The City of Bradenton and Bradenton Police Department held an official groundbreaking ceremony today on the future police department headquarters. The new building on 6th Ave W, between 2nd St W and 3rd St W, will replace the outdated headquarters, which opened on November 1, 1998.

The state-of-the-art facility addresses the evolving needs of modern policing, providing future law enforcement officers with the resources they need to serve and protect our citizens effectively. Most importantly, the new headquarters will provide the community with better access to its police department, supporting the community policing model BPD has long embraced. 

Construction is underway on the parking garage for staff and patrol vehicles. Building construction is expected to begin in June. The projected opening for the new BPD HQ is late 2026.

Key Facts:  

• Cost: Approximately $35 million 

• Building size: 50,399 square feet 

• Parking structure (for staff and patrol vehicles): 61,105 square feet (currently under construction) 

• Incorporated advanced crime prevention tools, including predictive analytics and specialized units 

• Dedicated training and meeting spaces equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support ongoing professional development for law enforcement personnel 

• Modernized spaces for Crime Scene Investigations and Property/Evidence department 

• Type of Project: Capital Development Project

• Design architects: AECOM

• Construction: NDC Construction

 

For photos, visit Bradenton PD