SUTTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Subcommittee Report
Current Front Lobby
Current Front Lobby
Current Cell Area Current Booking Area Current Evidence Processing Area
Current Detective’s Office Current Interview Room
Current Hallway to the Detective’s Office & to the Training Room
Current Fitness Space Current Training Room
Current Sergeant’s Office
Current Sergeant’s Office
Current Men’s Locker Room
Current Ladies Locker Room
Current Lieutenant’s Office
Current Police & Fire Dispatch Area
Current Police & Fire Dispatch Area
SUB COMMITTEE GOALS Provide an easily accessible facility for the public Build for the future of the department (25+ years) Common sense/practical approach to planning Strategic planning for all departmental spacing needs both current and future Maximize square footage to full potential Organized and proper work flow of building layout on both levels Attention to details Maximize funds allocated for project to fullest potential Ensure ADA requirements are met Provide a safe and secure work environment
POLICE DEPARTMENT SITE VISITS Tour of area police facilities Southbridge Webster Oxford Uxbridge Grafton Holden Paxton Littleton Sudbury Auburn
RESULTS OF INADEQUATE PLANNING No foresight for future expansion Disorganized workflow of building layout Frustration of personnel Made job functions more difficult Less time on patrol Closet space turned into offices Armory next to Administrative office accidental discharge of firearm piercing walls Poor ventilation systems Mold/Mildew issues in sub level locker rooms due to lack of ventilation in lockers Officer currently in litigation Cruiser parking inadequacies Lack of security/not fenced off Lack of a secured impound area
SPD Primary Concerns Job Function/Workspace Layout Storage/Expansion/Room for Growth HVAC Technology Site Security
Paxton Police Department Approx. 9,475 Square Feet Officer’s Lockers Report Writing Room Evidence Drop Box Converted to Sgt’s Office Evidence Processing Added Armory Added Gym
Paxton Police Department Approx 9,475 Square Feet Converted to Lieutenant’s Office Shared Conference Room Dispatch Converted to Dispatch Kitchen Male Cell Block Booking
Littleton Police Department 14,100 Square Feet Dispatch Fleet Garage Lobby Officer’s Report Area Community Room
Lobby Areas
Essential Equipment – Various Lockers Dispatch Lockers Prisoner Valuables Patrol Uniform Lockers
Essential Equipment/Storage Rolling Report File Storage
Essential Equipment Storage Refrigerated Evidence Storage
Essential Equipment/Storage Evidence Deposit Lockers
Essential Equipment/Storage Police Cruiser Storage Impound Storage
Booking Spaces
Booking Spaces
Cell Block Areas
Cell Area Sight & Sound Proof so no need for designated cells Each has a vestibule area Each has it’s own lockers for prisoner property
Booking Holding Areas
Dispatch
Report Writing/Office Space
Below: No stove available Dispatch Kitchen Kitchen Areas
Workout Rooms
Training/Community Rooms
Cruiser Air and Water Supply Eye Wash/Gun Lockers Eye Wash/Shower Station
Locker Rooms
Locker Rooms
Lobby Stone Work Window Etching Memorabilia Cabinet
KEY TAKEAWAYS Subcommittee members are laser focused and fully committed on our goals throughout entire process We only have one chance to get this right Attention to the finest details will have long lasting positive effects Proper planning is essential for the overall success of the building; the positive impact planning had on their respective facility How poor planning had a negative impact on their facility and staff that will be felt for years Valuable insight gained by interviewing all staff during tours; Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs, Lieutenants, Officers, and Dispatch personnel