• Black History Month

    Pastor Sherman Brown, center, is our newest Police Chaplain. He joins Reverend Carolyn King, Police Chaplain to serve the Department and the City. Congratulations!

    right, Chief Judy A. Bradshaw

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  • Medal Of Valor Recipients

    Officers Robin Swank, Collin Boone, Aaron Cawthorne, Jeremy Sprague, Reserve Office John Carter and Sergeant Michael McTaggart were awarded the Department's highest award for their extraordinary actions when responding to a fiery car crash on August 28th, 2011.

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  • Cheryl Fridl Retires

    Cheryl Fridl retire last week after 23 years of service with the Police Department. Cheryl was a real go-getter and worked many assignments at the PD. She's an avid biker and exercise enthusiast and she's not done working yet! She starts a new job one week after her retirement. Congratulations and thanks for your service!

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  • Retirements

    Det. Scott Anderson and Cadet Toua Lor retired last week . Anderson served the department 32 yrs. He was recognized as the Rotary Club Officer of the Year in 2011. Toua served 30 yrs. as a Police Cadet. Congratulations and thanks for your service!

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  • Honorary Police Chaplain

    Rev. H.I. Thomas was awarded an Honorary Police Chaplain's badge on April 4th at the Police Museum. Chief Bradshaw praised him for his service to the community and as an advocate of civil rights. Rev. Thomas is the pastor of Union Baptist Church. l-r Chaplain Carolyn King, Cief Bradshaw, Thomas and State Rep. Ako Abdul Samad.

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Patrol Section

 

The Patrol Section is an intricate part of the department. This section provides around-the-clock services to the community. Officers assigned to patrol work hard to keep the lines of communication open between the Department and the community. Each officer is assigned to a routine beat so they can learn the businesses, the neighborhood and the people that make up that neighborhood.  

 

Shift Information: 

1st Watch - 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM

2nd Watch - 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM

3rd Watch - 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

 

Canine (K-9)

 

The Des Moines Police Department Canine Unit hit the streets of the City in December of 2000 with three canine teams. They have now expanded to five teams. All of the canines are certified as Police Dog One and Detector Dogs through the United States Police Canine Association.

 

The canines are used for a variety of purposes including: tracking missing persons and suspects, searching for evidence and drugs, and helping to apprehend criminals. The canines are an important asset to the Des Moines Police Department in its fight against crime.

 

Mounted Patrol

 

The Mounted Patrol Unit is a group of police officers, under the coordination of the Community Outreach Supervisor, who provide a contingency of officers on horseback. The mounted patrol serves largely as a community relation function during parades and other events, however, they may provide an additional element for crowd and traffic control during community functions.

Those involved are required to provide a suitable horse, and assume the responsibility for care, boarding and transportation to and from events. Participation is strictly voluntary, and considered an additional duty assignment.


If you are interested in applying, please contact the Des Moines Police Department.