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California School District Starts Construction on Public Safety Center

  • By Matt Jones
  • 06/24/25

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) recently announced that construction has begun on a new public safety center that will house the district’s safety and security programs. According to a news release, the James Ramos Center for Public Safety will measure in at 17,140 square feet and contain the district’s Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, and cadet program. The district partnered with C.W. Driver Companies for the project’s construction.

Amenities will include a dispatch center, briefing and interview rooms, evidence storage, and dedicated spaces for cadet training and wellness, the news release reports. The building will also feature a clerestory lobby, gymnasium, conference room, secured parking lot, and upgraded landscaping and hardscaping.

“The brilliance of our students shines when they feel safe, supported and seen,” said Mauricio Arellano, district superintendent. “This new public safety center is an investment in the people and practices that make our schools stronger, safer and better prepared to help every student succeed.”

The building will be constructed with Type II-B masonry and metal stud framing, and it will be located next to the City of San Bernardino Police Department. The project has an estimated completion date of summer 2026, the news release reports.

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Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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