This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities III Silver Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards.
Official Project Name: Grain Valley Police Headquarters
Project City/State: City of Grain Valley, MO
Date Completed: May 8, 2024
Chief/Director: Chief of Police Ed Turner; City Administrator Ken Murphy
Project Area (sq. ft.): 20,970
Total Cost: $12,572,285
Cost Per Square Foot: $599
Architect/Firm Name: Hoefer Welker
City/State: Kansas City, MO
Phone: (913) 307-3700
Website: hoeferwelker.com
Design Team: Ken Henton, Principal-in-Charge; Nick Lawler, Project Manager; Chris Krumrei, Project Architect; Ethan Hale, Architecture Support; Kara Koenig, Interior Designer; Ashley Langenfeld, Sustainability Specialist; Steve Wolf, Community Engagement Specialist; Smith and Boucher. MEP Engineer; J&S Structural PA, Structural Engineer; BHC, Civil Engineer; Landworks Studio, Landscape Architect
Project Description
The City of Grain Valley, Missouri, is rapidly growing, with the population expected to rise from 15,000 to over 20,000 by 2025. This surge has strained the local police department, which had outgrown its space in the old city hall building, constructed in 2001 when the population was just 6,000. The facility, already struggling with issues like water infiltration and inadequate drywall holding cells, also faced severe space limitations as the department’s staff has doubled, making it insufficient for both the growing police force and the city’s needs.
After previous unsuccessful bond attempts, Grain Valley sought community backing for a $14 million bond to build a new police facility. Through collaborative efforts with our team and a community engagement specialist, a tailored approach was devised to rally the community around the necessity for the new facility. The bond proposal received majority approval and passed with overwhelming success.
This project is notable for its focus on enhancing officer well-being and fostering community interaction. The building was designed with staff in mind, featuring amenities like a large break area, fitness area, efficient flow and separation of key spaces, all while unifying staff. These spaces enhance officer morale and bring staff together, allowing them to recharge and reconnect after serving the community.
Notable features include a dedicated community room for public use and staff training, expanded inventory storage for evidence processing, a booking area, and a K-9 unit space. Central to the design philosophy was prioritizing officer well-being alongside public-facing elements. Chief Ed Turner highlighted that since the building’s completion, the department has successfully recruited to full staffing levels, indicating its positive impact on recruitment and retention efforts. These attributes combine to create a community-centric facility that harmonizes operational efficiency, employee welfare, and adaptability to meet Grain Valley’s growing demands.