ENERGY-ENVIRONMENTAL RENOVATIONS SET TO UPGRADE FORESTVILLE BARRACKS

(Forestville, MD) – Energy and environmental renovations have been scheduled for the Maryland State Police Forestville Barracks, but troopers will continue staffing the location while work is conducted on the inside of the existing facility.

Beginning August 16, 2010, and continuing for about the next two months, the Forestville Barracks will receive a full mechanical upgrade and asbestos abatement. While the work is going on, a Maryland State Police command bus in the barracks parking lot will be staffed by troopers 24-hours a day. A trailer will also be situated in the parking lot to provide temporary housing for command staff and support personnel.

Citizens in Prince George’s County should notice no difference in services provided by troopers on patrol during this renovation. Troopers will continue to cover their normal patrols in central and southern Prince George’s County, but will be dispatched by police communications operators at the College Park Barracks.

The approximately $500,000 worth of upgrades are being coordinated through the Maryland Department of General Services Energy Conservation Office and Hazardous Materials Office. The renovations are being made possible through the Governor’s Energy Conservation Program. It is anticipated costs will be recovered through energy savings the upgrades will bring.

The renovations will include a new boiler and new air conditioning system, all with the latest in high energy efficiency technology. Asbestos currently in the building will be removed. New insulation, floor tiles and carpeting will be installed. The lights in the barracks have already been upgraded.

Fingerprinting services will not be provided at the Forestville Barracks for the next two months. Persons needing those services from the State Police should visit www.mdsp.org to check when fingerprinting services are offered at other barracks.

The newly updated Forestville Barracks should be back to full duty in mid-October.