The new Mount Prospect Police Headquarters (MPPHQ) is an adaptive reuse of a former manufacturing/warehouse facility. Located on 5.5 acres, the MPPHQ is designed to meet community needs for 50 years with features including flexible space and accessible wiring raceways for new technologies. A warehouse, with an abundance of open high-volume space, lends itself well to adaptive reuse as a public safety facility.  Today, a previously outmoded building is transformed with an updated exterior and repurposed interior. The resulting open 89,869 s.f. floor plan, wide corridors, and central break area facilitate communication and daily interactions. Ample natural light boosts morale, while branding elements incorporated throughout contribute to a sense of pride and belonging.
Officer readiness is supported by a training room, firing range, and padded room for de-escalation and defensive tactics instruction. A drive-thru sally port leads into the detention area with space for booking, holding cells, and interview rooms. The evidence processing area supports biological, DNA, and drug testing with abundant storage space, including a garage for processing vehicles.