Oswego Police HQ Dedication, Open House, Tours

OSWEGO, IL — The Oswego Police Department is inviting the public to the dedication of their new headquarters at 3 p.m. Friday. They'll have a ceremony then open the building to the public for an open house and tours.

“The design and development of this cutting-edge law enforcement facility was inspired by a desire to provide an inviting and transparent building for our community to use, while enhancing safety and operational efficiency for the department members serving our public,” Oswego Police Chief Jeff Burgner said, according to a release from the department.

“We’re proud to be able to invite the public in and showcase how the new facility will benefit our community," Burgner said.

Oswego East student McKenna Kreiling will sing the national anthem at the dedication, alongside a flag-raising by Oswego police and music from the Oswego Fire Department Pipes and Drums. City officials and those who designed and built the headquarters will be there, too.

The headquarters has a community room for educational programs and community groups as well as a Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter offering resources for victims.

Police expect to be working out of the new headquarters on Oct. 30. See the full press release for the unveiling of the 68,200 square-foot headquarters.

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