The move comes after Allen voters passed an $83 million bond in 2023 to contribute funding to the project. The 103,000-square-foot, three-story facility will be located on Century Parkway, between Allen City Hall and the Allen post office, according to city documents.
Assistant Police Chief Kyle Taliaferro said the department has grown in size along with the city and outgrew its current facility several years ago.
“I want the community to know how much we appreciate their support,” Taliaferro said. “This was a huge ask.”
A closer look
The new headquarters will include:
- A large community room for public events
- An expanded property and evidence room
- A larger crime scene lab
- Secure parking
- Strategically organized workspaces
- A human performance center dedicated to officer wellness
- A spacious training room
The department is currently spread out across several offices with some officers using closets as offices. Taliaferro said having everyone under one roof will increase efficiency.
“One of the big things that’s going to be great about this new building is bringing everyone back together," he said.
Taliaferro said staff worked with the architects to design a space around employee wellness. The new facility will feature natural light, new fitness equipment, quiet rooms, lactation rooms and enough office space for everyone, he said.
The cost
The majority of the funding for the project comes from the 2023 voter-approved bond. Proposition E, for the new police building, passed with 6,467 votes in favor, or 62.88% of votes cast.
In June, Allen City Council approved the final guaranteed maximum price of $67,710,145, bringing the total budget to $97.1 million, city documents state.
The remaining funds will come from federal grants, interest earnings and savings, according to city documents.
Looking ahead
Taliaferro said the department worked hard to ensure this new building will meet the city’s needs as it continues to grow.
“We’re estimating that in 30 years, the city will be completely built out,” Taliaferro said. “We will have space to adequately staff our department for that number [of residents].”
