INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH

POLICE DEPARTMENT

SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

JUNE 30, 2017

SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR THE INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH

POLICE DEPARTMENT INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, FLORIDA

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NUMBER

INTRODUCTION

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GENERAL INFORMATION 2

EXISTING FACILITY EVALUATION 3-13

EXISTING FACILITY ROOM AREA PLANS

EXISTING SITE PLAN

SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT 14

1. Public 14 2. Training Room 15 3. Communications Dispatch Center 15 4. Records 16 5. Administration 17 6. Commander 17 7. Administrative Sergeant 18 8. Criminal Investigation Division 18 9. Citizen Patrol / Volunteers / Crossing Guards Office 19 10. Computer Equipment Server Room 19 11. Patrol Functions 19 12. Breakroom 20 13. Equipment Supply Room 21 14. Armory 21 15. Sally Port 21 16. Prisoner Processing 22 17. Detention 22 18. Evidence and Property 23 19. Toilets and Custodial Services 24

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20. Mechanical 24 21. K9 25 22. Bulk Evidence and Equipment Storage Building 25 23. Emergency Generator 25

SPACE NEEDS SUMMARY 26

COMPARATIVE EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR FACILITIES

FACILITY AND SITE OPTIONS

ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE COST ESTIMATES 27

FUTURE POLICING TRENDS 28

APPENDIX 31

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600 Florida Avenue, Suite 201 Cocoa, Florida 32922 Office: (321) 631‐8039 Fax: (321) 639‐6872 AA C001568

INTRODUCTION:

June 30, 2017 Architects RZK, Inc. has been tasked with evaluating the Police Departments existing facilities, determine deficiencies, establish needs and propose solutions for future operations. We have utilized the Best Practices of Law Enforcement and Public Safety including the latest edition of the IACP Police Facility Planning Guidelines and The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as it relates to facility design. The following information was compiled from an examination of the existing as-built plans, a thorough building and site inspection, materials and environmental testing, interviews with Police Department staff and our own experience in the design of Law Enforcement facilities in our community.

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GENERAL INFORMATION Date: June 30, 2017

Department: Indian Harbour Beach Police Department Address: 40 Cheyenne Ct., IHB,

Florida

Telephone No.: (321) 773-3030

Primary Contact: David Butler, Chief of Police

Original Structure: Formerly City Hall, the space was converted to Police Headquarters in 1977.

Last Renovation: A new addition was completed In 1983. The facility has remained largely unchanged since then.

Total Building Area: 5,600 s.f.

Building Lot: 2.8 acres

City Population: 8,500 +/-

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EXISTING FACILITY EVALUATION

June 30, 2017 The existing space occupied by the Police Department has had several functions in its lifespan. Prior to 1977 it housed City Hall and the Fire Department. With the Addition of the current City Hall in 1977, the space was converted into Police Headquarters. A major addition was completed in 1983 and except for some minor interior remodeling and refurbishment has remained unchanged for 34 years. RZK’s first task was to complete a Building Code Life Safety Compliance Assessment. The building is a single-story concrete block wall building with a roof structure consisting of 18” to 20” wood joists covered with a plywood roof deck. The building is unsprinklered with fire protection provided by hand held fire extinguishers distributed throughout the space. There is a fire alarm system with strobes and illuminated exit signs. Several smoke detectors were observed. All of the life safety equipment, with a few exceptions appears to be decades old. A major concern is the residential electric range in the Breakroom. There is no exhaust hood or fire suppression system as required by code, this represents a significant fire hazard and should be corrected or removed. All of the electrical devices and plumbing fixtures throughout the space have exceeded their designed lifespan. Exit access corridors do not appear to be fire rated and no rated doors or frames were observed. Staff reports continuing problems with clogging and slow running of the two functioning Toilets. The interior HVAC equipment ranges in age from 17 to 18 years old. Indoor air quality is poor and fresh air intake does not meet today’s requirements. The Server Room is unsecured and being utilized to both store bottled water and as a Janitors closet with open mop bucket. The Server Room shows evidence of past roof leaks. The installations are haphazard typical of old facilities which have had to expand and make due with limited spaces not originally intended for this use. The structure appears to be sound, however, due to its age, it is highly unlikely that it complies with today’s stringent hurricane codes and would be an unlikely candidate to support a new second story addition.

