Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bradenton Police Department - May 20

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May 8, 2025 
                                                                                                             

                                                                                 

BRADENTON, FL – The City of Bradenton is proud to announce the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bradenton Police Department Headquarters, scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at 705 3rd Street West.

 

The new facility will replace the existing police headquarters, which has served the community since it opened on November 1, 1998. As public safety needs continue to grow and evolve, the City is investing in a modern, centralized facility that will enhance law enforcement capabilities, community outreach, and inter-agency coordination.

 

“This project has been years in the making, and we’re thrilled to take this important step forward,” said Mayor Gene Brown. “The new headquarters reflects our City’s continued commitment to safety, innovation, and providing our police department with the resources they need to best serve our residents.”

 

Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan also emphasized the importance of the new facility. “The groundbreaking of the new headquarters of the Bradenton Police Department illustrates the City's commitment to invest in public safety and provide the highest level of protection to our citizens,” said Chief Bevan. “The state-of-the-art headquarters is designed to address the evolving needs of modern policing and provide future law enforcement officers with the resources they need to serve and protect our citizens effectively. More than anything, the new headquarters will provide the community with better access to their police department, supporting the community policing model we have long embraced.”

Key Features of the New Headquarters:

  • Total size: 50,399 square feet.
  • Advanced crime prevention tools, including predictive analytics and specialized units.
  • Dedicated training facilities with the latest technology.
  • Modernized spaces for CSI, Property and Evidence departments.
  • Safe, secure parking for staff and vehicles.     

o    Total gross parking structure: 61,015 square feet. 

All are welcome to attend the ceremony as we mark this exciting milestone in building a safer, stronger Bradenton.

 

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