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Juvenile Investigations Page 32-33
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Field Training Program Page 36
Special Response Team Page 37
Grant Activity Page 38
Administrative Services Page 39-51
Training & Accreditation Page 39-41
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Records Page 43
Crime Prevention Page 44
School Crossing Guards Page 45
Stationmasters Page 45
Animal Services Page 46-51
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To the Citizens of Iowa City,
This year marked the second year after the juvenile curfew has been in existence
and first year after the 21 Only bar entry age. The results of both of those ordinanc-
es have reduced overall crime and made Iowa City a safer place. The Police Depart-
ment wishes to thank the Council and citizens for the support that came with both
of these initiatives.
The Police Department has participated in the City’s overall strategic planning pro-
cess and goals are forthcoming but we anticipate several strategies to include: free-
ing up officer time, reduction in crime overall and starting the planning process with
City staff for the building of a new police facility.
The ICPD Sub-Station continues to grow in popularity on the City’s south east side
and its location in Pepperwood Plaza has had a positive effect on businesses in that
immediate area. This year the department partnered with the Iowa City Public Li-
brary providing computer and Internet access at the Sub-Station a couple of times a
week. This partnership has increased usage of the Sub-Station dramatically.
The department remains committed to work as a dedicated team and ally with our
neighboring jurisdictions. This report includes the activities of the Iowa City Police
Department for 2011.
Sincerely,
Samuel E. Hargadine
Chief of Police
IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Iowa City Police Department
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Administrative Secretary
Linda White
Training & Accreditation
Sergeant Kevin Hurd
Planning & Research
Sergeant Denise
Brotherton
Crime Prevention
Officer Jorey Bailey
Evidence Custodians
Dave Harris
Steve Duffy
Computer System Analyst
Jim Baker
Records
Jo Farnsworth – Supervisor
Cathy Cox
Jenn Dahm
Wendy Mayer
Rebecca Passavant
Lori Schroeder
Stationmasters
Donna Bogs
Joy Doehrmann
Susan Fuhrmeister
Sara Van Eck
Matt Wagner
Animal Care & Adoption
Misha Goodman – Supervisor
Willa Hamilton-Animal Care Officer
Chris Whitmore-Animal Care Officer
Tim Bartenhagen
Elizabeth Ford
Jennifer Read
Chad Mason
Patricia Ferguson
Ewen Hamilton
Heidi Madsen
Charlotte Tobiason
Captain of Administrative Services
Captain Rick Wyss
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Stationmasters
Donna Bogs
Joy Doehrmann
Susan Fuhrmeister
Sara Van Eck
Matt Wagner
Captain of Field Operations
Captain Jim Steffen
Patrol Division
Lieutenant Mike Brotherton Lieutenant Bill Campbell Lieutenant Kevin Heick
Sergeant Paul Batcheller Sergeant Zach Diersen Sergeant Dave Droll
Sergeant Troy Kelsay Sergeant Brian Krei Sergeant Vicki Lalla
Sergeant Mike Lord Officer Ian Alke Officer Alirio Arcenas
Officer Kevin Berg Officer Jerry Blomgren Officer Nicholas Brokaw
Officer Robert Cash Officer Todd Cheney Officer Michael Clark
Officer Gabriel Cook Officer Brandon Faulkcon Officer Steven Fortmann
Officer Colin Fowler Officer Derek Frank Officer Chad Fulton
Officer Ronnie Gist Officer Ashley Hamblin Officer Matthew Hansen
Officer Thomas Hartshorn Officer Mark Hewlett Officer Greg Humrichouse
Officer Paul Jacobs Officer Dennis Kelly Officer Sarah Kelly
Officer Adam Krack Officer Tyler LaKose Officer Erik Lippold
Officer Ed McMartin Officer R.A. Mebus Officer Niles Mercer
Officer Doug Millard Officer Marcus Mittvalsky Officer Zach Murguia
Officer Brad Murphy Officer Travis Neeld Officer David Nixon
Officer Kevin Prestegard Officer Brad Reinhard Officer Daniel Roth
Officer Becki Sammons Officer Abe Schabilion Officer Ryan Schnackel
Officer David Schwindt Officer Scott Stevens Officer Alex Stricker
Officer Terry Tack Officer Matthew Ties Officer Chad Wallace
Officer Kevin Wolfe Officer Ryan Wood Officer Matthew Young
Officer Darin Zacharias
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Community Service Officers
Lynda Ambrose
April Miller
Jim Williams
Investigations Division
Lieutenant Doug Hart Sergeant Scott Gaarde
Officer Kevin Bailey Officer Jennifer Clarahan
Officer Jeffrey Fink Officer Robert Gass
Officer David Gonzalez Officer Bob Hartman
Officer Marty Leik Officer Andrew Rich
Officer Mike Smithey Officer D. J. Steva
SCAT
Officer Chris Akers
Officer Jeremy Bossard
Officer Carlos Trevino
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Officer Brad Reinhard was hired as a police officer
on December 5, 2011.