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RZK’s next task was to conduct an ADA Compliance Assessment. The Americans with Disabilities Act became law on July 26, 1990. Our inspection found the building not in compliance with the law. In short, it appears that no upgrades, modifications or accommodations have been made to the building to comply with the law. Deficiencies include excessive changes in level, inadequate turning spaces, inoperable door hardware, inaccessible routes, inaccessible toilet facilities and casework that is too tall and exceed range and reach requirements. Compliant interior room and way finding signage is missing, etc. RZK assisted the City of Indian Harbour Beach in obtaining environmental inspections of the facility including an asbestos survey and a limited mold assessment survey. These surveys are included separately as part of this report as indicated in the appendix. RZK performed a building envelope inspection including a roof inspection. The roof is a modified bitumen roof membrane over a plywood deck. The roof has numerous patches, foot traffic wear, water blisters, standing water without positive outfall, roof scuppers clogged with debris and is generally in poor condition. There are numerous leaks throughout the building. Edge metal is in serviceable condition. Significant damage to interior finishes including ceiling tiles and carpeting due to water intrusion is evident. RZK’s inspection of the facility revealed numerous deficiencies as it relates to operational efficiency and security. The Department lacks the following basic facility requirements:

1. Access control between departments. 2. Double locking vestibules between detention and administrative

departments. 3. Proper evidence lockers, storage and chain of custody. 4. Secure parking for police vehicles. 5. Secure sallyport and vehicle processing areas. 6. Storage for impounded vehicles and other bulk evidence. 7. Administrative conference room. 8. Juvenile holding cell. 9. Suspect interview room. 10. Refrigerated evidence storage. Wet evidence drying cabinet. 11. Records are not easily accessible by public. 12. Lobby lacks public restroom, no interview / report room. 13. Physical training room, locker room or showers. 14. Dedicated armory.

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15. Squad room / report room. 16. Dedicated evidence processing room. 17. Dedicated dispatch server. 18. Janitorial closet.

In brief, the facility does not meet current standards for the programmatic needs of a 21st century police department. The spaces are overcrowded, lacks storage, has an inefficient, piecemeal layout and is simply old and worn out. Outdated facilities, if not addressed will ultimately result in a decline of operational efficiency and morale. The following pages contain several photographs of the existing conditions of the police department facility. Additional photographs are available for review in the electronic version of this report.

Server Room Ceiling

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Training Room Ceiling

Training Room Floor

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Accessible Evidence Lockers

Small Space Shared by Three Officers

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Crowded File Storage Area

Crowded Office Spaces

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Server Room Entrance

Water Storage in Server Room

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Server Room Ceiling

Server Room Janitorial Storage

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Exposed Electrical Wiring

Extensive Roof Leaks

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Ponding Water

Clogged Roof Drainage Scupper

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Roof Membrane Blisters

Ponding Water

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SPACE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

1. Public

Proposed Square Footage (Net)

a. Lobby / Reception / Waiting 240

1. Access to Dispatchers 2. Public Telephone 3. Public seating for 4 4. Display Case 5. Pamphlet Rack 6. Tackboard 7. Electric water cooler / drinking fountain 8. Automatic opening doors 9. Electronic lock-down capability door controls at Dispatch 10. 24 / 7 / 365 access to facility for services 11. Pill Dropbox

b. Public Toilets Two (2) at 40 80

1. Handicap accessible 2. Male and Female restrooms

c. Interview Room One (1) @ 100 100

1. Public Fingerprinting, (AFIS machine) 2. Public and internal access

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2. Training Room

a. Location / Function 630

1. Adjacent to Lobby 2. Training and Muster Room 3. Staff Meetings 4. Accommodate sleeping for Emergency Operations 5. Projection screen with overhead video projection 6. Lighting on dimmers, varied lighting levels 7. Cable TV service 8. Video input and output locations for cable broadcast 9. Internet access, docking station for laptops 10. Movable tables and chairs

b. Furniture Storage 80

1. Adjacent to Training Room 2. Table / chair storage on portable racks

3. Communications Dispatch Center

a. Location

1. Adjacent to Public Lobby 2. Restricted access to police personnel

b. Dispatch Center 200

1. Console positions: two (2) active 2. Redundant console design with monitors, telephone, data, radio, door

controls, intercoms, and systems monitoring. 3. Monitoring of CCTV surveillance / building security systems 4. Dedicated HVAC unit 5. Lighting on dimming controls 6. NFPA 1221 recommendations preferred (Comm. System Standards)

c. Director of Communications Office 100

1. Workstation for one (1) 2. File storage 3. Bookshelving / Manual storage

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d. Restroom 80

1. Locker Space 2. Within secured Communications Dispatch Center area

e. Breakroom 80

1. Mini-fridge 2. Microwave 3. Sink 4. Seating area for two (2) 5. Casework storage 6. Floor drain

f. Communications Equipment Room 80

1. E911 equipment / UPS 2. Demarcation point for telephone system 3. Access control head end 4. Rack mounted data equipment 5. Dedicated HVAC system 6. Emergency power supply 7. UPS system 8. FM-200 fire suppression system in lieu of wet system

