This bill, introduced by V. Anthony Ada, Christopher M. Dueas, and Eulogio Shawn Gumataotao, aims to transfer the custody, control, and use of the former Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Elementary School property in Tamuning from the Guam Department of Education to the Guam Police Department. The purpose of this transfer is to establish and operate a permanent headquarters for the Guam Police Department, addressing the need for improved facilities that can support efficient command, administrative, and public-facing services. The bill emphasizes the importance of having a central location for police operations to enhance public access to services and facilitate swift deployment of resources across the island.

The legislation outlines the specifics of the property transfer, including the identification of the lot and associated rights. It mandates that the property be used for various public safety purposes, such as police headquarters, administrative offices, community policing programs, and law enforcement training. Additionally, the bill requires coordination between the Guam Department of Education, the Guam Police Department, and the Department of Land Management to ensure a smooth transition within 90 days of enactment. The Guam Police Department will also be responsible for the maintenance and potential renovation of the facility, with the ability to seek funding for improvements. If the property is not utilized for the intended purposes within five years, it will revert back to the Guam Department of Education.

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