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Sheriff’s office outlines plan for Lexington Park substation in former rescue-squad building
Summary
County staff and the sheriff described plans to renovate an older rescue-squad building in Lexington Park as Sheriff District 4 substation. Commissioners discussed staffing, operating implications and scheduling for design and construction.
Sheriff’s staff and county project teams reviewed a plan to convert a former rescue-squad building in Lexington Park into Sheriff District 4 substation, providing local patrol presence and a holding room and conference space for operations.
The project concept calls for about 6,000 square feet of renovated space with an initial staffing complement described in the packet; commissioners and sheriff’s staff discussed whether the stated staffing (five deputies referenced in the project sheet) reflected operational needs given leave and 24/7 expectations. Staff said design solicitation work will be prepared and the county expects the design phase to take several months; construction would follow design and procurement timelines.
Commissioners and the sheriff’s representatives emphasized the role a visible substation plays in community-oriented policing and public confidence, noting that a staffed, open facility allows residents to report issues and increases presence in the corridor. Commissioners requested staff continue with design solicitation preparation and to present cost and staffing implications before construction funding is scheduled.
Ending: Staff will proceed with design solicitation preparation and return with refined staffing and operating-cost estimates before the Board commits construction funds.
