Upon completion of the renovations at 2129 North Congress Avenue, the Youth Empowerment Program and Library will move into this newly reconstructed state-of-the-art facility.  Consequently, this relocation will create a vacancy at the Lindsey Davis Community Center, which will result in available space to accommodate a new community police substation. 

With respect to size, the Lindsey Davis Community Center structure is comprised of a two-story building that encompasses a total of 2,500 square feet and can ideally complement community policing efforts.  It is planned that the substation will be used to conduct shift briefings, provide office space for report writing, meetings with staff and citizens, facilitate access for residents to walk-in to file complaints and other matters as appropriate.

Given the fact that the Lindsey Davis Community Center is located in a geographic area that accounted for approximately 32% of the City’s violent crimes during year 2020, it is hopeful and expected that this move will not only strengthen community policing measures, but also serve to reduce crime and promote increased engagement with law enforcement personnel.