Slidell Breaks Ground on New Police Department Facility
On Sept. 3, Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal joined Police Chief Tommy Williams, members of the Slidell City Council, city administration, elected officials, community leaders, and members of the public for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Slidell Police Department facility.
“Today is a very special day for me, both as mayor and someone who has had the privilege to serve as the Chief of Police for Slidell,” said Mayor Fandal. “Nine years ago, we began talking about our police department and what our community would need in the future. We worked with our citizens, and in April 2024, the citizens of Slidell passed a public safety tax, allowing us to begin our future. After a year of planning, hard work and commitment, we’re finally here.”
Expected to be completed in spring 2028, the larger, modern facility will better serve Slidell’s growing community and support the dedicated work of its police officers and staff.
“Today, the ground we break is more than soil, it’s the beginning of a home where service, courage and commitment will take shape for decades to come,” said Chief Williams. “Our current building has withstood countless storms, floods, small electrical fires and numerous mechanical challenges for more than 60 years. This new police facility represents our belief in a safer, stronger future for the City of Slidell.”
Mayor Fandal and Chief Williams also thanked past and present members of the Slidell City Council and city officials, the Slidell community for their overwhelming support, and everyone who has worked so hard to bring the project to this point.
The project was designed by MP Design Group and will be constructed by Voelkel McWilliams Construction, LLC. The estimated construction cost is $17.5 million.
In a fitting twist, the new facility will be located at 911 Robert Blvd., an address that seems especially appropriate for the new home of the Slidell Police Department.
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