Commission approves purchase of 940 Bryant Way for east police substation and peer‑support space

The Bowling Green commission unanimously approved the purchase of property at 940 Bryant Way (owned by Shed Holdings LLC) on March 17 to provide space for police training, peer‑support services and an east‑side substation.

Staff described the property as roughly 18,000 square feet of usable space that can house training activities and a permanent office for the department’s peer support clinician. Police leadership said the location on the east side of town will reduce travel time from headquarters to incidents in that growing area and provide a local place for community members to meet officers without traveling to central headquarters.

Why it matters: the acquisition is intended to improve response times in a fast‑growing part of the city, provide secure, confidential peer‑support space for first responders and expand community engagement on the east side.

Timing and implementation: staff said the property owner needs time to vacate and liquidate inventory; small renovations are anticipated and staff hoped for occupancy by October. Municipal order 2026‑73 authorized purchase and authorized officials to execute sale and related documents; commissioners approved the added agenda item and the purchase by roll call.

Quotes: "This will provide an opportunity for faster service in that side of town," a staff member said, adding it would serve as a place where residents can report issues or meet police in their neighborhood.

Next steps: staff will finalize the sale documents, plan minor renovations, and coordinate peer‑support confidentiality protocols and operational use with police and city departments.