4. Records

a. Public Information Counter 40

1. Bullet resistant transaction window 2. Computer workstation 3. Casework storage and countertop 4. Adjacent to Public Lobby

b. Police Information Counter 40

1. Utilize for staff inquiries to Records Division 2. Counter work area 3. Glass transaction window 4. Adjacent to evidence and property

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5. Administration

a. Chief of Police 345

1. Workstation for one (1) 2. Storage closet 3. Restroom w/ shower 4. Visitors chairs for six (6) at table 5. Seating area / couch 6. File storage deskside 7. Adjacent to Executive Conference Room

b. Executive Conference Room 280

1. Seating for ten (10) at conference table 2. Projection screen 3. Cable TV service 4. Shared use with department, access to corridor 5. Adjacent to Chief of Police

c. Administrative Clerical / Reception 330

1. Executive Assistant workstation for one (1) adjacent to Chief of Police 2. Seating area for 4 persons 3. Secure File Room 4. File storage cabinets 5. Work area and counter

d. Workroom 100

1. Copy / Fax Machine 2. Office supply storage cabinets 3. Paper shredder 4. Work counter 5. Shared use with department, access to corridor

6. Commander

a. Operational Lieutenant 260

1. Workstation for one (1) 2. Storage closet 3. Visitors chairs for four (4) at table 4. File storage deskside 5. Adjacent to Administrative Offices

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7. Administrative Sergeant

a. Administrative Sergeant 260

1. Workstation for one (1) 2. Storage closet 3. Visitor s chairs for four (4) at table 4. File storage deskside 5. Adjacent to Administrative offices

b. Staff Sergeants 300

1. Workstation for four (4) 2. Casework storage 3. Visitors chairs for two (2) 4. File storage deskside 5. Adjacent to Administrative offices

8. Criminal Investigation Division

a. Detective Lieutenant 300

1. Workstations for three (3) 2. Storage closet 3. File storage deskside

b. Clerical / Reception 80

1. Workstation for one (1) at entry location to Detective Division 2. Waiting area for two (2) 3. File storage

c. Interview Rooms Two (2) @ 65 130

1. Table seating for three (3) 2. One-way vision panel to Monitoring Room 3. Video / audio concealed recording equipment 4. IN-USE indicator light outside of rooms 5. No vision panels in doors

d. Monitoring Room 50

1. Positioned between Interview Rooms (2) 2. One-way vision panels to Interview Rooms (2) 3. Lighting controls on dimmers 4. No natural lighting or vision panels on doors 5. Visual / audio monitoring equipment and recorders 6. Casework storage for equipment

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e. Equipment Storage Room 120

1. Secured storage of CID equipment and supplies 2. Power supply for recharging of electronic equipment 3. Adjustable shelving 4. Adjacent to CID

9. Citizen Patrol / Volunteers / Crossing Guards Office

a. Cop Office 100

1. Workstations for two (2) 2. File storage 3. Copier

10. Computer Equipment Server Room

a. Computer Equipment Server Room 100

1. Networked file server, rack mounted 2. Computer backup, fire rated storage 3. FM-200 fire suppression in lieu of wet system 4. Dedicated HVAC system 5. Access controlled

11. Patrol Functions

a. Patrol Officers 600

1. Workstations for six (6) 2. File storage, min. one (1) per workstation 3. Storage room 4. Adjacent to Squad room

b. Squad Room 200

1. Accommodate six (6) at training tables and chairs, 2. Podium area at front of room 3. Markerboard / Tackboard 4. Projection screen with overhead video projection 5. Casework storage 6. Mailboxes for distribution of mail / correspondence, lockable 7. Adjacent to Dispatch

