This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities I Gold award in the 2021 Officer Law Enforcement Design Awards. Find the full list of winners here.
The new Mount Prospect Police Headquarters (MPPHQ) is an adaptive reuse of a former manufacturing/warehouse facility. Located on 5.5 acres, the MPPHQ is designed to meet community needs for 50 years with features including flexible space and accessible wiring raceways for new technologies.
A warehouse, with an abundance of open high-volume space, lends itself well to adaptive reuse as a public safety facility. Today, a previously outmoded building is transformed with an updated exterior and repurposed interior.
A primary design goal of this project was to help strengthen department culture. The resulting open floor plan, wide corridors and central break area facilitate communication and daily interactions. Ample natural light boosts morale, while branding elements incorporated throughout contribute to a sense of pride and belonging.
Officer readiness is supported by a training room, firing range and padded room for de-escalation and defensive tactics instruction. A fitness center helps officers maintain physical health and well-being.
A drive-thru sally port leads into the detention area with space for booking, holding cells and interview rooms. The evidence processing area supports biological, DNA and drug testing with abundant storage space, including a garage for processing vehicles.
MPPHQ’s inviting counseling room is a space for the police social worker to provide on-site services to community residents, typically in difficult circumstances.
The MPPHQ has a new front façade, created by demolishing portions of the existing structure to reorient the front of the building, and provide space for public parking. A secured parking lot serves staff with police vehicles housed in an enclosed garage.
A striking civic plaza and entry adds depth to the MPPHQ’s reimagined exterior. The transparent façade welcomes the public into an open lobby with reception and records counters. A glass-walled multi-purpose room is available for public events, advancing the department’s goals for community engagement.
Architect/Firm Name: FGM Architects
