<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0i9Wus_0wDInIhH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0i9Wus_0wDInIhH00" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>The city of Avondale recently cut the ribbon on its new state-of-the-art Public Safety Detention Center. (City of Avondale/Submitted)</figcaption></figure>The City of Avondale Police Department held a dedication ceremony for its new state-of-the-art Public Safety Detention Center, located at 50 N. Eliseo C. Felix, Jr. Way. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Mayor Kenn Weise, members of the Avondale City Council, and city leadership took place Tuesday, Oct. 1, marking the completion of this modern facility.“This new detention center represents our ongoing commitment to enhancing public safety in Avondale,” said Avondale Police Chief Memo Espinoza. “It provides us with advanced tools and resources to ensure the well-being of our officers and the security of those in our custody.”The new $21.3 million, 21,841-square-foot facility, designed by Perlman Architects and constructed by Willmeng Construction, replaces the previous detention center at 6th Street and Western in Old Town Avondale. It features a police substation, staff offices, a defensive tactics training space, a locker room and a detention center capable of holding up to 34 detainees. The facility incorporates the latest advancements in design and technology, significantly enhancing the safety of both officers and detainees.“The new Avondale Detention Center demonstrates our commitment to public safety and to equipping our officers with the resources they need,” said Avondale Mayor Kenn Weise. “This facility enhances security and allows for future growth, ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our community.”“Avondale has been a tremendous partner for the Willmeng team, and we are looking forward to seeing their resources continue to grow and make a difference in the community of Avondale,” James Murphy, Willmeng Constructions CEO added.“To build projects for our public safety officials is especially gratifying for us,” James Crean, Senior Client Relations Manager for Willmeng Constructions said about the facility. “We’re very honored to be able to complete this facility for the City of Avondale and for the men and women who stand between us and harm’s way.”“Perlman Architects was honored to be a part of the design and construction for this unique Police and Detention Center Facility,” Gerrald Adams, Director of Perlman Architects added. “We feel this building is more than just a police and detention facility but represents change and positivity to south Avondale residents and the officers serving the community from this facility. It truly will benefit the community for many years to come.”</div></body>

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Avondale dedicates new public safety detention facility

The City of Avondale Police Department held a dedication ceremony for its new state-of-the-art Public Safety Detention Center, located at 50 N. Eliseo C. Felix, Jr. Way. A ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Mayor Kenn Weise, members of the Avondale City Council, and city leadership took place Tuesday, Oct. 1, marking the completion of this modern facility.