DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OFLAOAG

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

COMMUNITY PLANNING DEVELOPMENT

CASE STUDY
DESIGN CONSIDERATION FOR POLICE
STATION AND FITNESS GYM

STUDENT: MARK JOHN PAUL D. PANGANIBAN

YEAR & COURSE: BS ARCHITECTURE IV
INSTRUCTOR.: AR. BERNARDO ALCANTARA
DATE DUE: 07 MARCH 2024-F
WHAT IS A POLICE STATION?

A police station is a facility operated by law enforcement agencies where police

officers carry out their duties, including responding to emergency calls, conducting
investigations, processing arrests, and providing public assistance. Police stations
serve as central hubs for policing activities within a particular jurisdiction or area,
providing a physical location for officers to coordinate their efforts and interact with
the public. They typically contain office spaces, holding cells for temporary detention,
interview rooms, and equipment necessary for police operations.

Things to Consider When Designing a Police Station & Parameters

1. Police Station Location

Location of a new police headquarters or station is key to its ability to serve
the community. Often times, citizens want to feel close to the station or want it to be a
visible and accessible part of the neighbourhood or city—not an unapproachable place
at the edge of town. This makes them feel safer and more connected to the force.

If you are looking for a new site, it’s also important to consider your call volume and
where your force is most active. What possible obstacles exist for a particular spot?
Are there active train tracks nearby? A busy school? While officers spend most of
their time in their vehicles, consider the ease with which they can access the station
for roll call, training, and other functions, as well as accessibility to those you serve.

The physical plot of land is also important. If you currently own a site that you want
to rebuild on, is it large enough to accommodate the way your department operates
today, compared to when it was purchased? Is there room for an addition or larger
building footprint? Will there be space for expansion in the future if necessary?

Also think about other properties your department owns, such as storage facilities or
ancillary training facilities. Are these things that could be consolidated onto a new site
to centralize your operations and save money?

Some police headquarters are located in a municipal complex with other city
functions, such as clerk, mayor, or even school administration offices. This can be a
viable option to save on cost. However, if you are considering this approach, make
sure it is appropriate for your department’s operations, growth potential, and future
space needs. It can be much harder to expand down the road when sharing a site with
other offices.

2. Different Building Uses

Law enforcement facilities are unique because of their dramatically different
user groups. This can include officers, detectives, administrative staff, public safety
communications/dispatch personnel, individuals in police custody, and the general
public.
This means you must consider a wide variety of uses for your building both current
and future as well as what type of space (and how much of it) those uses require to be
effective. This could include:

 Large group instruction

 Tactical training
 Forensics labs
 Evidence storage
 911 dispatch / public safety communications
 Holding cells
 Interview rooms
 Secure areas for police and tactical vehicles
 Sally port and secure inmate transfer
 Roll call and staff meeting space
 A place for ceremonies or department recognition events
 Kitchen or café area
 Workout facilities
 Space to meet with community groups or members
 Public entrance and lobby

Your building’s design and flow should cater to your processes and procedures,
making operations easier and more efficient. While there is a place for aesthetically
pleasing design in a police station, function is the first priority. Design should never
impede the job that needs to be done.

3. Technology Needs
A crucial component of an effective police station is technology system design.
The devices, software, and systems that police departments use are evolving. From
dispatch to patrol to forensics, consider all of the systems you need in place and
operational as soon as you move in.

Also consider how these tools or how you use them can change. Do you have plans to
update or phase out equipment you are currently using? What does this look like if the
force grows? Work with your technology and design team to accurately estimate what
kind of space you need for storage, charging, and maintenance today and in the future.

Be sure to think about how you are collecting and using the output from your
equipment. What network capabilities do you need for transferring and storing data,
such as from vehicle and body cameras?

When designing conference and workspaces, consider the tools your team needs to do
their job every day. Make decisions about video conferencing, virtual reality training
equipment, and other technology tools during the design phase.