On November 23, 2011 Officer Paul Batcheller
was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant.
Officer Ed McMartin retired April 25, 2011 with 21
years of service.
Officer Paul Jacobs retired October 30, 2011 with
21 years of service.
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A Notice of Favorable Occurrence is awarded for an act demonstrating exemplary
professional conduct or performance. In 2011 the following officers received a No-
tice of Favorable Occurrence:
Officer Chris Akers Officer Travis Neeld Officer Andrew Rich
Officer Abe Schabilion
Officer Greg Humrichouse
Sergeant David Droll Sergeant Troy Kelsay
Officer David Gonzalez Officer Darin Zacharias
Officer Jorey Bailey Officer Robert Hartman Officer Daniel Roth
Officer David Schwindt Officer Mike Smithey
Officer Robert Cash Officer Sarah Kelly Officer Chad Wallace
Officer Ryan Wood
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Officer Chris Akers Officer Travis Neeld Officer Andrew Rich
Officer Abe Schabilion
Sergeant David Droll Sergeant Troy Kelsay
Officer David Gonzalez Officer Darin Zacharias
Officer Jorey Bailey Officer Robert Hartman Officer Daniel Roth
Officer David Schwindt Officer Mike Smithey
Officer Robert Cash Officer Sarah Kelly Officer Chad Wallace
Officer Ryan Wood
Officer Jerry Blomgren
The Officer of the Year award is given to the officer who most significantly pro-
jects work and behavioral ethics that mirror the oath of honor and exemplify a
positive image of the Police Department and community as chosen by the com-
mand staff. The criteria for selection include professionalism, sustained work eth-
ic, personal conduct, ethic, demonstrated leadership, vision, communication, and
compassion.
The 2011 Officer of the Year is Officer Jerry Blomgren. Officer Blomgren has been
with the Department since 1997. Officer Blomgren has worked in the investiga-
tions division as a member of the Street Crimes Action Team and as a member of
the Johnson County Drug Task Force. Officer Blomgren is also a past member of
the special response team and is a field training officer. Officer Blomgren current-
ly works in the patrol division on the evening shift.
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Captain Rick Wyss & Officer Thomas Hartshorn
Cpt. Wyss & Officer Hartshorn with members of the Dick Lee family
Iowa City Police Captain Rick Wyss and Officer Thomas Hartshorn are the recipi-
ents of the 2011 Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award. The Richard W. "Dick" Lee Award
was established in 1999 by several retired Iowa City police officers to honor the life
work of Captain Dick Lee. Captain Lee served as an Iowa City police officer from
July 1, 1950, until his retirement July 16, 1982. The award and its recipient are
meant to reflect qualities embodied by Captain Lee. Criteria include professional-
ism, compassion for citizens and other officers, unique and effective ways of ac-
complishing objectives, and a demonstration of a specific action or program exem-
plifying these criteria.
Captain Wyss has been with the Department since 1984 and is currently the cap-
tain of field operations.
Officer Hartshorn has been with the Department since 2009. He currently works in
the patrol division on the evening watch.
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Officer Paul Batcheller & Officer Michael Smithey
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police un-
ions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the in-
terests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advoca-
cy, political action and education. Every year NAPO selects ten cases from across
the United States, U. S. territories, and the District of Columbia to receive TOP
COPS Awards and a case from each state receives an Honorable Mention Award.
These cases are chosen from hundreds of nominations. This year, Officer Paul
Batcheller and Detective Mike Smithey have been selected as a 2011 Honorable
Mention of the prestigious TOP COPS Awards representing the State of Iowa.
Officer Batcheller and Detective Smithey were nominated for the award for their ex-
ceptional work and professionalism in resolving an armed robbery in Iowa City on
October 12, 2010. The Iowa City Police Department responded to the Dollar Tree
Store located in the Sycamore Mall. Victims reported that a man had brandished a
handgun, hoarded them into a back bathroom, and stole their cell phones and mon-
ey from the business.
Officer Batcheller and Detective Smithey received their award at the NAPO’s Eight-
eenth Annual TOP COPS Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the his-
toric Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. The Master of Ceremonies was John
Wash star of “America’s Most Wanted” and included presenters Harvey Keitel and
football great John Riggins.
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On March 3, 2011 Officer Jorey Bailey was among ten com-
munity members recognized for outstanding leadership in the
Iowa City community by the Iowa City Masonic Lodge.
Masonic Lodge member Kevin Sanders presented Officer
Bailey with a plaque at a ceremony held at the Masonic
Lodge. Officer Bailey was given the award in appreciation for
his dedication to the uplifting of the underrepresented popula-
tion in the Iowa City Community.
