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Newport Beach is eyeing a bold move: relocating its police department to Civic Center Park, abandoning its aging 1970s building for a modern redesign — but not without controversy. The city plans to spend up to $12.4 million on a conceptual design, following a $30.5 million purchase of a commercial building in 2022. Proponents say the park location boosts response times and operational efficiency, but residents are raising alarms over lost green space, ballooning costs, and lack of transparency. Despite community pushback, the council voted to proceed with design and environmental studies, trying to balance future needs with fiscal responsibility — though some council members warn the process is moving too fast. The plan’s not final, but the city is determined to find a solution that serves both public safety and the community.

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