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Police Station Update
The Battle Creek Police Department is moving!
In mid-May 2017 officials began an 18-month or so construction process across Patterson Way from the current station, 20 N. Division St. This location, most recently a parking lot and at 34 N. Division, actually was the location of our previous police station.
Patterson Way is now closed to thru traffic between Division Street and East Michigan Avenue. You can still access City Hall via both driveways, as well as the handicapped/public parking to the Calhoun County Justice Center, off Patterson.
In July 2018, we have begun marking furniture, and moving items across the street, as we prepare to move our police operations!
We expect to be moved over, and inviting you to a grand opening celebration, in August 2018. Stay tuned for tour times. We hope you'll join us to check out our excellent new spaces.
In mid-May 2017 officials began an 18-month or so construction process across Patterson Way from the current station, 20 N. Division St. This location, most recently a parking lot and at 34 N. Division, actually was the location of our previous police station.
Patterson Way is now closed to thru traffic between Division Street and East Michigan Avenue. You can still access City Hall via both driveways, as well as the handicapped/public parking to the Calhoun County Justice Center, off Patterson.
In July 2018, we have begun marking furniture, and moving items across the street, as we prepare to move our police operations!
We expect to be moved over, and inviting you to a grand opening celebration, in August 2018. Stay tuned for tour times. We hope you'll join us to check out our excellent new spaces.
Give feedback
- Email your comments to PublicInput@battlecreekmi.gov
- Call the City Manager's Office at 269-966-3378
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Name sign at the northwest corner of the new building, July 2018.
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Second-floor office view, July 2018.
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Second-floor hallway sky light, July 2018.
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Bright interior colors at the new BCPD, July 2018.
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Circular entry progress, February 2018.
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Looking up in the two-story circular entry, February 2018.
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Windows installed, February 2018.
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Wall framing inside, February 2018.
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Building progress, October 2017.
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The start of circular entry construction, July 2017.
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Groundbreaking setup, June 2017.
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Hard hats at groundbreaking, June 2017.
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Official groundbreaking of new BCPD, June 2017.
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Original 34 N. Division PD, current station, new station rendering.
Project history
City officials visited with Neighborhood Planning Councils, offered station tours, and participated in community conversations to collect your input on the future of our police station.
The current location, opened in the early 1970s, was assessed by architects. Age and lack of space contribute to issues that have resulted in the $15.5 million new building. It will accommodate our staff and their space/storage needs, as well as offer new community spaces where we can meet with our neighbors and visitors, improving our connections to the community.
Chief Jim Blocker also has presented to the City Commission information on the current station and goals for a new station, which you can view by clicking on this link.
See the most updated rendering of the new building, below.
20 N. Division station tour
If you didn't get the chance to tour our current station, you can take the virtual tour with Sgt. Jeff Case by watching the video below.