The Illinois State Police plans to move its Metro East regional headquarters out of Collinsville after it builds a new facility in East St. Louis.
Joined by Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the Capitol Development Board and other dignitaries, ISP broke ground on a new building Friday at 2501 Lynch Avenue. It will be 60,000 square feet and be the home to ISP patrol, investigations, 9-1-1 communications and an indoor training facility, which will include an interactive simulator. The project is expected to cost $55 million.
“Over the past eight years, rebuilding the Illinois State Police has meant building- sometimes literally- in places and partnerships where we can serve those most in need,” ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said in a statement. “We have built out significant safety resources, including the Public Safety Enforcement Group, a partnership between ISP and community stakeholders. Our new regional headquarters will enhance crime prevention efforts in East St. Louis and surrounding communities, while also encouraging community investment that will benefit the entire region.”…