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c. Squad Weapons Room 120

1. Cleaning Table 2. Two small workstations w/ printer 3. Casework storage 4. Recharge rack area for spare equipment, tasers, radio charger stations

d. Squad Locker Room 80

1. Patrol Officer Lockers for twelve (12)

e. Physical Training Room 500

1. Ceiling clearance for weightlifting 2. Drinking fountain 3. Mirrored wall surfaces 4. Rubber gym flooring 5. Adjacent to Male and Female Locker Rooms

f. Locker Rooms 350

1. Male Locker Room to accommodate up to twenty-four (24) lockers 2. Female Locker Room to accommodate up to eight (8) lockers 3. Locker sizes:

a. 12”w. x 18”d x 36”h. b. Wooden bench 48”x 18”

4. Male showers: a. One (1) minimum, individual shower compartments b. One (1) designed for handicap accessibility

5. Female showers: c. One (1) minimum, individual shower compartments d. One (1) designed for handicap accessibility

6. Sink with mirrors / soap / paper towel dispensers 7. Toilet and toilet accessories 8. Robe hooks at shower areas 9. Full height mirrors at locker locations

12. Breakroom

a. Breakroom 200

1. Range with exhaust hood 2. Microwave 2. Sink with disposal 3. Refrigerator / Freezer with ice maker 4. Storage pantry 5. Vending machines: two (2) minimum

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6. Seating for four (4) 7. Locate adjacent to Patrol Functions

13. Equipment Supply Room

a. Equipment Supply Room 224

1. Secure storage of uniforms, leather goods, supplies, spare equipment 2. Casework storage 3. Access controlled 4. Adjustable shelving 5. Roll away storage

14. Armory

a. Armory 100

1. Storage of department issued firearms / ammunition, lockable 2. Gun cleaning counter 3. Canopy exhaust hood with light at gun cleaning area 4. Secured access to room 5. Floor drain 6. Storage cabinets 7. Equipment storage 8. Gun cleaning supply storage

15. Sally Port

a. Sally Port 800

1. Accommodate two (2) vehicles, drive through configuration preferred 2. Ambulance accessible 3. Door leading to Prisoner Processing 4. CCTV and audio monitoring 5. Interlocked doors at exterior and prisoner processing 6. Overhead coiling doors controlled through Dispatch 7. Pistol lockers at points of entry into facility 8. Carbon Monoxide detection system with exhaust fan

b. Decontamination / Vehicle Processing 110

1. Decontamination counter with sink 2. Service sink 3. Eyewash and emergency shower 4. Hazardous storage

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16. Prisoner Processing

a. Booking Room 400

1. Secured door to Sally Port 2. Secured door to Corridor 3. Pistol lockers at points of entry 4. Booking counter with computer workstation, mugging camera 5. AFIS fingerprinting station adjacent to Holding Room 6. CCTV and audio surveillance of all areas 7. Personal property lockers (one per cell)

b. Prisoner / Visitor Room 100

1. Prisoner / Attorney consultation 2. Fixed transaction window with bullet resistant glass and contraband baffle 3. Secure bench bolted to floor 4. Impact resistant lighting with lighting controls outside of room(s)

c. Booking Vestibule 50

1. Interlocking vestibule between Booking and Sallyport 2. Pistol Lockers

d. Prisoner Interview Room 100

1. Table seating for three (3) 2. CCTV and audio surveillance 3. Video / audio concealed recording equipment

e. Observation Room 60

1. Workstation for one (1) 2. Direct observation of booking and interview room 3. CCTV / audio / video recording equipment

17. Detention

a. Designed to National Accreditation Standards

b. Detention Cells 200

1. Detention Cells: Three (3) required, grouping of two (2) male and female adults, and one (1) juvenile, sight and sound separation between groupings.

2. Handicapped accessible detention cells 3. Cell features:

a. Secured bunk with closed base

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b. Security penal toilet fixture with integral sink, remote flush capabilities c. Impact resistant lighting d. Two-way audio communication e. CCTV surveillance f. No floor drains g. 68 SF cells (min) h. Anti-ligature design i. Independent supply and return air, negative pressure within cells

c. Detention Area Decontamination 80

1. Floor drains 2. Hose bibb (secured) and shower 3. Exhaust fan 4. Impact resistant lighting 5. Blanket storage cabinet

18. Evidence and Property

a. Evidence Receiving 200

1. Adjacent to Prisoner Processing / Detention / Patrol Areas 2. Temporary evidence lockers (varied sizes), through-wall configuration

preferred from Booking 3. Computer workstations for two (2) 4. Countertop work area 5. Casework storage cabinets for equipment storage

b. Evidence Processing / Forensics Lab 144

1. Secure access to room 2. Fume hood with base cabinet, direct exhaust 3. Epoxy resin countertop with integral sink 4. Storage cabinets 5. Evidence drying cabinet 6. Fuming chamber, countertop model 7. Biohazard disposal containers 8. Adjacent to Evidence Storage / Evidence Receiving

c. Evidence Storage 300

1. Secure access to room 2. CCTV monitoring 3. One means of entry only 4. Refrigerated storage 5. Refrigerated bio-hazard evidence locker 6. High density storage shelving for firearms, evidence containers, valuables

