The communications bureau now occupies a three-floor facility with approximately 14,000 square feet per floor and is equipped with upgraded systems that support a modern, high-tech working environment. It\u2019s within the department\u2019s new 27-story headquarters at 100 West Washington Street<\/a> in downtown Phoenix.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a moment of immense pride for our department,\u201d Orender said. \u201cThis workspace reflects our operators\u2019 and dispatchers\u2019 professionalism and their dedication.\u201d<\/p>\n Why is Phoenix police communications bureau moving to new location?<\/p>\n The newly renovated, 500,000-square-foot headquarters at 100 West Washington Street in downtown Phoenix has been a long time coming.<\/p>\n The city bought the building, which was formerly known as Wells Fargo Plaza, for $46.5 million in 2021. Renovations started in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n Officials decided to shift away from the old Phoenix Police base on Washington Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues due to its aging infrastructure and small size.<\/p>\n The old headquarters, which sit a few blocks west of the new facility, opened in 1975, when Phoenix\u2019s population was less than half of what it is now.<\/p>\n Communications Bureau Administrator Allie Edwards called the move to Phoenix police headquarters a key milestone in the department\u2019s years-long effort to transform a former bank tower into its central hub.<\/p>\n \u201cOur new center is equipped with updated emergency communications software, ensuring that we can handle emergencies with greater efficiency and reliability,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cThis technology is a cornerstone of our operations, enabling us to respond swiftly and effectively to the 2.2 million calls we receive each year.\u201d<\/p>\n We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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