Isn't the new location just around the corner from the existing precinct? The neighbors who do not want it in the neighborhood already have it in the neighborhood. I guess I just don't understand that objection. I'm sure having the ball field nearby is nice but if the Boys and Girls club say they are willing to give it up and it is rarely used, then why is this a problem? I wonder if a neighbor would be willing to be specific in the objections rather than an anonymous group explanation given by a reporter from fox 2. What about the greater good? Public safety with a bigger facility? Meeting space for the police to better deseminate information to the public? Saving public money by streamlining spending in these tough economic times? Why should a small group of neighbors determine the best thing for the entire south county area?
As a resident of the area, I'm happy to have an increased police presence in the Telegraph - 255 corridor. It seems like we need it!

I think the residents whose homes back up to the park area and who have enjoyed that for many decades are the ones who are upset. I can understand them not wanting to lose the green space behind their homes. However, it seems as if much of their objections is based on wild conjecture that there will be helicopters coming and going from there 24/7, a firing range installed, etc., all of which the police and County officials have clearly stated will NOT happen. Only a larger building and parking facilities will be built to consolidate the three separate rented small spaces currently used for the precinct.