Elgin will open first police department in 150 years this fall

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Elgin will open first police department in 150 years this fall

By Amanda Cutshall | 5:09 PM Sep 17, 2024 CDT
Updated 5:09 PM Sep 17, 2024 CDT

The exterior is shown. — The new police department will open in the fall at 204 Depot St. in Elgin. (Courtesy city of Elgin)

The new police department will open in the fall at 204 Depot St. in Elgin. (Courtesy city of Elgin)

Elgin city officials will open the first city police department in 150 years in the fall.

The $6 million, 11,500-square-foot facility located in the historic downtown area near the recently renovated Veterans' Memorial Park will be the new home to the 48-person police department and its staff.

The former police building, at 202 Depot St., will be used for city staff members.

Opens in the fall
204 Depot St., Elgin
www.elgintexas.gov

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Elgin will open first police department in 150 years this fall

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