The City of Port St. Lucie broke ground July 31 on a new state-of-the-art training facility that will provide the City’s police department with a vital resource for ensuring the ongoing safety and well-being of the community.
Florida state statute mandates that all certified officers in Florida must complete 40 hours of training every four years to maintain their certification. The City of Port St. Lucie Police Department has set a higher standard, requiring officers to complete 40 hours of specialized and continuous training annually.
“This facility underscores our dedication to providing our officers with the best resources and training, ensuring they are well-prepared to face the challenges of modern policing and continue to keep Port St. Lucie the safest large city in Florida,” said Mayor Shannon Martin.
The police training facility will be the first in the department’s 44-year history. It will provide intensive and specialized training for PSLPD officers. The three-story facility will cover roughly 54,000 square feet and feature:
- A 25-yard long, 20-lane indoor firearms range
- Supporting training areas
- A virtual simulation room
- A defensive tactics area
- A multi-purpose training classroom
- A tactical building training area
- Office space for a growing department
The new training facility demonstrates the City’s commitment to enhancing public safety and maintaining the high standards of the Port St. Lucie Police Department.
“The Port St. Lucie Police Department is committed to remaining one of America’s safest cities, and this new training facility will deliver world class training to our police officers who proudly serve our community each day,” said Acting Chief of Police Richard Del Toro, Jr.
The training facility will be located at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard in the current municipal complex. The facility is anticipated to be completed by Fall 2025.
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