And of course, establishing the appropriate station security infrastructure is critical.

This includes your secure entrances, building key card access, security cameras.

4. Connection with the Community

 Police station design is no longer just about building a secure, operational
building. More than ever before, integration and relationship building with the
community is a significant component of effective law enforcement. Consider how
you can connect your new space with the community surrounding it, while
maintaining the necessary level of security.

Are there shared spaces you can create to increase your reach into the neighborhood?
This might include a gym for use by all municipal employees, a parking garage open
to the public, or a green space or a basketball court accessible to passersby.

The more you can provide benefits for and connectivity with citizens, the more buy in
and support you will have for your construction project. This can also earn more
support for your department as a whole by increasing opportunities for interaction
with those you protect and serve.

5. FEMALE AND MALE DETENTION CELL

a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or
illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily.

6. INTEL OR IVESTIGATIONS
The gathering of intelligence information is a never-ending process based
upon criminal predicate. Unlike evidence from investigations, intelligence
information remains confidential and is protected under state and federal laws. The
utilization of this information can take a seemingly small investigation and turn it into
a multi-jurisdictional investigation crossing several counties, states and sometimes
even countries.

7. LOBBY
to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially
members of a legislative body on legislation. LOBBY is a corridor or hall connected
with a larger room or series of rooms and used as a passageway or waiting room.

8. ARMORY
Their primary function is still to provide spaces for training, administration,
and material storage for the assigned military units. Armories are also utilized to
respond to emergencies and support state disaster relief for floods, fires, snowstorms,
tornados, water outages.

9. ADMIN/LOG/FIN/PCR
Police Community Relations wherein the police officers room
10. WCCP/ JUVENILE AREA

Women's and Children Concerns Division- Directorate for. Investigation and

Detective Management. WCCD-CIDG. Women and Children Complaints Division-
Criminal Investigation. and Detection Group

11. CONFERENCE ROOM

A conference room is a room used for private meetings. The purpose of the
room is usually to allow people to talk privately without being overheard by others in
the building.

There are many different types of conference rooms available. Some are large enough
to hold several dozen people while others can only accommodate two or three. There
are even some that are equipped with video conferencing technology so that remote
participants can join in via their computers.

12. QUARTERS
A place for people to live, especially if they're in the military, can be called
quarters. If you join the Army, your quarters might be a dorm-like space that you
share with many other people. You can use this word to mean "housing" generally,
although it's most common for soldiers and servants to live in quarters.

13. RADIO RM
The use of your police radio is an important part of every patrol officer's day.
The police radio is your main source of contact with dispatchers and other officers.
The radio is one of your most important tools and the main lifeline in volatile or
hostile situations

General Police Administrative operations

A.Executive’s Requirements (room or space sizes in feet)
1.Chief’s office: 12 by 12 to 12 by 15
2.Private entrance: 3 by 6
3.Conference Room: 10 by 10
4.Chief’s office toilet: 6 by 8
5.Chief’s office clothes closet: 2 by 4
6.Assistant chief’s office: 9 by 10
7.Chief’s secretary’s office: combined with main record room, 10 by 17
8. Other: waiting rooms or public lobby: 15 by 20

B. Training
1. Firearms range: 15 by 70
2. Supplies storage: 6 by 6
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FITNESS GYM OF POLICE OFFICER

PHYSICAL FITNESS IS VITAL TO EVERY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

