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Baltimore County breaks ground on new Wilkens Police Precinct
The $32 million two-story facility will focus on officer safety and community engagement.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:26am
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The groundbreaking for Baltimore County's new Wilkens Precinct signals a shift in the department's approach to public safety and community engagement.Baltimore TodayBaltimore County officials and police leaders gathered on Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wilkens Precinct, which will replace the oldest police station in the county. The planned $32 million two-story building will feature a community room and plaza, with a focus on officer safety and operational efficiency as the department prepares to enter the next chapter of service.
Why it matters
The new Wilkens Precinct is part of Baltimore County's efforts to modernize its police infrastructure and strengthen community ties. The current precinct building, which has served the area for decades, will be demolished once the new facility is completed, signaling a shift in the county's approach to public safety.
The details
The new Wilkens Precinct will be a two-story building that will cost an estimated $32 million. It will include a community room and plaza, designed to foster greater engagement between the police and the local community. The current precinct building, which is the oldest in Baltimore County, will be demolished after the new facility is finished, which is anticipated to be in December 2028.
- The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wilkens Precinct took place on Monday, March 31, 2026.
- The new precinct building is expected to be completed by December 2028.
The players
Robert McCullough
The Baltimore County Police Chief, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony and said the new precinct will help the department enter the next chapter of service.
What they’re saying
“It is fair to say that we are not just breaking ground on a new precinct today, we are building for the future while honoring those who laid the groundwork before us.”
— Robert McCullough, Baltimore County Police Chief
What’s next
Once construction is completed in December 2028, the existing Wilkens Precinct building will be demolished.
The takeaway
The new Wilkens Precinct represents Baltimore County's commitment to modernizing its police infrastructure and fostering stronger community ties, as the department looks to the future while honoring its past.