Officer Jorey Bailey
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On Sunday, March 27, 2011 the Iowa City Police Department sent
the elite stair climbing team of Officers Colin Fowler, Derek Frank,
Ryan Wood, and Niles Mercer to defend the Department’s title as
the fastest stair climbers in the Law Enforcement Challenge at the
Fight for Air Climb. The Fight for Air Climb is sponsored by the
American Lung Association and raises money to support research
and programs to prevent lung disease. In 2011 participants scaled
the EMC Insurance Companies building, Hub Tower, the Des
Moines Marriott Downtown or all three for a grand total of 1,179
s t e p s a n d r a i s e d m o r e t h a n $ 1 5 8 , 0 0 0 .
Participants could climb stairs as individuals or teams. Iowa City
Police participated as a team in the Law Enforcement Challenge.
The team competed against agencies from around the state to
climb the stairs in the fastest time. The Iowa City Police Depart-
ment had the fastest team in 2009 and 2010.
The Iowa City Police Association sponsored the 2011 team. A trav-
elling trophy awarded to the fastest team will again remain at the
Iowa City Police Department for another year.
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The three Iowa City Police officers serving in Operation Enduring
Freedom in Afghanistan returned home in 2011. Officer David Nixon,
Officer Marcus Mittvalsky, and Officer Ryan Schnackel left in July
2010 with their Iowa National Guard Units. In July 2011 they returned
home. After having some time to adjust to being back home the sol-
diers returned to full police duty.
Officer Ryan Schnackel returned to duty on August 12, 2011. He re-
turned to working patrol on the evening watch.
Officer Marcus Mittvalsky returned to duty on September 4, 2011. He
returned to working patrol on the day watch.
And Officer David Nixon returned to duty on October 4, 2011. He also
returned to patrol on the day watch.
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Pictured: Cpt. Rick Wyss, Sgt. Denise Brotherton, Joan Cook (RSVP), Mel Sunshine,
Marguerite Harney, Matt Johnson, Emily Bennett, Officer Jorey Bailey, Cpt. Jim Steffen
There is no finer example of service than volunteers. The
Iowa City Police Department is honored to have the ser-
vice of local volunteers from the Retired and Senior Vol-
unteer Program and interested community members.
The duties performed by these volunteers are essential
to the smooth operation of the police department. On
Thursday, April 14, 2011, the Iowa City Police Depart-
ment celebrated its volunteers at an appreciation lunch-
eon at City Hall. Volunteers assist in Crime Prevention
and the Records Division.
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On Saturday, March 26, 2011, members of the Iowa City Police De-
partment took the plunge for Special Olympics. The 2011 Polar
Plunge for Special Olympics was held on a chilly day at the Coralville
Lake in Coralville. Individuals and groups from the area ran into freez-
ing water to raise money for the Special Olympics. The Iowa City Po-
lice Department regularly participates in this annual event. This year’s
team consisted of Officer Jorey Bailey, Officer Ashley Hamblin, Officer
Matt Young, Community Service Officer Lynda Ambrose, and Station-
master Sara Van Eck. The team was sponsored by the Iowa City Po-
lice Association.
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Iowa City residents took back their neighborhoods and reminded criminals they will
not be victims during National Night Out on August 2, 2011.
National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention aware-
ness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; (3)
Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community partnerships; and (4) Send a
message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting
back.
From 6 to 10 p.m. residents in neighborhoods throughout Iowa City and across the
nation were asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening
outside with neighbors and police. This is the second year Iowa City has participat-
ed in the event. This year six neighborhoods participated. The event was sponsored
nationally by Target and locally by the Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa
City Area CrimeStoppers. Iowa City Police officers attended parties and handed out
gifts to the children. McGruff the Crime Dog and Herky from the University of Iowa
returned this year and visited all of the neighborhood parties.
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On December 10th, 2011 officers of the Iowa City Police Department
took local youth holiday shopping during the local police association’s
Shop With A Cop event. Eleven officers volunteered their time to take 20
children shopping at the Iowa City Wal-Mart. Officers shopped with each
child to pick the perfect gift for each of their family members, as well as
any necessity items the kids may have needed for cold weather.
This year’s Shop With A Cop event was a huge success due to the gen-
erous donations of area residents and businesses.
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$687,150
7%
$7,482,679
73%
$867,217
8%
$984,865
10%
$94,544
1%
$63,184
1%2011 BUDGET
($10,179,639)
Administration
Patrol *
Investigations
Records/Station Masters
Crime Prevention
Crossing Guards
$6,552,298
88%
$551,707
7%
$148,444
2%$230,230
3%
PATROL BUDGET
($7,482,679)
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capital Outlay
Personnel
$8,872,063
87%
Services
$856,248
8%
Supplies
$197,098
2%
Capital
Outlay
254,230
3%
2011 BUDGET
BREAKDOWN
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capital Outlay
The Iowa City
Police
Department’s
budget for 2011
totaled
$10,179,639.
Personnel
Expenses
include:
wages,
benefits,
overtime, &
contract allow-
ances
Wages for :
64 Officers,
4 CSO’s,
1 Evidence
Technician
* Includes Contracted Services,
TIPS, Citizen's Police Academy.
* Does not include Drug Task
Force and Domestic Violence Grant Positions.
