Harrison Township Approves New Substation Construction

Trustees vote to move police substation to larger facility along North Dixie Drive

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:04pm

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The Harrison Township Board of Trustees has voted to approve construction contractors for a new $1.8 million District 10 Police Substation. The current substation, located in the township's government center, no longer meets the needs of the sheriff's office. The new facility along North Dixie Drive will provide more space for detectives, meeting areas, and improved recruitment efforts.

Why it matters

The upgrade to a larger, more modern substation facility is expected to enhance the township's public safety capabilities and support the sheriff's office in serving the community's growing population of over 21,000 residents. The investment in the new substation reflects the township's commitment to equipping its law enforcement with the latest technology and resources.

The details

The $1.8 million project will relocate the District 10 Substation from the township's government center to a new building along North Dixie Drive. More than $900,000 in renovation funding came from the state, with an additional $250,000 from the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. The new facility will provide dedicated office space for detectives, improved meeting areas, and better overall working conditions to help with deputy recruitment and retention.

  • In 2025, deputies responded to more than 40,000 calls in Harrison Township.
  • The Harrison Township Board of Trustees voted to approve the new substation construction on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Nathan Edwards

Communications and economic development manager for Harrison Township.

Carolyn Rice

Montgomery County Commissioner.

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What they’re saying

“That's not just with crime fighting, it's to help with recruitment, so we're getting the best deputies, we've always had here in Harrison Township.”

— Nathan Edwards, Communications and economic development manager

“We need to make sure they always have the latest technology; they have the space they can work in, so that they can actually be more effective in their roles.”

— Carolyn Rice, Montgomery County Commissioner

What’s next

The Harrison Township Board of Trustees will finalize the construction contractor selection and timeline for the new District 10 Substation project in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The investment in a modern, expanded police substation demonstrates Harrison Township's commitment to supporting its law enforcement and enhancing public safety for its growing community. The new facility is expected to improve working conditions, aid in recruitment and retention of deputies, and provide the resources needed to effectively serve local residents.