Provides law enforcement services to Webster County residents. Additional services include Smart 911, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, weapon permits, Webster County Alerts, and sheriff sales.
Offers law enforcement services to the Delaware County area. Issues gun/firearm permits, runs requested background checks, and manages the county Jail.
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.
Provides public safety services, and related assistance including fingerprinting, residential and business vacation checks, and a safe exchange zone, monitored by a surveillance camera 24 hours a day.