 4,438 Total Cost: $2,604,383...

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