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Thurston County completed its new Sheriff’s Office Headquarters on July 31, 2026“OLYMPIA – Thurston County officials today announced the completion of the new Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Headquarters.”
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Thurston County completed its new Sheriff’s Office Headquarters two weeks ahead of schedule“The project marks a major milestone for local public safety by reuniting patrol, administration, investigations, finance, and evidence processing teams under one modern roof – two weeks ahead of schedule and on budget.”
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Thurston County completed its new Sheriff’s Office Headquarters on budget“The project marks a major milestone for local public safety by reuniting patrol, administration, investigations, finance, and evidence processing teams under one modern roof – two weeks ahead of schedule and on budget.”
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The project cost $20 million“Projected to come in on target at $20 million, the County delivers a modern, secure public safety facility with Public Safety Sales Tax funds and a careful remodel.”
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The project was funded by Public Safety Sales Tax“Projected to come in on target at $20 million, the County delivers a modern, secure public safety facility with Public Safety Sales Tax funds and a careful remodel.”
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The project repurposed an existing LEED-certified building“By remodeling the interior of an existing, well-maintained, LEED-certified building purchased from the state of Washington, the County secured a long-term asset for the community for approximately $20 million and preserved more property-tax revenues and Public Safety Sales Tax funds for other county services while successfully exiting a series of expensive commercial leases.”
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The project did not construct new buildings“Faced with tight financial constraints County officials and project leaders chose “adaptive reuse” over a costly new build.”
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The project saved funds for other county services“Because the purchase and remodel stayed well under budget, remaining funds were used to purchase an additional impound lot facility at 7721 New Market Street SW in Tumwater for the Sheriff's Office, providing the county with an additional asset and removing the need to lease space for the impound.”
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The move ends a decade-long search for adequate space“The transition punctuates a decade-long search for adequate space for the Sheriff’s Office.”
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Staff were forced into leased warehouse buildings since 2011“Since 2011, overcrowding and aging HVAC, electrical and plumbing began forcing Sheriff’s staff out of the 1970’s-era County Courthouse and into Mottman Road area warehouse buildings.”
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The new headquarters brings patrol, investigations, administration, and evidence teams together under one roof“The project marks a major milestone for local public safety by reuniting patrol, administration, investigations, finance, and evidence processing teams under one modern roof – two weeks ahead of schedule and on budget.”
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The new headquarters improves communication“Beyond fiscal efficiency, officials say the headquarters building has already transformed internal communications. By bringing administration, support services and patrol together under one roof, the Sheriff’s Office is becoming the Sheriff’s team - establishing vital face-to-face connections and building relationships that accelerate decision making when handling complex fast-moving information. This streamlined environment has eliminated the need for routing files through multiple locations and making phone calls or sending emails to unknown people. It’s driving significant time savings and camaraderie among colleagues.”
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The new headquarters reduces time spent routing files“This streamlined environment has eliminated the need for routing files through multiple locations and making phone calls or sending emails to unknown people. It’s driving significant time savings and camaraderie among colleagues.”
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The project saved money by remodeling instead of building anew“Faced with tight financial constraints County officials and project leaders chose “adaptive reuse” over a costly new build. By remodeling the interior of an existing, well-maintained, LEED-certified building purchased from the state of Washington, the County secured a long-term asset for the community for approximately $20 million and preserved more property-tax revenues and Public Safety Sales Tax funds for other county services while successfully exiting a series of expensive commercial leases.”
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The County purchased an additional impound lot at 7721 New Market Street SW in Tumwater“remaining funds were used to purchase an additional impound lot facility at 7721 New Market Street SW in Tumwater for the Sheriff's Office, providing the county with an additional asset and removing the need to lease space for the impound.”
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Sheriff’s staff reported improved collaboration in the new space“By bringing administration, support services and patrol together under one roof, the Sheriff’s Office is becoming the Sheriff’s team - establishing vital face-to-face connections and building relationships that accelerate decision making when handling complex fast-moving information. This streamlined environment has eliminated the need for routing files through multiple locations and making phone calls or sending emails to unknown people. It’s driving significant time savings and camaraderie among colleagues.”
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Sheriff’s staff reported improved efficiency in the new space“Beyond fiscal efficiency, officials say the headquarters building has already transformed internal communications. By bringing administration, support services and patrol together under one roof, the Sheriff’s Office is becoming the Sheriff’s team - establishing vital face-to-face connections and building relationships that accelerate decision making when handling complex fast-moving information. This streamlined environment has eliminated the need for routing files through multiple locations and making phone calls or sending emails to unknown people. It’s driving significant time savings and camaraderie among colleagues.”
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The County’s Capital Project Manager Tony Schall led the renovation“For the County project manager spearheading the renovation portion of the project, the assignment was a full circle moment. “I grew up in a law enforcement family in Clallam County and later spent four years as a police officer in a small town – you figure out how to get a job done right with limited resources,” said Thurston County Capital Project Manager Tony Schall.”
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Tony Schall is a former police officer“"I grew up in a law enforcement family in Clallam County and later spent four years as a police officer in a small town – you figure out how to get a job done right with limited resources," said Thurston County Capital Project Manager Tony Schall.”
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Tony Schall emphasized fiscal responsibility“"I grew up in a law enforcement family in Clallam County and later spent four years as a police officer in a small town – you figure out how to get a job done right with limited resources," said Thurston County Capital Project Manager Tony Schall. "When I stepped into this project, I understood the operational needs of the Sheriff’s Office which helped, and our project team understood that the real mission is to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars: Bids were competitive, decisions were made within a few days, the team stayed flexible and collaborative. That’s how we brought this in on time and under budget – wish lists never became demands – the attitude was always one of public service and the focus was always on the community."”
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Tony Schall stated the team avoided 'wish lists'“wish lists never became demands – the attitude was always one of public service and the focus was always on the community.”
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Tony Schall stated the team focused on 'public service'“the attitude was always one of public service and the focus was always on the community.”
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The project marks the end of years of overcrowding at the old courthouse“The transition punctuates a decade-long search for adequate space for the Sheriff’s Office. Since 2011, overcrowding and aging HVAC, electrical and plumbing began forcing Sheriff’s staff out of the 1970’s-era County Courthouse and into Mottman Road area warehouse buildings.”
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The project marks the end of outdated infrastructure at the old courthouseNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.