What:

Grand opening ceremony for the new Palomar College Police Department building on the main campus.

When:

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

2:00 p.m.

Where:

Palomar College

1140 W. Mission Road

San Marcos, CA 92069

Event Details:

The Palomar College Police Department’s new headquarters is located near the heart of campus, in a state-of-the-art facility with key upgrades and more room for operations. With 7,640 square feet of space, including a large briefing room (that will serve as the Emergency Operations Center), dispatch center, locker rooms, holding cells and vehicle bay, the building is well-equipped for the challenges of serving a growing campus community.

Attendees at the grand opening ceremony are welcome to tour the new facilities for a rare behind-the-scenes look at an operational police station! The ceremony will conclude with photo opportunities with Palomar College administrators and distinguished guest speakers as well as VIP attendees.

Directions and parking:

The new station is adjacent to the parking structure in Lot 12, accessed most easily by taking Las Posas Road to Avenida Azul (1/3 of a mile north of Mission Road). Parking for the Grand Opening Ceremony will be available without a permit in Lot 12 during the hours of the event.

Event information:

Laura Gropen, Director, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2152

Dianna Trujillo-Hernandez, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2956

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Media Contacts:

Laura Gropen, Director, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2152

Tom Pfingsten, Communications, 760-744-1150, ext. 2960