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Personnel
$809,339
93%
Services
$45,120
5%
Supplies
$12,758
2%
INVESTIGATIONS
BUDGET
($867,217)
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Personnel
$87,676
93%
Services
$4,668
5%
Supplies
$2,200
2%
CRIME PREVENTION
BUDGET
($94,544)
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Personnel
$733,040
76%
Services
$212,621
22%
Supplies
$15,204
2%
RECORDS -STATION MASTERS BUDGET
($960,865)
Personnel Services Supplies
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Personnel
$627,826
91%
Services
$41,882
6%
Supplies
$17,442
3%
ADMINISTRATION BUDGET
$687,150
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Personnel
$442,285
62%Services
$179,504
25%
Supplies
$60,910
8%
Capital
Outlay
$33,500
5%
ANIMAL CARE BUDGET
($716,199)
Animal Care
Personnel
Includes:
1 Supervisor
2 Animal Care
Officers,
1 Assistant,
2 Technicians
3 Part Time
Employees
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Patrol Operations is comprised of uniformed officers providing coverage for the City
of Iowa City 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Patrol officers respond to calls for
service and engage in pro-active enforcement including traffic enforcement and
neighborhood patrols. Officers are assigned to either Day Watch, Evening Watch, or
the Late Night Watch. They are assigned to a specific area or beat of the City and
are responsible for responding to calls for service and engaging in proactive duties
in that area. These beat officers strive to build relationships with residents and busi-
nesses in their assigned area to encompass community policing strategies.
In addition to routine patrol duties most Iowa City Police Officers have additional
training in specialized areas. These specialized areas include:
Field Training Officer
Police Cyclist
Drug Recognition Expert
Patrol Rifle Operator
Crime Scene Technician
K-9
Technical Accident Investigator
Child Safety Seat Technician
Patrol Operations includes Community Service Officers. Community Service Offic-
ers are non-sworn personnel who perform a variety of essential jobs including park-
ing enforcement, traffic direction, and animal complaints.
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2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
63,592 58,726
67,609 71,352 66,952 66,197 65,117 70,848 68,289 70,519
CALLS FOR SERVICE
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2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
6,330
4,642
6,486 6,434 6,505 6,895 7,528 7,288
8,016
8,929
ARRESTS
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2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
4,566 4,446 4,460
5,827
6,684
8,198
7,428
8,515
7,428 7,639
TRAFFIC CITATIONS
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2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
7,120 6,779 8,340
11,041
15,297 16,071 14,943
22,893
44,713
42,529
PARKING TICKETS
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GROUP A CRIMES * 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Aggravated Assault 145 134 147 101 121
All Other Larceny 359 367 382 325 353
Arson 11 13 5 8 12
Assisting or Promoting Prostitution 1 0 2 0 0
Bribery 1 1 1 0 0
Burglary / Breaking & Entering 274 343 306 299 356
Counterfeit / Forgery 102 88 86 65 87
Credit Card / ATM Fraud 64 89 54 77 72
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of
Property
846 709 784 622 598
Drug / Narcotic Violations 332 310 333 453 626
Drug Equipment Violation 172 178 170 209 268
Embezzlement 17 19 22 20 19
Extortion / Blackmail 6 4 3 2 0
False Pretenses / Swindle 170 156 159 140 181
Forcible Fondling 47 27 29 19 23
Forcible Rape 42 29 29 48 35
Forcible Sodomy 9 1 5 3 0
Impersonation 0 3 3 2 2
Intimidation 45 83 72 65 77
Kidnapping / Abduction 8 5 7 5 7
Motor Vehicle Theft 75 65 86 76 56
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 3 1 0 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 1 0 0
Operating Gambling 1 0 0 0 0
Pick Pocketing 2 5 4 6 4
Pornography / Obscene Material 1 3 5 4 8
Prostitution 0 0 1 0 0
Purse Snatching 1 6 0 2 1
Robbery 49 58 60 40 25
Sex Assault with Object 0 2 0 1 0
Shoplifting 208 191 329 276 348
Simple Assault 527 494 565 572 491
Statutory Rape 2 3 2 2 3
Stolen Property Offenses 12 10 6 2 8
Theft / Motor Vehicle Parts 100 81 65 60 61
Theft from Building 358 300 351 344 341
Theft from Coin-Operated Machine 4 2 0 1 0
Theft from Motor Vehicle 188 174 241 200 172
Weapon Law Violation 17 15 12 20 20
Wire Fraud 0 22 58 40 41
TOTAL 4,196 3,993 4,386 4,109 4,416
* NOTE: These reflect the number of incidents. There may be multiple victims per incident.
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The total number of cases assigned in 2011 was 993. This is over a 9%
increase from 2010. The total number of cases cleared in 2011 was
971. This includes cases assigned in previous years but cleared in
2011.
