Ribbon Cutting Planned For SMPD Downtown Substation

SANTA MONICA, CA — The Santa Monica Police Department will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new downtown substation on Thursday.

The substation, located on the first floor of Santa Monica Place, is opening as part of an effort to "strengthen public safety, support downtown revitalization, and expand visible police presence in one of Santa Monica’s busiest areas," according to SMPD.

"The Downtown Substation will serve as a public safety command center and community engagement hub, supporting faster coordination with downtown partners, enhanced foot and bike patrol deployment, and direct access for residents, visitors, and businesses," reads a department release.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Thursday at noon.