IN ADDITION TO THE FACT THAT POLICE OFFICERS ARE ALSO
SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE MALADIES THAT THREATEN THE GENERAL
POPULATION BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE EXERCISE, SITUATIONS MAY
ARISE WHERE A LIFE DEPENDS ON THE FITNESS OF A RESPONDING
OFFICER. GOOD PHYSICAL FITNESS IMPROVES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL,
AND INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING. IN THE AREA OF PHYSICAL
FUNCTIONING, PROPER FITNESS HELPS THE OFFICER MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL HEALTH AND ENERGY, AND ENABLES HIM TO INCREASE HIS
STAMINA AND STRENGTH. ALSO THE OFFICER IN GOOD PHYSICAL
CONDITION IS LESS LIKELY TO CONTRACT DISEASE. IN THE AREA OF
EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING, FITNESS CONTROLS EXCESSIVE STRESS
AND PROMOTES EMOTIONAL STABILITY. INTELLECTUAL FUNCTIONING
INCREASES MENTAL ALERTNESS AND LEARNING POTENTIAL AND
IMPROVES PROBLEMSOLVING ABILITY.

THE 5 GYM REQUIREMENTS EVERY FITNESS SPACE NEEDS

When designing the ultimate fitness space, it’s important to have all the basic
categories included. After all, just like a workout, you want your gym to be well
balanced with a good variety of different equipment types, machines, accessories, and
training opportunities. The goal is to design a fitness space that people will want to
use, and will keep coming back to, again and again. Whether you’re a property
manager adding a gym to your multi-family residence or an HR executive designing
the ultimate corporate wellness package, a well-planned gym will have people
enthusiastic about being in your space.
No matter your organization’s industry or background, the right fitness space will
keep your people engaged and happy. To create a highly effective fitness center, be
sure to include these five essential elements.

CARDIO
When it comes to cardio, everyone has their preference. That’s why we recommend
having a nice mix of different machines and equipment. Treadmills, ellipticals,
stationary bicycles, and stair climbers are all great options.

We partner with Precor to supply our projects with top-of-the-line cardio equipment,
including The Experience™ Series 600, 700, and 800 lines. Each product is designed
for the rigors of commercial facilities and provides effective, comfortable, and
engaging workouts.

STRENGTH TRAINING
The bedrock of any effective workout, strength training is an absolute must-have
component for any gym. Supply a good variety of different free weights, dumbbells,
kettlebells, and other weights so that your exercisers have plenty of options. For more
ideas, check out some of these Escape strength accessories.

Adding specialized strength training machines to your gym is also a surefire way to
keep your exercisers engaged and coming back.

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS TOOLS

Functional fitness equipment fitness centers need. To keep exercisers happy and
engaged, you have to make it fun! Functional fitness tools are a very popular way to
get a workout in, and they may help you attract new users to your organizations and
facilities.

INTERACTIVE EQUIPMENT

The future is here and it looks like exciting, interactive exercise equipment. Imagine
having a personal trainer available to you at the touch of a screen. That’s what tools
like the Escape MARS Screen bring to your gym: a library of self-guided exercise
videos and fun, pre-loaded workouts.

PLANNING & DESIGN FOR FLOW

It’s not enough to simply fill a room with equipment and dumbbells; if there isn’t a
cohesive plan in mind for how the space is going to flow, it won’t be an effective
exercise space.

In addition to where the equipment is placed, how each workout category flows into
the other, and the way in which activities are spaced out, it’s also important to
consider the technical requirements.
Selecting the location for the police station near the bypass offers several advantages.
Firstly, it ensures proximity to people, especially those commuting along the bypass,
enabling quick response times to emergencies and incidents that may occur in the area.
Secondly, the availability of space near the bypass allows for the construction of a
larger facility, accommodating essential amenities such as parking, holding cells, and
administrative offices, without encroaching on residential or commercial areas. This
strategic placement balances accessibility for the community with practical
considerations for the station's operational needs.

Moreover, choosing a location near the bypass also takes into account the spatial
needs of the police station. By opting for a site near the bypass, there is often more
available land, which allows for the construction of a larger and more comprehensive
facility. This extra space enables the inclusion of essential amenities and
infrastructure within the police station complex, such as ample parking facilities for
police vehicles and visitors, holding cells for detained individuals, administrative
offices for staff, training facilities, and potentially even room for future expansion or
additional services.

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