The investigation unit is comprised of thirteen sworn Officers, a Sergeant
and a Lieutenant. The Unit’s primary function is to provide support to the
Patrol Division by following through on investigations and complaints ini-
tially answered by uniformed officers. Police Investigations was estab-
lished to solve crimes via the processes of questioning victims, witness-
es and suspects, accumulating physical evidence at the scene of a crime
and by tracing stolen property or vehicles associated with a crime.
There are six general Investigators who focus on financial crimes, sex
crimes, assaults, crimes against people and property crimes. These in-
vestigators have received specialized training in a number of areas in-
cluding; sex crimes, processing crime scenes, homicides, and financial
crimes.
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One Officer is assigned as a computer & electronic forensics Investigator. This In-
vestigator works on cultivating evidence from electronic equipment that has been
seized, assists with crimes that are perpetrated over the internet, and works with
the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force to counter the emerging
threat of offenders using the internet or other online technology to exploit children.
One Officer is assigned as the domestic violence Investigator. They follow up
with victims whose perpetrator meets the definition of a domestic partner under
the state code. This Investigator works closely with the Domestic Violence Inter-
vention Program and the Rape Victim Advocacy Program. This is funded in part
from a grant received from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence
Against Women, which is administered by the Iowa Crime Victim Assistance Divi-
sion of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.
The Domestic Violence Investigator also is required to make monthly, quarterly
and annual reports to the state on the cases that are reported.
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The Iowa City Police Department dedicates resources to directly and indirectly ad-
dress youth-related issues and behaviors. Enforcement efforts are meant to ad-
dress and modify inappropriate and illegal behaviors. Educational and interactive
activities are meant to encourage and model responsible behaviors and prevent in-
appropriate behaviors.
In 2011 the Iowa City Police Department added the position of Juvenile Investiga-
tor. This Investigator follows up on cases that involve juvenile victims and sus-
pects. They work closely with the Iowa City Community School District, Juvenile
Court, Department of Human Services, and the County Attorney’s office through all
phases of cases involving juveniles.
In 2011 the Iowa City Police Department responded to 437 calls for service specifi-
cally classified as juvenile related complaints. The most common crime juveniles
were charged with in 2011 was disorderly conduct, with 60 charges. In total there
were 459 criminal charges referred to Juvenile Court in 2011.
Patrol Officers routinely visit area schools and are responsible for enforcing the
City’s Juvenile Curfew Ordinance.
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Year Charges
2011 Disorderly Conduct - 60
Juvenile Curfew Violation – 47
Theft 5th – 36
PAULA (Possess Alcohol un-
der the Legal Age) – 24
Simple Assault – 23/Possess
Tobacco - 23
2010 Theft 5th – 89
Disorderly Conduct – 68
Possess Controlled Substance
(PCS) – 36
Curfew – 27/Assault w/Injury –
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Possess Tobacco - 24
2009 Theft 5th – 66
Disorderly Conduct – 49
Trespass – 31
Riot – 22
PCS – 19/Assault w/Injury - 19
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The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance prohibits persons under designated ages from being in any
public place between set hours. The focus of this ordinance is to address the issue of unsuper-
vised juveniles becoming the victim of a crime and/or becoming involved in problems during the
overnight hours. In 2011 there were 61 contacts, with 47 citations issued as a result of the con-
tact.
Citations Warnings Total
Contacts 47 14 61
Male 31 13 44
Female 16 1 17
White 30 10 40
Black 10 3 13
White/Hispanic 5 1 6
Other 2(Asian) 0 2
Unknown 0 0 0
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One Officer is assigned as a narcotics Inves-
tigator. They investigate drug trafficking and
assist in drug overdose death investiga-
tions. They are a member of the Johnson
County Drug Task Force and the Cedar Rap-
ids DEA task force. This investigator works
closely with State and Federal agen-
cies. The position of the narcotics Investiga-
tor is partially paid through the Governor’s
Office on Drug Control Policy (ODCP) from
the federally funded Byrne-JAG grant. The
statistics generated through this grant are re-
ported to the ODCP on a monthly basis. The
grant also requires a semi-annual and annu-
al report, along with a yearly audit and on-
site inspection.
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Three officers are assigned to the Street Crimes
Action Team (SCAT). SCAT Investigators contin-
ue to operate under the mission and philosophy
of engaging in the proactive investigation and en-
forcement of street level criminal and narcotic in-
vestigations. The unit assumes additional re-
sponsibilities of investigating crimes of violence
such as home invasions, robberies, weapon vio-
lations, gang activity, as well as a providing for a
rapid response to problem locations which may
require a sustained operation to reach successful
resolution.
In 2011, SCAT was responsible for the filing of
over 800 criminal complaints. In 2011 SCAT
seized multiple pounds of illegal drugs and nar-
cotics including marijuana, powder and crack co-
caine, methamphetamine, heroin, ecstasy, and
LSD. In addition, the unit seized over 30 weap-
ons, including 16 firearms. The unit also recov-
ered 11 stolen vehicles. The SCAT unit contin-
ued to be utilized as a multi purpose resource as
the unit responded to 56 other agency requests
for assistance as well as 175 requests from the
patrol and investigative divisions.
