Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Service Center

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office employs hundreds of Minnesotans for various roles, including patrol, investigations, and managing the crime lab. The 100,000 square foot Public Safety Service Center supports these functions, housing a communications center, armory, SWAT team, and storage for over 115 vehicles. This facility replaces the outdated Enforcement Division in Brooklyn Park.

Journey to Carbon-Neutral Future
Aligned with Hennepin County’s Climate Action Plan, the facility features electric vehicle stations, solar panels, and a geothermal system for energy-efficient heating and cooling. These initiatives aim to reduce the carbon footprint and promote biodiversity through native plant conservation.

Building Better Futures
Located on the County Adult Correctional Facility campus, the new center replaces a deconstructed work release building. Better Futures Minnesota, a non-profit aiding high-risk adults, handled the deconstruction, salvaging materials for resale and supporting their outreach programs.

The Public Safety Service Center project engaged a diverse workforce, with goals of 32% BIPOC and 20% female participation. Projections show 50% BIPOC and 10% female workforce involvement. Small, minority, and women-owned businesses make up 8.75% of the contractors. Stahl supports these diversity efforts, enhancing opportunities for women and people of color in construction.