Project Profile:
New St. Cloud, MN Police Facility

project date:	2006 - 2009
client:	GLT Architects
e&a project manager:	Tony Chojnowski, RCDD, OSP

E&A was engaged by GLT Architects to provide Data/Voice Cabling, Security, A/V Multimedia, and Dispatch & Radio Communications design for the New St. Cloud Police Facility.

The St. Cloud Police made their move into the new headquarters December 8th, 2009. The building was completed in late November after 18 months of construction. The $36.5 million state of the art building is designed for 20-30 years of expansion.

There are five levels; the two lower stories are underground. The lowest level provides 200 parking stalls for employees, long term records storage, maintenance shops, K-9 kennels, and vehicle forensic bays. The next level has marked squad parking, wash bays, locker rooms, workout room, evidence rooms, sleeping rooms and lounge, and a forensic lab.

The main level (or ground level) is primarily patrol and records offices, conference and training room, and information windows. During day time hours citizens can come to the St. Cloud Police Department Information lobby to obtain a variety of services. These services include reporting crimes not involving suspects or witnesses, requesting copies of reports, applying for taxicab licenses and gun permits, requesting background checks, and additional services.

The main public lobby has a three story glass atrium and the elevators and surrounded with fourteen foot high glass murals of historical pictures from their department.

The second level contains offices, a conference room, and work areas for Administration, Criminal Investigations, School Resource Officers, and the Gang/Drug Unit. There is also a large lunch room/lounge with a walkout patio onto the roof. The third level penthouse is storage and heating systems.