CITY OF PHOENIX POLICE HEADQUARTERS
The Phoenix Police Headquarters stands as a vital pillar of public safety and innovation in the heart of downtown. This 27-story facility has been thoughtfully renovated to support modern law enforcement needs. Designed to enhance operational efficiency and community engagement, the headquarters redefines the standard for urban police infrastructure.
At a glance
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ClientCity of Phoenix
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ServicesProject Schedule Management
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sectorPublic & Civic
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LocationPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the City of Phoenix Police Headquarters spans a 27-story office tower built over two basement levels. The headquarters itself offers 506,000 net rentable square feet of office space, purposefully renovated to accommodate a diverse range of law enforcement operations. These include specialized areas for officer training, a technology driven real time crime center, a 911/dispatch communications hub, and facilities for prisoner holding and booking. Additional features include a downtown patrol precinct, an indoor ballistics evidence shooting range, a staff wellness center, and designated public access zones. The building’s infrastructure supports both high-volume activity and long-term adaptability, with energy-efficient systems integrated to promote sustainable operations and reduce environmental impact.
One of the most significant highlights of this project was obtaining the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for floors 23, 24, and 25, which allowed us to provide a new home for the Communications Bureau (911). The biggest challenge was moving the cutover date up by a month and securing all the necessary inspectors’ signoffs, all while coordinating with their own vendors to get their technology up and running. It was a tremendous effort from everyone involved. After countless long shifts and multiple tests of the Fire and Life Safety systems, we came together and successfully met the new cutover date. The transition went smoothly, and the client was extremely happy.Melissa Araque, Project Manager Rider Levett Bucknall
RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL’S INTEGRAL ROLE
RLB has been an invaluable partner to the City of Phoenix on the 100 W Washington project. Our team has provided expertise in Project Management and Cost Management throughout the project’s lifecycle. From the initial programming phase, RLB has been actively involved in guiding the client through the complexities of transforming an older building to meet the needs of its end users. This has included updating outdated systems and ensuring compliance with Fire and Life Safety requirements. In addition, our team has served as the client’s go-to resource for abatement coordination, construction management, furniture relocation, AV, security and access control coordination, and move-in logistics. RLB’s close collaboration with Arrington Watkins Architects, Richard Kennedy Architects, Okland Construction, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department, and numerous other city entities has been key to ensuring the project’s success.
Our team worked diligently to address the unique and complex needs of the Phoenix Police Department through continuous communication and coordination with the project team.
Photos courtesy of Larry Kantor Photography and David Schacher Photography
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