City of Decatur, Police and Court Building
The City of Decatur transformed part of a former school complex into a modern center for public safety and civic services. The 34,000 SF Police and Court Building anchors the revitalized Beacon Municipal Complex while respecting the site’s historic modernist architecture.
A Secure and Welcoming Civic Facility
A two-story glass lobby creates a visible, welcoming entrance that reflects the Decatur Police Department’s connection to the community. Contemporary materials and forms complement the original buildings while giving the facility a distinct civic identity.
Designed for Security, Growth and Technology
In addition to the police department, the building includes an updated 911 center, courtroom, and flexible meeting space. Secure areas include evidence storage, inmate holding, staff parking, a sallyport and a delivery area. Locker rooms and fitness spaces support officers and staff.
The facility accommodates current public safety technologies and allows the department to adapt as its needs evolve. Although physically separated from the complex’s other buildings, it connects to them through a public green space that strengthens the Trinity Street streetscape.
Certified: LEED by the U.S. Green Building Council
Learn More / Read Our Blogs:
- Shared Public Safety Campuses: A Smarter Way to Plan for Cost, Growth and Coordination
- Planning the Modern Courthouse: How to Balance Security, Access, and Community Value
- Designing Emergency Operations Centers That Perform When It Matters Most
- How to Plan and Design a Fire Station That Supports Public Safety, Recruitment, and Resilience
- or, see more of our Public Safety, Secure Space and Critical System designs
In association with Rutledge + Alcock (now Office of Design)