Police in Strabane, Co Tyrone have met with local representatives about the future of the police station in the town.
There have been calls from representatives from the area to demilitarise the station in the Bowling Green area, which has been heavily fortified for many years.
Police confirmed they will be reviewing the premises as part of its ongoing work in its Estate Strategy.
Chief Superintendent Ryan Henderson said a number of matters were discussed at the meeting.
Chief Supt Henderson said: “I welcomed the opportunity to meet with local elected representatives and discuss a number of matters with them and reflect on the views of the local community, including the modernising of Strabane Police Station.
“The ongoing regeneration of Strabane town and the fantastic opportunities presented through the Derry City and Strabane ‘City Deal’ is to be welcomed by everyone, including local police and I look forward to seeing this progress in the weeks and months ahead.
“Work is ongoing within the Police Service of Northern Ireland to finalise our new Estates Strategy, which will then be shared with the Northern Ireland Policing Board for their views.
“This strategy will seek to provide a modern fit for purpose police estate for the future.”
Also in attendance at the meeting was Sinn Fein West Tyrone MP Orfhlaith Begley, who said the time for unsightly structures surrounding the station was now over.
Ms Begley said: "It has been over two decades since the Good Friday Agreement therefore the time for these type of fortified structures have long since passed.
"The current station is an eyesore and a reflection of our turbulent past which contradicts the type of image we are trying to build through regeneration and investment from initiatives such as the city and growth deal.
"The police service often state that they pride themselves in community policing yet this building does not represent the present day realities nor is it welcoming to the local community.
"We had a forthright meeting with the police and reflected the views of local residents in their calls to modernise this building.
"The Chief Superintendent Ryan Henderson was in agreement that this is a timely opportunity in light of the recent South Armagh Policing Review and the ongoing work to regenerate Strabane town.”
