Hertfordshire Constabulary

Location Details

Address

Harpenden
15 Vaughan Road
Harpenden
AL5 4GZ

Access in Summary

Transport

The closest public transport points are located along Station Road and are 150 metres from the Police Station. Harpenden Railway Station is close by on Station Approach.

Car Park and drop off

There are drop off opportunities along the length of Vaughan Road to within 20 metres of the Police Station. Several dropped kerbs along the road give level access onto the pavement, the closest being almost directly outside the entrance to the Police Station. There is parking available with a maximum stay of one hour in marked parking bays.

There are pay and display car parks on Bowers Way approximately 300 metres from the Police Station.

Access at Entrance

There is level access into the Police Station from Vaughan Road. Double automatic doors lead directly into the public reception area.

Reception

The reception counter is directly ahead upon entering the building. Seating is available in the waiting area.

There is an alternative accessible reception counter located in an adjacent interview room.

Facilities

There are accessible toilet facilities in the reception waiting area. Reception staff control access via a remote door release mechanism. The accessible toilet may not be suitable for some visitors, particularly if side on transfer is necessary.

There are 2 fold down seats available in the reception area.

A portable induction loop is available at reception for visitors who may require the service.

Access to all areas

All public reception areas are on level access from the point of entry.

Access Symbols Explained:


  • Assistance dogs welcome Assistance dogs are welcome in our premises.
  • Assisted wheelchair access Wheelchair access into our premises is possible with assistance.
  • Facilities for the mobility impaired We provide facilities for people with a mobility impairment. For example: A seating area, hand rails etc.
  • Sign language for deaf people We offer a sign language service; please ask our staff for full details.
  • Facilities for hard of hearing people We offer facilities for hard of hearing people.
  • Induction loop available An induction loop has been installed to benefit our hard of hearing customers.
  • Staff assistance available Our staff have been trained to offer excellent service levels, please ask if you have any particular requirements.
  • Automatic doors present Our premises are fitted with automatic doors to ease entry.
  • Customer lift provided A customer lift has been provided.
  • Accessible lift provided An accessible customer lift has been installed, improving access for wheelchair users.
  • Alternative service available We provide alternative services to improve access for disabled customers, please ask staff for more details.
  • Parent with pushchair access Our premises are accessible to parents with a pushchair or pram.
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Level access.