Fort Lauderdale Demolishes 1950s Police Headquarters for New Facility

Demolition of Former Police Headquarters

• 🏗️ Demolition of the former police headquarters in Fort Lauderdale is set to begin this week, starting January 14th.
• 📅 The building, which dates back to the 1950s, is being torn down to make way for remaining site work on an overall campus project.

New State-of-the-Art Facility

• 🏢 Officers are transitioning into a new state-of-the-art police headquarters located nearby.
• 🎯 The new facility is designed to support modern policing, advanced training, and stronger community engagement.
• 👥 It will accommodate over 700 sworn and civilian employees.

Operational Continuity and Safety

• ✅ Police services will remain fully operational throughout the transition, with no impact on public safety.
• ⚠️ The old building no longer meets today's operational and safety needs.
• 🧹 Asbestos abatement has already been completed prior to demolition.