CITY OF BEAVERTON INVITES PUBLIC TO LEARN ABOUT A PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER FOR BEAVERTON'S FUTURE
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: December 13th, 2013 5:02 PM
The City of Beaverton invites residents to a choice of two community open houses on Thursday, Dec. 19 or Thursday, Jan. 16 from 6-8 p.m. The open houses will be held at City Hall (4755 SW Griffith Drive) in the Council Chambers and First Floor Conference Room. Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle, Police Chief Geoff Spalding, and volunteers on a citizen advisory committee will provide an update on plans for a new public safety center for Beaverton.
"With City Hall moving to The Round, we have a great opportunity to make the Griffith Drive building into a public safety center that is up to current safety and security standards," said Mayor Denny Doyle.
When Beaverton's Police Department and municipal court were relocated to Griffith Drive in 1986, the building was meant to be a five- to 10-year temporary location. In 1986, the police force numbered 63 officers and support staff. Today, the department has 174 officers and support staff. In 2012, the city purchased the South Office Building. In January 2013, City Council voted to move City Hall to the South Office Building. The move will take place summer of 2014, presenting an opportunity to make important structural and essential improvements to create an efficient police center.
"We're excited to be taking the next steps towards a renewed public safety center," said Chief Geoff Spalding. "The Griffith Drive building still lacks many of the safety features common for a police department, including a sally port for secure transfer of prisoners and an appropriate juvenile holding area. These open houses are the first of many opportunities to learn about the police department's critical needs."
Light refreshments will be provided at each open house. A presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. at both open houses. For more information, please visit www.RenewforOurBlue.com or call Holly Thompson, the city's Strategic Engagement and Visioning program manager, at 503-526-2658.
In 2013, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon. Since 2007, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton.
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"With City Hall moving to The Round, we have a great opportunity to make the Griffith Drive building into a public safety center that is up to current safety and security standards," said Mayor Denny Doyle.
When Beaverton's Police Department and municipal court were relocated to Griffith Drive in 1986, the building was meant to be a five- to 10-year temporary location. In 1986, the police force numbered 63 officers and support staff. Today, the department has 174 officers and support staff. In 2012, the city purchased the South Office Building. In January 2013, City Council voted to move City Hall to the South Office Building. The move will take place summer of 2014, presenting an opportunity to make important structural and essential improvements to create an efficient police center.
"We're excited to be taking the next steps towards a renewed public safety center," said Chief Geoff Spalding. "The Griffith Drive building still lacks many of the safety features common for a police department, including a sally port for secure transfer of prisoners and an appropriate juvenile holding area. These open houses are the first of many opportunities to learn about the police department's critical needs."
Light refreshments will be provided at each open house. A presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. at both open houses. For more information, please visit www.RenewforOurBlue.com or call Holly Thompson, the city's Strategic Engagement and Visioning program manager, at 503-526-2658.
In 2013, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon. Since 2007, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, please visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton.
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