Marijuana and money seized during a
SCAT Investigation.
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Officer Kevin Berg and his K9 part-
ner, Naton, along with Officer Matt
Hansen and his K9 partner, Becky,
make up the Iowa City Police De-
partment K9 unit. The teams are
assigned a patrol Watch assisting
with routine calls for service. As
the need arises, the K9 team will
be called in to help with a variety
of investigations. This includes;
searching for lost or hidden items,
apprehending fleeing suspects,
search for evidence and detect the
odor of narcotics. They are also
available to conduct public presen-
tations. In 2011, the K9’s assisted
in helping to secure numerous
search warrants which resulted in
seizure of illegal drug and money.
Naton and Becky assisted in 221
incidents in 2011.
Becky with a seizure.
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Officer Mark Hewlett serves as a member of the Johnson County Metro Bomb
Team. The team is nationally accredited and consists of members from the Iowa
City Police Department, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Coralville Po-
lice Department, and the University of Iowa Police Department. The team per-
forms protective sweeps for suspicious packages, mitigation of known explosive
devices, and investigation of incidents involving explosive, unstable, or suspi-
cious devices. The team is also involved in public education and in 2011 con-
ducted presentations to educate the public in the dangers of MacGyver bombs
and fireworks.
Upon certification as a law enforcement officer through the Iowa Law Enforce-
ment Academy the Iowa City Police Department requires all new officers to com-
plete an intensive Field Training Program. Officers in the Field Training Program
work one-one with trained Field Training Officers to learn internal policy and pro-
cedures, community awareness and to develop strong policing skills Officers
must successfully complete the Field Training Program before they are allowed
to work on solo patrol. In 2011 there were 10 Field Training Officers working in
the patrol division. Two officers completed the Field Training Program in 2011.
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The Iowa City Police Department Special Response Team (SRT), formed in 1997,
is made up of 18 police officers who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Their work on SRT is in addition to their regular duties and assignments. Each
Team member must meet strict requirements and is selected after a rigorous test-
ing process. The Team trains monthly in preparation for handling a variety of high-
risk and skill critical incidents.
This year the Team again conducted training exercises in a state of the art “shoot
house” located at Camp Dodge, home of the Iowa National Guard. Utilized by law
enforcement agencies from across the Midwest, this facility allows Team members
to train mission critical skills in a live fire environment.
The SRT has historically been utilized to serve high risk search and arrest warrants,
to respond to armed subjects who may be in a fortified location, to carry out digni-
tary protection details, to monitor special events and to conduct open area search-
es. This unit also serves as a ready response to issues of civil disorder and to be
deployed to special events. The Special Response Team handles incidents which
carry with them the potential for high risk through utilization of tactics that lessen
the chances of injury or death.
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In 2011, the Iowa City Police Department was awarded a number of grants ad-
ministered by the State of Iowa utilizing federal funds. The first grant is through
the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB). Under this grant officers logged
over 600 hours of traffic enforcement. Officers are targeting drivers who may be
impaired or not utilizing their safety belt. Iowa City has over 25 years of collabo-
ration with GTSB to promote safe driving practices.
The Governor’s Office on Drug Control Policy using Edward Byrne Memorial Jus-
tice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) provides funding to pay for a full time drug
enforcement officer. This investigator works with other members of the Johnson
County Multi-Agency Drug Task Force targeting those selling illegal drugs.
In 2011, in partnership with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa City Po-
lice Department received a grant administered by the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG). The Iowa City Police Department por-
tion of this grant is $27,525.00, and will be utilized for the purchase of Crime Lab
equipment designed to enhance Police capabilities to identify, document, process,
and collect physical evidence at crime scenes.
The last grant is the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP), created by Act of con-
gress and administered through the U.S. Department of Justice. Funds from this
grant are used to offset the cost of purchasing new bulletproof vests for Iowa City
Police Officers.
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Sgt. Kevin Hurd has been assigned these functions since January of 2009. In addition to
coordinating and documenting all the training attended by the Iowa City Police Depart-
ment, he also was responsible for ensuring the Department remains in compliance with
applicable CALEA standards.
Training
In 2011, Officers attended 52 different off-site training sessions including attend-
ance at schools and training sessions at MTTU IV in Moline of which the Depart-
ment is a member, the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and the Midwest Counter
Drug Training Center in Des Moines. Additionally, members attended conferences,
seminars and training sessions focusing on specialized areas of police work such
as death investigations or technical training such as Instructor Certifications or Evi-
dence Collection.
In-house training included; Annual MATS training which was 16-hours of topical
matters and required in-service training; Patrol Rifle training; NCIC Recertification;
and a mandatory training day in April. The April training consisted of Taser Update
Training and recertification; the Department's annual Use of Force and Pursuit re-
lated training; and the continuation of scenario based, use of force training. On a
monthly basis, officers are required to complete a 1-hour on-line Police Legal Sci-
ence (PLS) training session. PLS covers recent court decisions, along with provid-
ing training on biased based policing, harassment and other topics. All sworn per-
sonnel were also required to attend spring and fall firearm training and qualification.
