The Facilities Information and Communication Committee, in the interest of informing the community about the South River Road Police and Fire Complex Proposal, will provide answers to Frequently Asked Questions in the days leading up to the March 12 Town Election.
Bedford has experienced significant growth and commercial development during the past few decades. We are a vibrant community with more than 23,000 residents and hundreds of businesses. The current Safety Complex at 55 Constitution Drive was originally designed as general office space and was retrofitted when the Police and Fire Departments moved into the building in 1994.
As a result, the Safety Complex no longer meets the needs of our community, and of our first responders. Staffing has increased to meet increasing call volumes, creating a space shortage. Both the police and fire operations do not meet modern standards required to ensure the health and safety of employees.
For example, separate holding cells are now required for males, females and juveniles, and there is no space to create these areas.