CASSELBERRY, Fla. — The city of Casselberry broke ground on a new police headquarters this week for the first phase of the city’s new public safety complex.

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City officials celebrated the new 26,000-square-foot facility on Wilshire Boulevard, just off State Road 436.

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Casselberry Police Department Chief Larry Krantz said the new building will strengthen community relations.

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Casselberry leaders break ground on new police headquarters

“This building is really going to be a marvel for this community,” Krantz said. “We’re gonna be centrally located here within our community. It’s going to be a place for our community to meet with us and build lasting relationships.”

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Construction on the new facility is expected to take a year.

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