BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO
The impact
Looking ahead
equipment or improving training. Rollins plans to unveil a system that holds officers accountable for respective sections of the city. “You’re going to get better service from this building because people will be glad to be here,” Presley said. “If we can improve someone and their service by 1% or 2% because of the new building, we’ve just made the city a better place.”
The city is eyeing the first quarter of 2025 for personnel to transition to the new center, an operation Rollins anticipates could take between 30-90 days. In addition to resident communication, and police and fire collaboration, Rollins and Sweet said both departments will prioritize recruitment and retention as well as improving service once settled in. On the fire department’s side, Sweet said improving service could be adding new
The police and fire departments’ close proximity also enables quick, precise communication that is crucial during emergencies, Wawro said. Wawro said officers and firefighters will con- stantly cross paths in the new center, establishing comfortability and avoiding communication breakdowns during a critical incident that can arise in unfamiliar teams. “Time saves lives,” Presley said.
The new center will help police and fire departments:
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Foster inter-department communication Augment department collaboration Enhance recruitment and retention
November 2021 bond election provides project funding
October 2022 construction of temporary sites begins November 2022 construction on center starts
March 2023 police and fire relocation to temporary space complete
July 2024 city approves cost reduction
First quarter 2025 police and fire departments move into new center
SOURCE: CITY OF LEWISVILLE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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