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7. Double locking of firearms and ammunition 8. Double locking of valuables 9. Narcotics storage 10. FM 200 Fire Suppression system in lieu of wet system

19. Toilets and Custodial Services

a. Janitor Closets Two (2) @ 50 100

1. One each adjacent to Breakroom and Booking 2. Floor sink 3. Handwashing sink 4. Custodial supply storage 5. Cart storage 6. Equipment storage

b. Toilet Facilities Two (2) @ 75 150

1. Civilian Staff / Official visitor s facilities to be provided, one per sex, handicap accessible

2. Administrative staff, visitors, records and CID evidence facilities in a central location

3. Public facilities within Public Lobby 4. Patrol staff facilities within Locker Rooms 5. Dispatch staff facilities within Communications Dispatch Center 6. Detained persons facilities within detention cells and Prisoner Processing

20. Mechanical

a. HVAC Equipment 250

1. Ducted supply and returns 2. High efficiency filters, pumps, and motors 3. VAV boxes with DDC controls 4. Zoned systems throughout facility 5. Host computer for monitoring and diagnosis of systems

b. Electrical Equipment Room 120

1. Electrical panels

c. Fire Suppression 17

1. Fully sprinkled facility according to NFPA 13 standards 2. FM 200 fire suppression within data and communications equip. rooms 3. Institutional type sprinklers in high risk / detention areas 4. Sprinkler control valve assembly and backflow preventer

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21. K9

a. K9 40

1. Temporary holding room for K9 officer 2. Floor drain 3. Hose bibb 4. A/C supply w/ exhaust to exterior no return air 5. Temporary holding kennel on site

22. Bulk Evidence and Equipment Storage Building

a. Bulk Storage 400

1. Storage of vehicle parts, vehicle equipment, operational equipment, spare parts, child car seats, homeland security equipment

2. Double door access 3. Access controlled 4. Flare storage 5. Cones, barricade storage 6. Road supply storage 7. Traffic control equipment storage

b. Bulk Evidence Storage 200

1. Accessibility from exterior 2. Secured access 3. CCTV monitoring 4. Overhead coiling door

c. Equipment Storage 200

1. Industrial type adjustable shelving 2. Floor drain 3. Storage for 3 patrol bicycles 4. Bicycle maintenance 5. 4-wheeler storage

23. Emergency Generator

a. Emergency Electrical Generator 150

1. Automatic transfer switch 2. Emergency power panels and circuits 3. Diesel fired generator on exterior pad mount (see site needs)

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SPACE NEEDS SUMMARY Summary Sheet Square Ft. required Public 420 Training Room 710 Communications Dispatch Center 540 Records 80 Administration 1,055 Commander 260 Administrative Sergeant 560 Criminal Investigation Division 680 Citizen Patrol / Volunteers / Crossing Guards 100 Computer Equipment Server Room 100 Patrol Function 1,850 Breakroom 200 Equipment Supply Room 224 Armory 100 Sally Port 910 Prisoner Processing 710 Detention 280 Evidence and Property 644 Toilets / Custodial Services 250 Mechanical 387 K9 40 Total Net Square Footage 10,100 Net to Gross Factor x 1.30 Total Gross Square Footage Required 13,130 Bulk Evidence and Equipment Storage Building 800 Emergency Generator 150 Total Gross Project Square Footage Required 14,080

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600 Florida Avenue, Suite 201 Cocoa, Florida 32922 Office: (321) 631-8039 Fax: (321) 639-6872 AA C001568

ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE COST ESTIMATES:

The following ROM cost estimates are based on average per square foot costs we are experiencing in our local construction market. Published cost estimating guidelines such as the RSMeans Building Construction Cost Data Manual have proven to be inaccurate. Construction is booming in Brevard County; contractor pricing is fluid and construction scheduling is indeterminate. Concept 1, Option A: $4,046,625 New Construction: $250 to $275 per s.f. Renovation: $100,000. Sitework: $450,000 Demolition: $50,000 Concept 1, Option B: $4,055,775 New Construction: $210 to $225 per s.f. Renovation: $1,908,480 Sitework: $450,000 Demolition: $150,000 Concept 2: $3,423,375 New Construction: $225 to $250 per s.f. Storage: $80,000. Sitework: $225,000 The ROM costs above do not include Impact Fees, Design and Engineering Fees or other soft costs such as furnishings and equipment or the purchase of any land. Demolition costs include removal, abatement and disposal

