The village of Hanover Park recently opened a new 63,000-square-foot police department headquarters. Dewberry provided facility needs assessment and design for the police headquarters and village hall, the center of local government operations.

The building's exterior was designed to relate to the rest of the campus, with a palette of brick, precast concrete, metal panels, and glass. The police department lobby and community room have dramatic amounts of glass to create an inviting atmosphere, and to increase safety at night.

The police headquarters includes an indoor firing range, jail, and enclosed garage large enough for 27 vehicles. The facility also accommodates crime scene vehicle processing, a crime lab, and evidence processing. "We're a progressive police department, and now we finally have a modern facility to reflect that," said Police Chief David Webb.

Although the Village of Hanover Park has opted not to seek a LEED^® rating, this sustainable new facility was designed and built to LEED Gold standards, which will result in significant reductions in energy and water usage.

"The final outcome is a building that the residents of Hanover Park are proud of, providing a civic focal point for future redevelopment of the Lake Street corridor and surrounding area," says Howard Killian, director of public works.

*Quote from "Long-awaited Hanover Park police headquarters open" by Kimberly Pohl in the Daily Herald