Building a high-end facility with value-engineering practices

Designed for future expansion, the upgraded 21,000-square-foot police headquarters includes secure holding cells, improved records storage and evidence processing areas, a fitness center, locker rooms, quiet rooms, conference rooms, a community room open for public use, and sufficient open-office space for staff. Photo by Bob Greenspan

For over 20 years, the Grain Valley Police Department has shared a humble office building with various city departments. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Missouri, the size of the police staff has doubled, resulting in a dire need for an updated facility and improved resources.

Kansas City-based construction company McCownGordon Construction has been involved in Grain Valley construction developments for several years. They were a natural fit to collaborate with architecture firm Hoefer Welker to lead construction on a new headquarters facility made possible by a recently passed bond.

This upgraded facility reflects the leadership’s commitment to cultivating a police department that provides the best public safety services to all members of the Grain Valley community, raising the bar for excellence within the region.

As the Grain Valley population continues to grow, recruiting and retaining high-performing police officers, enhancing morale and performance, and delivering a public safety facility the community can be proud of are all crucial elements to the city’s future success.

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