The short lived Lord Street Police Station closed on 6th April 2016.
The foundation stone for the Building was laid on 8th October 2001 by Hon. Allan Bell MHK Minister for the Department of Home Affairs.
Picture of the Police Station in 2007 with the 'Blue Lamp' over the entrance on Lord Street:
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2016 6:16am
Station due to close today
Officers based at Lord Street police station are moving up to police headquarters today.
The Central Neighbourhood Policing Team is relocating there, as the Isle of Man Constabulary attempts to further cut costs.
As of May 3, a reception desk will be operated there 9.15am to 2.45pm, Monday to Wednesday
The police say they are committed to maintaining a public counter in the town centre and longer-term options are currently being considered.
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says vacating the Lord Street site will also free it up for potential development."
and from the Isle of Man Government website:
"Officers to relocate to Police Headquarters
Tuesday, 5 April 2016
Officers from the Central Neighbourhood Policing Team will transfer from the lower Douglas police station to Isle of Man Constabulary Headquarters on Wednesday, 6 April 2016.
The move is part of the wider relocation of staff and services being carried out by the Department of Home Affairs.
A reception desk at the lower Douglas station, which is located on Lord Street, will reopen on Tuesday 3 May 2016 and will be staffed between 9.15 and 2.45pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The Police are committed to maintaining a public counter in the town centre and longer-term options are currently being considered.
Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson MHK said:
‘The relocation of operational staff from Lord Street will not impact on the level of service provided by the Central Neighbourhood Policing Team. Officers will cover the same area as before, but will be based at Police Headquarters. It will be very much business as usual as far as members of the public are concerned. The relocation will create operational efficiencies and is part of the Department’s focus on reducing costs while protecting frontline services. Vacating the lower Douglas station will also free up the prominent site for potential redevelopment.’
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