Renovation: The Future Building of the Public Security Monaco

The historic building of the Public Security, located rue Suffren Reymond, is currently undergoing a spectacular transformation. This building built in the 1960s is not only being renovated, but it will also expand with the addition of four floors. This change will allow the general surface area of the building to increase from 6,600 to 9,500 m2, and to accommodate more than 225 civil servants against 142 currently.

Beyond these structural changes, many internal adjustments will also be implemented. Among these, the two main entrances will be repositioned rue Suffren-Reymond, on the roofs, the terrace will be enlarged to allow the landing of drones and the lounge of honor will host a museum dedicated to the police. The Public Safety Operational Command (CSCO) will also be modernized with state-of-the-art technologies. This new building will play a vital role as a central location as it is where officers will be able to view CCTV footage from across the country. In addition, there will be other significant changes, such as the inclusion of a simple police service, the police academy and a data center dedicated to securing some of the data related to national security.

Monaco Public Security Building: disruptions

In the meantime, the working conditions of police officers working in this building under construction have become difficult. "It is extremely difficult for them to work in occupied sites," acknowledged Patrice Cellario, adviser-minister of the interior. Tight spaces also pose privacy issues, an essential aspect of police functioning.

Between the noise, vibrations, dust, the construction site area and the presence of workers, working conditions have become difficult to bear. This led to the relocation of a large part of the staff to temporary premises set up near the Stade Louis II in October 2022.

In the midst of these upheavals, only one department remained in the building under construction: the Operational Command and Supervision Center (OSC). Adaptations have been put in place to allow this service to continue operating under tolerable conditions.

Delivery of the future Monaco public security building

Despite the challenges encountered, the goal is for the renovated building to be delivered by the end of 2023. "If the deadline is met, the teams will be able to move in immediately sequenced by division," says Richard Marangoni. Monegasque police officers can therefore look forward to returning to their original building, transformed and modernized to meet current and future needs.

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