Growth, Change and the Future of Public Safety Design

What's in the presentation?

We all have a right to feel safe in our everyday lives, and for the most part have been afforded this right due to the efforts of those in the public safety sector. This presentation explores how utilizing proper storage solutions can support these individuals in protecting and serving their community. Participants will examine current trends and challenges within the public safety environment and explore real-world examples of facilities that have incorporated solutions designed to create workflows, improve processes, boost productivity, and increase officer morale, In addition, we’ll underline all the major planning requirements to consider such as floor loading, ventilation, lighting, and LEED® certification.

This presentation is worth 1 AIA/IDCEC/HSW LU Credit.

Objectives:

• Identify challenges within the public safety environment that affect workflow, working conditions, security standards, and the health, safety, and welfare of occupants.
• Learn how to design contemporary public safety facilities with FF&E solutions that respond to the changing landscape within this market and needs of the community.
• Discover storage solutions throughout a public safety environment and show how efficient, convenient storage for evidence, equipment, and supplies can impact productivity and morale, as well as meet the unique regulations of this sector.
• Examine the ways a design process and FF&E can contribute to occupant wellness and LEED certification by reducing building footprint, improving ventilation, and integrating lighting solutions and safety features into mobile shelving and storage systems.