Mesa launched a massive renovation of its police headquarters on Monday.
Plumbing, electricity and other infrastructure will be replaced, while improving the efficiency of existing space. The project will also increase security and provide a larger public lobby.
Police Chief Ken Cost, who is retiring this month, expressed his gratitude.
"It starts with your elected officials. Do they support you? And at a time where a lot of cities around the country were talking about defunding public safety, this city stepped up and gave us that support and the citizens stepped up and gave us a resounding vote of yes – we want you to have these projects," Cost said.
The facility was originally built in 1974. Renovations are expected to be completed in 20 months.
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