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FUTURE POLICING TRENDS AS OF 2016

Trend #1: Community-Oriented Policing Is Now a Strategic Priority for Every Single State and Local Law Enforcement Agency

This is a strong statement – but we think community-oriented policing will command greater prioritization and resources in 2015 than in any prior year. Public scrutiny of police behavior is at an all-time high. Comments by President Obama on Tuesday and by the U.S. Attorney General last week indicated that reforming policing and rebuilding trust in law enforcement across minority communities will be a high priority for the current administration and a “legacy item” for President Obama.

As the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has championed in a range of reports, this will require – in 2015 and beyond – a consistent focus on aligning organizational management, structure, personnel, and information systems to support community partnerships and proactive problem-solving. We anticipate that law enforcement agencies – particularly at the state and local level – will bring much greater resources and attention to priorities such as the following:

Creation of greater openness and transparency for communities served Organizational transformation from a protective or closed culture to one driven by

accountability Integration of opportunities for community outreach and partnership into police

operations Identification and implementation of problem-solving strategies Commissioning of organizational evaluations that inform police leaders of critical

issues

Trend #2: Federal Oversight of Police Accountability Will Increase Dramatically

We expect to see a substantial increase in federal oversight of policing operations in 2015. Much of this scrutiny will focus on appropriate use of force, procedural justice and police patterns and practices that infringe on constitutional rights. Other high-priority areas of review will include crisis intervention, management and supervision of officers, and preventing biased-based policing. Given media pressure and both the DOJ threat of, and public outcry for, federal investigations designed to lead to a consent decree, government leaders from aldermen and city managers to police chiefs will place a much higher premium on funding and fast-tracking strategies such as:

Early intervention systems that identify officers with a pattern of problematic performance

Improved and expanded training for police


Transparency in accountability and enforcement Policies and procedures that are comprehensive and up-to-date De-escalation of officer-citizen encounters And most importantly, a greater emphasis on the sanctity of life

Trend #3: Pressure on Agencies to Use On-Body Cameras Will Increase

One of the many outcomes of Trends #1 and #2 will be an increase in the rate of police agency implementation of on-body cameras. Evidence indicates that these cameras dramatically reduce use of force complaints. Police behave better and citizens are less likely to lie.

We anticipate, however, an even more vigorous debate this year on the need to balance the benefits for law enforcement agencies using these cameras to gather evidence on both behavior and criminal activity and privacy rights. This national discussion will range across the following issues:

Development of best-in-class standards Limits on dissemination Defining discretion to record Protection of privacy for both citizen and officer A common national legal authority for police to record both audio and video Constitutional authority to record in a private residence Cost implications for law enforcement departmental budgets already under duress

Trend #4: Social Media Will Play an Even Stronger Role in More Law Enforcement Investigations

Social media is arguably the single most important new tool for investigators over the last five years or more. As innovation in technology and across the Internet evolves, police and law enforcement investigators will continue to discover new ways and means to incorporate social media in criminal investigations. The extent of information that can now be gathered from postings – not just by criminals or witnesses but by subjects of almost any investigation – is prompting investigators in the public sector to increase their application and knowledge of social media to disseminate information and gather intelligence.

According to the IACP Center for Social Media, more than 8 of every 10 agencies in the country are leveraging social media to fight crime.

Agencies are gathering information for investigations into issues ranging from missing persons, sex offenders and other individuals subject to arrest to conspiracies, gang participation and recruitment, and online crimes such as identity theft, Internet scams and cyberbullying.


For example, the FBI is currently helping a Connecticut municipality investigate a shooting threat on the social media app Yik Yak. The agency is also teaming with the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Facebook and AMBER Alerts to help protect children at risk.

We expect to see this trend accelerate in 2015. As the courts continue to clarify how social media can be used, law enforcement agencies will refine their approaches to engaging social media. We’ll see innovation in new areas and also greater adoption rates for emerging best practices in law enforcement social media use. Police will use social media more often, for example, to engage with communities, expand the distribution of crime alerts to smart phones and mobile-broadband devices, and strengthen prosecution cases by demonstrating that police notified the suspect via social media, among other tacticS.

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