The Bellevue Police Department will move out of the Crossroads substation it has operated out of since the mid-90s into a new space at the mall this spring.

“It’s going to be the same layout, almost, and then an additional meeting room,” said Bellevue Police Ofc. Craig Hanaumi, who handles community outreach from the Crossroads substation, “which is my personal favorite.”

The substation will move into a larger space next to Crunch Fitness, the current station space to be remodeled for a new Jamba Juice bar, said Crossroads Mall property manager Susan Benton. Hanaumi said the new substation location will benefit Crunch and Stone Gardens at the mall, with a police presence closer to areas of reported vehicle prowls.

It also positions the station closer to the Crossroads Community Center, where the BPD offers self-defense classes and takes calls related to incidences at nearby parks, Hanaumi said.

The Crossroads substation is partly operated using 10 volunteers, working 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. The substation had 2,200 walk-ins in 2014.

“Different days more people come in. Their questions are not always police-related,” Hanaumi said, adding a number of residents come in for information about conceal carry and other permits. “We’re going to be open the whole time someplace.”

Benton said the plan is for the new substation to open in April.