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Hermiston Today
By the People, for the People
Hermiston's New Public Safety Center Nears Completion
Police Chief Jason Edmiston says the move-in is expected by the end of April.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:55pm
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The new public safety center in Hermiston will provide enhanced facilities and resources for the city's first responders.Hermiston TodayAfter operating out of four different locations during renovations, the new Bob Stafford Public Safety Center in Hermiston, Oregon is nearing completion. The center will house the Hermiston Police Department and Umatilla County Fire District No. 1, and will feature a sallyport, conference rooms, a training room named after a fallen officer, and more.
Why it matters
The new public safety center represents a significant investment in Hermiston's infrastructure and will provide improved facilities and resources for the city's first responders. The consolidation of police and fire services under one roof is also expected to enhance coordination and efficiency.
The details
The renovation of the Bob Stafford Public Safety Center has resulted in several key upgrades, including the addition of a sallyport, a dedicated area for code enforcement, conference rooms, and a large training room that will be named after Officer Ronald Kilby, who was killed in the line of duty in 1959. Police Chief Jason Edmiston says the new facility is 'more than what I expected' and a significant improvement over the previous four separate locations.
- The move-in to the new public safety center is expected to happen by the end of April 2026.
- The renovation process has been ongoing for several months, with the police department operating out of four different locations during that time.
The players
Jason Edmiston
The police chief of Hermiston, Oregon, who has overseen the renovation and transition to the new public safety center.
Ronald Kilby
A Hermiston police officer who was killed in the line of duty on October 8, 1959. The new training room in the public safety center will be named after him.
Umatilla County Fire District No. 1
The fire department that will also be moving into the new Bob Stafford Public Safety Center alongside the Hermiston Police Department.
What they’re saying
“Working in four different locations has been tough”
— Jason Edmiston, Police Chief
“It's like nothing we've ever had. It's more than what I expected.”
— Jason Edmiston, Police Chief
What’s next
The Hermiston Police Department and Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 are expected to officially move into the new Bob Stafford Public Safety Center by the end of April 2026.
The takeaway
The new public safety center represents a significant upgrade in facilities and resources for Hermiston's first responders, consolidating police and fire services under one roof to enhance coordination and efficiency. The inclusion of a training room named after a fallen officer also honors the community's public safety history.
