Police Department - Crimes Against Property
Arson / Fire Investigation Unit
Arson Fire
Des Moines police and Des Moines firefighters team-up in the fight against arson. All fires occurring within the corporate boundaries of the City of Des Moines are investigated regardless of nature. Arson investigators are highly trained and skilled in detecting suspicious or set fires and identifying/arresting those responsible.
Arson investigators team up with their Fire Department counterparts and operate on a 24 hour call-out concept; responding to major fires, suspected arsons, and bomb threat follow-up.

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Police Department
- 25 East First Street
- Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- E-mail: Information Center
- Web Site: http://www.dmgov.org
