Dave Bing

[iheartthed]

A simple answer would be it's too old & diplated for a costly renovation. However, I think the more complex answer is a complex itself. Ficano has been wanting a regional justice center since he was sheriff. This RJC would be a complex of the courts, jails, sheriff, & prosecutor's offices. Why wouldn't DPD HQ be in that same complex? Several years ago he had a team actively working on this. It seems to be currently on the back burner, but may be coming to the front of the stove again. Reports in the dailies indicated Ficano wants to buy the MGM temp casino site to relocate all the courts. This could be a first step to creation of it. "While we're at it, let's talk to Bing to have it include DPD HQ" might be part of Ficano's plan.

Isn't DPD HQ right next to the Wayne County jail now? Maybe I'm misinterpreting what you're intending to say.

[jackie5275]

Isn't DPD HQ right next to the Wayne County jail now? Maybe I'm misinterpreting what you're intending to say.

I'm not sure what you're asking. Yes, DPD HQ is next to the jail. However, Ficano as County Exec can't move the DPD HQ without agreement by the City. My speculation is that the RJC would include the jails & courts that are under County control, & Ficano would be reaching out to Bing to say "Hey, we're building this RJC, you want to get in on it? We'll make space for you."