University Police will move its headquarters farther away from the Northwestern campus this fall to a larger space west of downtown Evanston, Deputy Chief Daniel McAleer said.

He estimated the new location, 1201 Davis St., will be 10 times bigger than UP’s current office, 1819 Hinman Ave., when it opens at the beginning of September.

“It’s unfortunate that it can’t be closer to campus, but it’s a great facility and something that was desperately needed,” McAleer said.

He said the Hinman Avenue location — a three-story house shared with other University officials — is too crowded and difficult to navigate at times. The new UP headquarters will include underground parking and a secure garage for prisoners.

The parking office for the Evanston campus will remain in the house on Hinman Avenue, at least until the new visitors center is finished, McAleer said.

NU bought the building and land on Davis Street in 2011 from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of the United Methodist Church. It already houses several University departments, including the Office of Donor Relations, Alumni Relations and Development.

— Patrick Svitek