In response to a training need identified in 2010; six officers attended the 40-hour
basic Crime Scene Technician training and one officer attended advanced Crime
Scene Training. Additionally, in order to address the growing need for Spanish
speaking officers, the Department has developed a program where officers may at-
tend Spanish language training at no cost to them. In 2011, two officers took col-
lege level Spanish courses.
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Training -
Members of the Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) received an addition-
al 32 training days. These included 18 firearm range days and 9 tactical training
days. In October of 2011 all SRT members attended an intense 5-day training ses-
sion which included 16-hours of “live fire” training in Des Moines.
In addition to the above training, two new officers completed the fourteen week
basic certification training required of officers at the Iowa Law Enforcement Acade-
my.
Training Goals for 2012:
Maintain the amount of training available to police department employees.
Increase the number of officers who are certified instructors in a law
enforcement specific area.
Continue to seek way to bring quality training to Iowa City to reduce travel
costs.
Research modernizing the training records through the use of Power
DMS.
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Accreditation
The Iowa City Police Department is a Nationally Accredited Police Department; re-
ceiving its initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law En-
forcement Agencies (CALEA) in March of 2002, and has been re-accredited three
times. The next re-accreditation review will occur in December of 2013. To main-
tain accreditation the Department must remain in compliance with applicable stand-
ards and show proof of compliance for each year of the accreditation cycle. In addi-
tion, the Department is required to comply with newly developed or revised accredi-
tation standards. New standards may require the Department change existing poli-
cies or develop new policies.
Accreditation Goals for 2012
Maintain proofs of compliance standard for the 2012 re-accreditation
Cycle and develop policies and proofs few new standards
Make files and chapter summaries more reader/assessor friendly
Research moving the existing CALEA file system to the Power DMS
System.
Initiate a comprehensive review of all General Orders, SOP’s, Rules
& Regulations, Policy & Procedures., and department directives.
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Jim Baker is tasked with the responsibility for the police information technology,
CAD and records management support for the Police Department. This includes
wireless solutions and communication upgrades and the day to day support of
police computer hardware and software, both in the department and mobile ap-
plications used in the field.
As part of the move to a new records management system in conjunction with
the formation of the Johnson County Joint Communications Center a much larger
scale project was taken on at Iowa City that involves converging many secondary
information databases into a single platform. Work was started in 2011 to get
software and data that was previously kept in separate databases into the new
software; this work continues and will soon allow for a more direct input method
of record keeping. There was continual progression on development of the rec-
ords management system which included development of customized reports
used for statistical purposes and continued work on integration and development
of new modules that will be launched in 2012, laying groundwork for a system
that will become much more useful and will contain more information from a sin-
gle point of access available to officers and administrative staff during the course
of their daily duties.
In 2011 an upgrade was performed on the backend software and hardware that
houses our in car videos allowing for more storage and the latest hardware.
Jim Baker assisted in the planning for the remodel of area that used to house the
Iowa City dispatch center to accommodate the new purpose of the Station Mas-
ter which requires all functionality and work flow to be done by a single person
that was previously shared by multiple persons. He also assisted the Iowa City
Fire Department in preparations to launch the CAD mobile clients in new comput-
ers that were installed in all fire apparatus in 2011.
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The Records Division is staffed by 5 full time employees and 1 part time employee.
The Records Division also receives additional support from 3 work study students
and 3 senior volunteers.
Records personnel completed data entry and scanning of 9,954 incidents for 2011.
This was a 1.5% decrease of incidents completed for 2010.
Records personnel also process local criminal background checks by request.
4,026 criminal background checks were processed in 2011.
Records Objectives for 2012
Implantation of Pawn Shop module.
Continue development of custom reports for officer use.
Discontinuation of evidence property control forms by officers will
create the need for Records personnel to verify property entry to
meet NIBRS standards.
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The Crime Prevention Office welcomed several new programs in 2011, including
the Loss Prevention Task Force and the Johnson County Fraud Alliance. Crime
Prevention Officer Jorey Bailey became certified in Crime Prevention Through En-
vironmental Design (CPTED). CPTED utilizes crime prevention input into the de-
sign and function of new and existing buildings and neighborhoods. Officer Bailey
offers CPTED Surveys of existing homes and businesses, providing the owners
with cost effective methods to design out crime. The Crime Prevention office par-
ticipated in the following community programs in 2011:
FAS TRAC
Children of Promise
Neighborhood Association Meetings
Johnson County Shoplifter Diversion Program
Johnson County Restorative Justice Board
School Attendance Task Force
Crisis Center Providers Committee
Johnson County Child Protection Team
Neighborhood Associations
Johnson County Fraud Alliance
Loss Prevention Task
Safety Village
Citizens Police Academy
Neighborhood Watch
Crime Free Business
National Night Out
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The Iowa City Police Department oversees the school crossing guard program.
