PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — Prince William County opened its new police station on April 18.
The new station located at 5036 Davis Ford Road near the Prince William County Government Center will house not only patrol officers but also the Office of the Chief of Police.
NEW DAY: On April 18, 2018, the Charlie T. Deane Police Station officially opened to the public and began operations from the building. We were pleased to have former Chiefs Deane and Hudson and CXO Chris Martino at the first roll call. More photos: https://t.co/QoZJ7d5u8s pic.twitter.com/loaNwS98Wj
— Prince William PD (@PWCPolice) April 18, 2018
The building opened about five months behind schedule. County officials told us that contractor delays led to the later than the anticipated opening.
They also tell us they’re in the process of reviewing any damages that could be owed to taxpayers because of the delay. A contract’s liquidated damages clause state the county could be paid up to $2,000 per every day the building opened late, totaling more than $140,000.
County spokesman Jason Grant said county officials are still reviewing whether or not to act not he liquidated damages clause.
The new 54,000 square foot station will also house staff from the department’s criminal investigations division, as well as officers who will patrol the Dale City, Lake Ridge, and mid-county area along Davis Ford Road.
Construction for the new facility began in November 2015 and was briefly delayed last fall when a fire broke out on the building’s roof. The fire did not cause major damage.
