The city of Manchester was in the process of launching a large-scale public works complex when it became apparent that the property could also accommodate a new police headquarters facility to house the Manchester Police Department’s 230 sworn officers. ADG teamed with the local architect who was already under contract with the city for the public works complex.
Working directly with the Manchester Police Department staff, ADG developed detailed design documents of all interior layouts, specialized equipment coordination, security systems design and specification, and development of the critical infrastructure redundancies to support the facility. Departments housed in the new 75,000-SF facility included property and evidence, records, investigations, communications, a detective’s unit, and a street crimes unit. This facility also included an evidence storage and processing lab.
Included in the design was a major component of the training unit, an eight-lane indoor firing range. Utilizing our expertise in law enforcement planning and design, ADG ensured the new facility was designed to meet rigorous CALEA inspections and achieved accreditation. This project received the AIA New Hampshire Design Honor Award.
