Project Description
The City of Rexburg and the Rexburg Police Department are actively exploring options to construct a new police station to replace their existing facility. The City has been setting aside funds for this project over the past several years and is now under contract to purchase land for a new building.
Following discussions with project consultants, it has become evident that the current savings will not fully cover the total cost of construction. To proceed, the City will need voter approval of a bond, which requires a super-majority (66.67%) vote in a Rexburg city election.
We are working to place this bond measure on the November 2025 ballot. While we are still finalizing details, our goal is to provide transparency throughout the process so residents can make an informed decision. In the coming months, we will share additional information, including preliminary concepts and police department statistics. These updates will be shared through our digital platforms and in the City’s monthly newsletter.
Thank you & stay tuned,
Mayor Jerry Merrill & Chief Joshua Rhodes
Why a New Police Facility is Being Considered
As Rexburg continues to grow, the demands on our police department have increased significantly. The current police station - originally acquired for a much smaller department – now faces several critical challenges:
Size of Facility: The size of a police facility can affect daily operations, staffing, vehicle parking, and training capacity.
Infrastructure & Technology: The existing building no longer meets modern safety, technological, or energy-efficiency standards for accreditation by the Idaho Chief of Police Association (ICPA).
Public Safety Standards: Today’s law enforcement operations require secure evidence processing areas, enhanced safety for staff, and private, confidential spaces for victims and members of the public.
Future Preparedness: It is the goal of the department to accommodate future population growth and emergency response capabilities.
Where We Are in the Process
The new Police Station project is currently in the concept design and preliminary planning phase. Key activities underway include:
Site selection & land acquisition
Development of Initial architectural concepts
Estimation of preliminary construction costs
Coordination with City Council and public safety leadership
Preparation for upcoming community engagement events to share concepts and gather
Upcoming Events
July
July 10th, Police Station Community Open House, 4-6 pm
July 16th, City Council Town Hall Q&A at 5:30 pm
Bond Election Ordinance proposal to City Council
August
August 11th, Police Station Community Open House to view concepts and ask questions, 4-6 pm
August 20th, Ordinance 3rd Reading
August 29th, Ballot submission questions due to Madison County