The Odessa Police Department currently operates out of a building constructed in 1947 that was previously used as the school shop classroom when the 1912 School Building next door to it was in operation. The building is about 1,850 square feet in size with only 900 square feet of usable work space. To keep pace with Odessa’s continued growth and needs, it is anticipated that personnel will continue to increase. It was agreed by Odessa city leadership that the current police headquarters lacked sufficient space to perform efficient police operations. In early 2023, the Odessa Board of Aldermen authorized Police Facility Design Group to conduct a needs assessment to identify building deficiencies and how to address the city's long-term facilities needs.
EXPECTED STAFF GROWTH
FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART