A new sheriff's station and forensic crime lab will be opening up soon in West Placer County.

Placer County officials say the station and crime lab will be located in Rocklin at 5700 and 5750 West Oaks Boulevard.

The new station will help the sheriff's office better serve residents in the Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln and Loomis areas, officials say.

"As the population in West Placer continues to grow, it's essential that our public safety infrastructure grows with it," said Sheriff Wayne Woo in a statement.

Jail facilities and services related to registered sex offenders will not be offered at the new station, the sheriff's office noted.

Eventually, the new facility will house a modern forensic crime lab – a first for Placer County, officials say.

"By bringing forensic services closer

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