City of Lubbock Police Headquarters Awarded by OFFICER Station Design Awards

OFFICER Magazine has announced the winners of its fifth annual Station Design Awards, celebrating the best in architecture and design for law enforcement and public safety facilities nationwide. The City of Lubbock Police Department Headquarters in Lubbock, Texas, received a Silver Award in the LE Facilities I category of facilities greater than 50,000 SF. These awards recognize the creative and functional designs that meet the evolving needs of officers, staff, and their surrounding communities.

Paul Peluso, Managing Editor for OFFICER Magazine, noted the 2024 OSDA entries displayed several trends seen in the current landscape for law enforcement facilities.

“Not only were the facilities submitted this year functional, but several of them stood out for the amenities provided to the officers and staff. When it comes to recruitment and retention, a department’s facility can play a big role in getting an officer to join, and ultimately stay.” Peluso added, “We also saw an increase in submissions of mid-sized facilities. As a lot of smaller communities across the country begin to grow in size, so do the public safety facilities."

The LPD Headquarters is a 52,000-square-foot facility located in Downtown Lubbock, designed to centralize operations and enhance public service while contributing to the area’s revitalization. Key features include:

• Centralized location for the Motors Division, key personnel from the Patrol Division, and the Records Department, improving accessibility for residents.
• Housing critical units like Major Crimes, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), and Property Crimes, alongside Internal Affairs, Community Outreach, and Administration.
• Shared space with the City of Lubbock Fire Marshal’s Office to foster collaboration during investigations.
• Amenities like multi-purpose meeting spaces, collaboration rooms, a fitness center, and break areas, promoting officer wellness and efficient operations.

The facility’s design supports innovation, teamwork, and community engagement to continue to advance safety and security in the community.

We are thrilled to partner with LPD and the City of Lubbock to provide them a new home that supports their physical and mental well-being," said Parkhill's Ryan Wilkens, AIA. "The facility is a testament to the city’s commitment to public safety in our thriving community. Facilities like this are a wonderful recruitment and retention tool for LPD leadership."

OFFICER Magazine Announces 2024 Officer Station Design Award Winners