North Ridgeville Police Department

North Ridgeville, Ohio

Municipal Facility

About this Project

The City of North Ridgeville addressed the need for expanded law enforcement infrastructure with the completion of a state-of-the-art 19,833-square-foot police department in March 2024, alongside a 7,800-square-foot storage facility. Designed to align with the nearby fire department, the facility creates a cohesive visual identity for the city’s public safety buildings while integrating modern functionality with the community’s architectural character.

A key feature is the dedicated tornado shelter, engineered to meet state safety standards and remain operational during emergencies, ensuring continuity of critical services. This highlights the city’s proactive approach to disaster preparedness and public safety.

The facility includes specialized areas such as holding cells, administrative offices, interrogation rooms, and evidence storage, designed to enhance security and workflow efficiency. The adjacent storage building provides ample space for vehicles, equipment, and other resources, further supporting operational needs. Public-facing areas foster community engagement with designated spaces for meetings and interactions, reflecting a commitment to accessibility and transparency.

Blending functionality with timeless design, the facility complements the fire department to create a unified aesthetic among public service buildings.

While a police station building brings many different requirements (jail, security measures, communication systems, IT, etc.) AVG was up to the task. AVG worked hand in hand with the State of Ohio (jail administrators), our radio vendor, our IT company, etc., to build a quality police/emergency facility that stayed on budget and schedule.

Last, and most importantly, what makes AVG a quality firm is its people. They took pride in their work, and they shared our passion to bring a quality product to our city.

Michael Freeman

Chief, North Ridgeville Police Department

Read more about this project in the June 2024 issue of Northeast Ohio Properties magazine here!