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GREENSBORO – The Greensboro Police Department is putting the final touches on their new home in the Weaver Building, located at 104 E Sunset Avenue. This time last year, the Weaver Building was occupied by the Greensboro Historical Society, but Town Hall space constraints led the Greensboro Town Council to reclaim the building to be used for the Police Department. Town Manager Cindy Yost said she anticipates the Department being fully moved in by the end of the week.
“The move into the Weaver Building allows the Greensboro Police Department to operate in a safer, more efficient, and more professional environment than the crowded space they currently occupy with Town Hall,” Yost said, “The current space limits secure storage, private reporting, evidence handling, and officer coordination. Those constraints create inefficiencies and increase risk.”
Yost said that the motivation behind the move is focused on community and officer safety, “having appropriate space allows officers to function more efficiently, respond more effectively, and better serve the community.” She added that the expanded space allows for more separation of publicly-accessible areas and secure spaces in the Department, and offers more organized storage of records and equipment. “The move is about improving operations, not expansion, and ensures the department can meet current needs in a responsible and professional manner,” Yost said.
A grand total of $14,000 was needed to renovate the building and bring it into compliance with the Department’s needs. Yost explained that the Town originally budgeted $10,000 for the project, but unforeseen issues required an additional $4,000 to be used. “The costs were covered using Speed Camera funds, which are legally restricted for public safety–related purposes. Using those funds avoided any impact on the Town’s general operating budget,” Yost said.
“It’s gratifying to see the project coming together and to recognize the progress that’s been made. This was a practical, needs-driven effort focused on improving safety and operations, and reaching this point shows the value of careful planning and collaboration,” Yost said, “Most importantly, it puts the Police Department in a better position to serve the community effectively going forward.” She also noted that the Greensboro Public Works staff deserves praise for their hard work in getting the building whipped into shape in just eight weeks.
