The original item was published from February 20, 2026 2:42 PM to February 20, 2026 2:57 PM
Have you toured the Geneva Police Station yet to learn about the challenges our police officers face every day? Seeing the building conditions firsthand while being able to talk with our officers provides the most comprehensive experience.
Now back to the question. Here is the Reader's Digest version: The Police Station experiences frequent flooding with both roof and sewer back-ups that regularly impact operations, including a recent partial ceiling collapse.
Ambulances do not fit inside to safely and securely transport to the hospital an arrestee who may be experiencing a medical emergency. Speaking of space, there is not enough room for employees to write police reports, conduct training, or work on investigations in a private environment.
There are mice in the walls and ceilings. The building lacks adequate space for personnel and their equipment. The open parking creates response challenges in inclement weather and the potential for unsafe interactions.
While financial resources have been allocated for the Police Station, it is no longer fiscally sound to invest in continued repairs for this building, which also is not energy efficient. That is why the Geneva City Council followed the feedback from the community and voted to put a $59.4 million referendum on the March 17 ballot to build a new police facility.
If you do not have time for a public tour in person, the City does have a virtual tour that takes just 11 minutes and can be watched from the convenience of your couch.
If you have referendum questions, please bring them to the City's final community open house scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Geneva Public Library.
More Information
The City's website serves as referendum central. Residents can learn about the need for a new police station, view preliminary architectural renderings, use an estimated referendum tax impact calculator, review the facilities master plan, read FAQs, and access additional information.
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