Law Enforcement Services | Des Moines Police Department

Offers public safety services for the City of Des Moines. Services and contacts include:

Administrative Offices (515) 283-4800
Animal Control Dispatch (515) 283-4811
Family Conflict Section (515) 283-4832
Patrol Services Bureau (515) 283-4836
Non-Emergency Dispatch (515) 283-4811
Traffic complaints (515) 323-8370
Mobile Crisis mental health Dispatch (515) 283-4811

Hispanic Outreach, Spanish-speaking officers work with the Hispanic community on law enforcement issues, (515) 237-1559.

Boxing Club, youth outreach program at Pioneer-Columbus Community Recreation Center, (515) 237-1570.

Asian Outreach, resource officer works with the Asian community on law enforcement issues, (515) 971-0792.

Records unit, for copies of criminal records, accident reports, case investigation reports, (515) 283-4896.

Vice, Narcotics Control, to report suspected drug activity; also investigates prostitution and liquor complaints, (515) 283-4830 (in an emergency, call 911).

Office of Professional Standards, regarding a complaint against a police department employee, (513) 283-4816.

Police Academy Personnel and Training Section, for information on a police officer position, (515) 323-8350.

02/20/2026