Nichols also confirmed the center will support up to 400 trainees at once, serving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Leadership development programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Parole officer training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advanced Correctional Officer Training Academy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crisis Response Teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Windham School District staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
He also stated a memorial wall will sit between the main building and the firing range, \u201cIt will serve as a lasting tribute to our fallen officers\u2026 ensuring we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A separate 11,407\u2011sq\u2011ft barracks building will house up to 80 trainees, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Four dorm wings (men\u2019s & women\u2019s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Restrooms and showers in each wing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A shared living room and kitchenette<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A barbecue pit on site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The standalone 8,933\u2011sq\u2011ft indoor firing range includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Six lanes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 50\u2011yard distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Capability for up to a .308 rifle training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Weapons issue, control, and cleaning rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Office and support areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Nichols said board members have toured the range, \u201cI can confirm it will be a first\u2011class facility for firearms training and qualification.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TDCJ Facilities Division Project Manager Charles Breder provided a detailed construction update, \u201cThe main building is around 95 to 96% complete\u2026 the dormitory is about 92 to 94%\u2026 and the range is around 98%.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breder emphasized the building\u2019s adaptability, \u201cWe have three classrooms that can open into a one, two, three, or four\u2011room configuration\u2026 plus exterior fenced areas for vehicle searches, bus training, and other scenarios.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He confirmed the project remains on schedule, \u201cOur original completion date was July 22 \u2014 and it\u2019s still July 22.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Happens Next<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Grand Opening: September<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- First Board of Criminal Justice Meeting at the New Center: November<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The Construction is being led by J.T. Vaughn Construction and multiple subcontractors with strong TDCJ project backgrounds. The new training facility will combine a total of 63,535 gross sq-ft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nichols closed today\u2019s meeting by thanking state leadership and TDCJ staff, \u201cThis effort will provide great dividends to the public safety of all Texans.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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