Nearly half of all Northern Ireland's police stations will be reviewed, possibly even closed, as part of STG£200 million overhaul.
There are also plans for a least six new stations, it was confirmed today, as part of a five-year estate strategy.
Heavy fortification that surrounds many existing complexes would be removed if the blueprint, which was presented to Northern Ireland Policing Board members, goes ahead.
With the Patten proposals for reforming the force calling for less forbidding buildings, major refurbishment would be carried out at a number of bases.
Brand new stations have been earmarked for Ballymoney, Cookstown, Craigavon, Downpatrick, Omagh and Musgrave Street in Central Belfast.
Out of a total 135 police stations, 61 have been put on the strategy's review list - 51 from the PSNI's Rural Region and 10 from Urban Region.
With 71 of those bases operating limited opening hours, seven classed as lock-and-leave units, 54 more than 50 years old and 13 built over a century ago, significant reductions are expected.
District commanders will consult with communities to guarantee effective services in areas where recommendations for closure are made.