NCJ Number
196459
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 69 Issue: 8 Dated: August 2002 Pages: 60-62
Editor(s)
Charles E. Higginbotham
Date Published
August 2002
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the unique role of the police project manager during a police facility construction project.
Abstract
The author discusses the responsibilities of the police project manager during a police facility acquisition project. Specifically, the author views the police project manager’s role as the person responsible for ensuring that the police agency’s needs are represented during the design and building process and also to ensure that the project’s design, construction, and relocation processes are designed to meet the needs of the acquiring police agency. Of critical importance to the successful acquisition process is scenario testing and transition planning. The author sets out the steps necessary for appropriate scenario testing from facility design through and including new building occupancy. The author defines transition planning as the relocation of personnel, equipment, furnishings, and documents from one location to another. The use of transition teams is strongly encouraged for success. The transition work for the 500,000 square foot Santa Ana Police Administration and Jail Facility is presented as a best practices example.