Daphne Celebrates Opening of New Justice Center Annex With Ribbon-Cutting
Daphne officials and police leaders celebrated the opening of a new Justice Center Annex, adding patrol division office space and a state-of-the-art crime lab.
The City of Daphne marked the completion of a major expansion at the Daphne Justice Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the facility’s new annex. The addition gives the Daphne Police Department expanded office space for its patrol division along with a state-of-the-art crime lab, a significant upgrade for a department that has grown alongside the rapidly expanding Baldwin County city.
Daphne Mayor Robin LeJeune and Police Chief Brian Gulsby led the celebration, joined by Daphne City Council members Ben Hughes, Steve Olen and Stephanie Messinger, as well as former council member Ron Scott.
A Regional Show of Support
The ceremony also drew representatives from neighboring law enforcement agencies, with members of the Spanish Fort and Fairhope police departments taking part in the celebration.
The new annex is designed to directly support the department’s day-to-day operations, with additional office space for the patrol division and the new crime lab.
City Looks to Continued Growth
Following the ceremony, city officials thanked everyone who attended and said they look forward to the continued growth of the Daphne Police Department.
A Growing City
Daphne had 27,462 residents at the 2020 census, making it the most populous city in Baldwin County.
