BUENA PARK

The Police Department facility in Buena Park was built in 1963. But since it’s used 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s more like 100 years old from an operational standpoint, Police Chief Richard Tefank says. With about 94 officers rubbing shoulders with 50 full-time civilian employees, 28 reserve officers, 15 part-time employees and about 75 volunteers, the department barely has enough locker space. On March 6, 2001, property owners in the city will decide whether to tax themselves to fund a new $15-million police facility. The proposed building would be part of the city’s new civic center complex expected to be completed in fall 2002. The police department would be completed at a later date.