Determine the form and recipients of the site visit report. If you have not already chosen a model site to visit, contact these resources to locate a model site near you that reflects your department size, budget and type of policing, e.g. problem-solving. The closer the comparison, the more valuable the information. Contact the IACP . Its website provides information on the Facilities Design Guidelines Project .
E-mail the project coordinator .
Contact a local chief for recommendations. Develop a travel budget for site visits Most police departments do not have a budget set aside for new facility planning, so consider visiting local agencies. Even if a local site is larger or smaller than your department, you can gain valuable insights by discussing the planning, building, and construction of new facilities with a colleague. Check with the local municipality for a real estate representative. Some cities have real estate representatives to assist local departments to relocate or build.