The Town of Greece officially opened the doors to its newly renovated and expanded Greece Police Department Headquarters today, marking a major milestone in public safety, leadership, and long-term investment in the community.
Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich was joined by Deputy Supervisor Kirk Morris, Councilman Bill Murphy, project partners, Police Chief Mike Wood, and Deputy Chiefs Parina, Springer, and Zenolovic, along with many others for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and plaque revealing celebrating the transformation of the facility into a modern, centralized headquarters designed to better serve both officers and the public.
“This project is not just about bricks and mortar,” said Supervisor Reilich. “It’s about building a stronger, more unified Police Department and providing a safer, more efficient operation for the community we serve. Today we’re opening more than a building — we’re opening a new chapter in public safety for the Town of Greece.”
For many years, the Police Department operated out of multiple locations, creating challenges in supervision, communication, and security. Town leadership recognized the need for a centralized facility that would strengthen training and leadership development. With this project now complete, all sworn officers report to headquarters, and police leadership is housed together to ensure improved communication, oversight, and daily operations.
Under the new model, lieutenants now serve as commanding officers, sergeants are positioned near roll-call rooms for in-person leadership, and command staff offices have been centralized to strengthen decision-making and operational efficiency.
While Precinct 2 is no longer a reporting location, it continues to play a vital role in public safety. The facility remains open for DWI and arrest processing and now houses the Special Police Unit and Animal Services. This restructuring allows the department to function more securely and efficiently without reducing service to residents.
The project included a 4,400-square-foot, two-story addition specifically designed to meet the demands of modern policing. Enhancements include a new public entrance with a lobby and service window, enlarged locker rooms, a dedicated roll-call room, soundproof interview rooms, secure interview hallways, a soft interview room for sensitive cases, improved officer workspaces, and new command-level offices.
Equally important, the project was completed in a fiscally responsible manner. The original engineering estimate of the project was $7 million, but the final cost came in at $5 million. The Town also secured a $250,000 public safety grant from New York State, with the remaining funds paid for using Town surplus funds — with no borrowing and no new debt.
“As displayed on the plaque in our entrance, this building reflects our values — accountability, professionalism, fiscal responsibility, and public service,” said Reilich. “Most of all, it reflects our respect for the men and women who serve this community every day.”