FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A major construction project will begin this week in Fort Lauderdale as the city will begin demolishing the former police headquarters on West Broward Boulevard.

The building, which dates back to the 1950s, is being torn down as officers transition to a new, state-of-the-art police headquarters.

City leaders say the new facility will support modern policing, advanced training, and stronger community engagement, with space for more than 700 sworn and civilian employees.

The new headquarters replaces a building that has been standing for over 80 years and no longer meets today’s operational and safety needs.

Police services will remain fully operational throughout the transition, with no impact to public safety as officers move into the new space in phases.

City officials say demolishing the former headquarters is a planned part of the overall campus project and will allow remaining site work to be completed.

Asbestos abatement has already been completed and demolition activity is expected to begin Tuesday.

Fort Lauderdale to begin demolition of outdated police headquarters

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