New Oswego Police Headquarters Recognized With National Awards

OSWEGO, IL—The new Oswego police headquarters is gaining national recognition for its design and construction. Village President Gail Johnson made the announcement during Monday’s special meeting of the Oswego Village Board of Trustees.

The American Public Works Association and the American Institute of Architects both will recognize the new police headquarters later this year with national awards, one for Project of the Year for Structures $25 to $75 million, one for the Justice Facilities Review Award.

The American Public Works Association bestowed the facility with honor, based on construction management techniques, safety, environmental considerations, community outreach, innovation and sustainability.

The American Institute of Architects finds the new police headquarters demonstrates quality form, functionality and current architectural responses to complex justice design issues.

This is not the first time the facility has generated national attention, officials said. In March/April, the police headquarters’ design and community focus was featured on the cover of Correctional News, a national publication.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our new police headquarters,” Police Chief Jeff Burgner said in a statement. “It has proven itself to be vey functional for our officers as they work throughout the day and night to keep our community safe, and we really appreciate the team effort from everyone who has worked on this project.”

The new police headquarters is made possible with the efforts of HOK, Schoppe Design Associates, Gilbane Building Company, MWL, Village of Oswego staff, elected officials, residents and the officers for the Oswego Police Department.