Crossing guards cover the City’s 12 approved school crossings before and after
school during the school year. Crossing guards must pass a background check and
receive training provided by the police department prior to assignment. Crossing
guards are non-sworn employees. When a crossing guard is not available to cover
a school crossing, an Iowa City Police community service officer or a patrol officer
will cover the crossing.
Between the 5 station master positions the front desk of the Police Department is
staffed twenty four hours a day seven days a week. They are the initial contact
person for the public walk in traffic and for incoming phone calls. Station masters
assess the reported issue and determine whether to transfer the complaint to the
Joint Emergency Communication Center for follow up or if the situation can be
handled within the Police Department. This may include answering questions or
complaints by providing factual information not available to the public.
Some of their other duties include: release of impounded vehicles, take messag-
es for officers and supervisors, process active warrants following arrest for the
department, complete data entry of traffic violations issued by the police officers,
complete data entry of current bicycle registration forms, maintain the house
watch program, monitor officers presence in the intoxilyzer area during pro-
cessing, assist officers in critical times and perform various other duties as need-
ed.
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Animal Services is a division of the
Iowa City Police Department and op-
erates as a public safety/enforcement
agency for the protection of the public
and animals in Iowa City. This division
provides to Coralville, Johnson Coun-
ty and Solon through 28E agree-
ments.
The Animal Services Division also op-
erates an animal center for stray and
abandoned animals.
Current staffing levels are:
(1) Supervisor
(2) Animal Service Officers
(3) Animal Care Technicians
(1) Animal Center Assistant
(3) 25 to 40 hour a week Temporary
employees.
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Animal Services includes the following operational functions:
Enforcement of local and state animal welfare codes
Animal cruelty and neglect investigations
Animal fighting and hoarding investigations
Expert court testimony
Commercial animal establishment permit inspection and issu-
ance
Wildlife handling and abatement
Housing of displaced or unwanted domestic animals, livestock
and exotics
Housing of neglect/cruelty case animals pending court decision
Quarantine of bite animals
Animal Adoption
Animal Licensing
Animal Recovery
Low Income Spay/Neuter assistance program
Low Cost Microchip program
Public Education (responsible animal care, bite prevention, out-
reach)
Animal Foster Care program
Volunteer training and animal handling programs
Disaster response emergency animal sheltering services
Iowa City School District student community service programs
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ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS
SHELTER
Cats Dogs Others
Total Animal Intakes 2291 1059 817 415
Animals Adopted 830
Animals Reclaimed by owner 501
Animals Euthanized
Cats Dogs
Wildlife/small
mammals/birds/
reptiles and
aquatic species
Sick and Injured
101 16 91
Behavior Issues 47 41 2
Due to Overcrowding/Carrying Ca-
pacity
11
4 0
Feral 137 0 0
Aggressive Behaviors 2 52 1
Biters 11 11 23
Un-weaned 40 0 35
Canine Personality Assessment 239
Animals Transferred to Rescue 46
Wildlife Transferred to Rehab 25
Microchips Implanted 1075
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ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS
ENFORCEMENT
Service Calls Handled 1478
Animal Bite Investigation/quarantine/testing 117
Strays Picked Up By Animal Service Officers 420
Citations Issued 61
Warnings Issued 528
Hoarding/Mass Impound Cases 1
Methamphetamine Impounds and Decon 3
Dog Fighting Investigations 1
Vicious Animal Hearings 3
OUTREACH/FACF
Vouchers for Obedi-
ence Training 239
Community Wide Educa-
tion Programs 106
1440 Citizens
Served
Assisted Living Animal Visits 41 240 Citizens Served
Community Micro-chipping
Clinics 1
200 Animals Served
Humane Education 9 1000 Citizens served
Low Income Spay & Neuter
vouchers
Data unavailable
Low Cost Spay and Neuter
Clinics 1
39 Animals
Altered
Pet First Aid Certification
Course 1
20 People Served
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ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS
SUPPORT
Volunteers Who
Logged 1 Hour or more 393
Total Hours Worked by
Trained Volunteers 9928
For 933.25
Hours
Service Learning Jr. High
Students 23
For 92 Hours
Court Ordered Community
Service Workers 48
Volunteer Orientations 23 264 People Served
Cat Training Classes for
Volunteers 16
Dog Training Classes for
Volunteers 17
Advanced Dog Training for
Volunteers 3
Assisted Living Training for
Volunteers 1
Rabbit Training Class for
Volunteers 1
Foster Homes 65
Animals Fostered 281
Days Animals in Foster
Care 8330
Mobile Adoption Off Site
Events 16
Open House Donation Drive 1
Over 500 Citi-
zens Attended
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ANIMAL SERVICES 2011 STATISTICS
Friends of the Animal Center Foundation Fundraising & Community Events
Community Micro-chipping Clinic
Coralville 4th of July Parade
Art Event
Paws for a Cause Dog Walk
Scrub Your Paws for a Cause Dog Wash
Putts 4 Mutts