The City of Boise and the Boise Police Department have announced the opening of the new Downtown Station in Boise’s west end.
Renovations on the building located at 2223 W. Fairview Avenue, began earlier this year and bike patrol officers are moving in this week.
For decades, the Boise Police Bike Unit has been based out of temporary locations. Their most recent, was near Willow Lane.
A press release says the building is ideally located in a growing and evolving neighborhood with access to the downtown core, the Greenbelt and parks along the Boise River.
Police Chief Ryan Lee said the new station will provide officers working downtown quick access to their patrol area rather than commuting each day from City Hall West or on a bike from Willow Lane.
Downtown Boise consistently has more calls for service than any other part of town.
