Update: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/sites/default/files/2024-06/CIP-FY25-FY30.FINAL_.FY25.CIP_.Entire%20Document.24.06.27.pdf A 2014 space needs study of the police facility identified deficiencies in the space allocated to the police department, as well as, operational deficiencies in function. In addition, a 2018 public presentation from a public safety architect provided insight into some of the unique needs and requirements of a police facility. Although a funding request for a new facility has been included in the CIP plan since 2015, other citywide projects have had to take precedence. A new police facility is still the goal, and preliminary steps have been taken with monies appropriated for this effort. In the interim, the current facility has needed significant repair and upgrades to make it safe and functional. Although initial projects were identified in FY21, the funding has been used to cover mold and asbestos abatement, and restoration of the areas after the contaminated materials were removed. Luckily, some of the restoration work overlapped with projects originally identified. With the abatement project coming to a close in FY23, the department will resume working on the projects that have been on hold. It should be noted: if the police department moves into a new facility, all the necessary repairs done to the current facility will benefit any city department moving into the space. The remaining projects include: upgrade HVAC filtration in the range, security, ADA compliance, server room upgrade, RDC (redundant/disaster recovery center) upgrade at Fire Station II, dispatch upgrade, updating old lighting throughout the PPD, evidence processing and submittal areas upgrade, renovation of former generator rooms for equipment storage, archive space, and gym area, K9 office conversion, and upgrade back parking lot surface and security fencing. Project is included Portsmouth School Department Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Page No 77
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A 2014 space needs study of the police facility identified
deficiencies in space allocated to the police department as well as deficiencies in function. In addition, a 2018 public presentation provided insight into some of the
unique needs and requirements of a police facility. Although a funding request for a
new facility has been included in the CIP plan since the space needs study was
completed, other citywide projects have had to be prioritized. A new police facility is
still the goal.
Over the years, the current facility has fallen into disrepair, and the space needed for
staff and police functions is overcrowded, insufficient, and inefficient. Major overhauls
of multiple areas are needed including, but not limited to: security, ADA compliance, IT
infrastructure and control room, evidence processing and submittal areas, restructure
and renovation of detectives, restructure and renovation of all locker rooms,
temperature and humidity control in specified areas, equipment storage, archive space
upgrades, additional garage/vehicle evidence bays, upgrades to walls, lighting and
flooring-to include asbestos abatement and paint, electrical, and plumbing upgrades.
Although space and operational efficiencies will still be a major issue, as defined in the
space needs study, this project addresses immediate facility deficiencies until a new
police facility is approved. The police were allocated 400K in FY21 and in FY22 to begin
addressing these issues. However, due to the mold and asbestos remediation of the
police facility and city hall building HVAC issues, including in the police department, the
focus on the deficiencies detailed in FY21 and FY22 have only been partially addressed,
with most of the projects delayed to FY23. The 400K in FY23 will focus on ADA, IT
Control Room, Locker Rooms, security, and storage issues. FY-2023-2028
*Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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