May 28, 2003

Preview Tour of Colleyville's New Justice Center - Three Pages of Exclusive Photos 

Colleyville Police Chief John Young graciously provided a tour of the new Colleyville Justice Center on May 23, 2003.  The center is expected to be furnished and opened within the next few days.

The new Justice Center features state-of-the-art security and design.  The new courtroom is designed and built with the ability in the future to be a "Court of Record".  The new facility has room for two court clerks, a conference room, record storage, six person jury box and deliberation room, large projection screen and television screen for tape recorded viewing.

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A very proud Police Chief John Young conducted the tour through the new facility.	The cashier windows have a scientific design called "talk around" meaning the windows are secure but there is no need for microphones or a hole in the window.
The entry into the new center is a grand opening with high ceilings and dark wood trim.  The two color wood design is carried through into the court room.	Looking out from the lobby over newly planted landscaping, trees, the water features and in the distance the Colleyville Center.
The new court room is stunning yet practical.  The design is a dignified setting with wood trim and two tone features.	The new facility is most definitely high-tech.  This projection screen drops from the ceiling if needed for presentations.
The room features electronic shades that come from the ceiling to provide a quick adjustment to sun entry and efficiency.	The Jury Deliberation room includes an outside view.
Keith Fisher and Chief Young explain that this is their first time to undertake a building from the ground up of this size.	The new bronze police statue is resting before its permanent display position at the front entrance.
Chief Young demonstrates the new security windows at the cashier's desk from the inside view out.	Officer Kayla's office with the new fingerprinting area.
The hallway in the semi-secure area looks out over the atrium area.	Bringing the outdoor in, the facility surround a lush open air atrium area.
The large conference area will be utilized by two supervisors and the school resource officer when school is not in session	Chief Young stands by the two supervisor's office and explained that "People who use each area helped design the work and storage areas."
Main entrance into the administration area which includes file rooms and assistants' offices.	Chief Young's new office is a significant improvement from the cramped area at the current station.
The chief has the ability to lower shades electronically.	The view from the Chief's office .
Criminal Investigations with a mini command post and an area to work with other cities needed to interview prisoners.	The interview rooms are equipped with closed circuit televisions and a room for juvenile holding.

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