NCJ Number
193023
Date Published
2001
Length
60 pages
Annotation
This desk reference is intended to help police chiefs design and construct a new facility, renovate an existing police facility, or adapt another type of facility to police purposes.
Abstract
The document provides an 18-step Police Facility Planning Model applicable to all types and sizes of facility projects. It is designed principally by police chiefs and other law enforcement executives. The guide focuses on the planning process and, to a lesser extent, on design or construction elements. The 18 steps include: (1) identify and document problems with current facilities; (2) build police internal planning team; (3) build political support; (4) identify and secure planning funds; (5) document policing philosophy; (6) establish the pre-design project team; (7) establish community support; (8) conduct a space needs analysis; (9) evaluate facility options; (10) conduct site evaluations; (11) develop preliminary project costs; (12) obtain funding; (13) secure and purchase site; (14) deliver design and construction services; (15) select an architect; (16) design the facility; (17) build the facility; and (18) move-in and occupancy. Figure, glossary, appendixes