North Strabane Township officials offered a preview of their new Public Safety Building located on Route 19. Public Safety Director Mark Grimm and Township Manager Andrew Walz directed the tour of the building that will house police, fire and emergency medical services crews. Grimm said the building was needed because the previous building was outdated due to bigger fire apparatuses and a much larger fire and police crew. Walz called the building a “Game Changer” in the sense that its location will allow emergency crews to reach any part of the township quickly. Grimm detailed many of the upgrades that both fire and police will see. The police department will have 5 holding cells, interview rooms and a dedicated investigation area. Fire crews will be afforded some of the best cancer prevention strategies available. Diesel fuel fumes will be properly exhausted and personnel will be able to fully decontaminate their gear and themselves from any cancer causing agents encountered during a fire. Grimm took a moment to express his gratitude to the Peters Township Fire Department for their mutual aid efforts during the construction. He thanked them for their close relationship over the years. The building has been under construction for approximately two years. It is anticipated to be in use in mid to late March.