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Annual Report 2014
1 Iowa City Police Department
Table Of Contents
Mission Statement 2
Chief’s Message 3
Organization Chart 4
2014 Budget 5
Personnel Activity- 2014 New Hires 6
2014 Promotions 6-7
2014 Retirements 8
Sgt. Brotherton-FBI National Academy 9
2014 Officer of the Year and Dick Lee Award 10
2014 Civilian Employees of the Year 11
Department Awards 11
Special Commendation- Officer Kevin Bailey 12
Field Operations Division – 14-20
Investigations 21
SCAT 22
Special Response Team 23
Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and K9 Units 24
Juvenile Investigations 25-26
The Georgetown Project 27
Administrative Services Division 28
Crime Prevention 29
Neighborhood Resource Officer and Downtown Liaison Officer 30
Training and Accreditation 31
CALEA 32
Community Involvement 33-36
National Night Out 33
Coffee With A Cop 34
#ThankYouIowaCity 35
Polar Plunge 36
Iowa City Police Chaplains 37
Animal Care & Adoption Center 38-43
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Iowa City Police Department
Mission Statement
The mission of the Iowa City Police Department is to
protect the rights of all persons within its jurisdiction to be
free from crime, to be secure in their possession, and to
live in peace. By pursuing the goals of education,
prevention and enforcement, it is the primary objective of
the Iowa City Police Department to pursue the ideal of a
community free from crime and disorder in a fair,
responsive and professional manner.
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CHIEF’S MESSAGE
To the Citizens of Iowa City,
Across the nation this was a tumultuous year for police and
community relations based on the events that occurred in
Ferguson, Missouri and elsewhere nationwide.
The Iowa City Police Department has been an area leader when it comes to looking at and analyzing traffic stop data
for racial disparity. In addition, the ICPD participated in a
pilot diversion program for juvenile offenders. After
implementation the program was recognized as being the statewide model by the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court. We continue to participate in multiple efforts to reduce the racial disparity in both the juvenile and adult
justice system.
This year we implemented a Police Chaplaincy program. Six area clergy were trained and have been serving the department and community by riding with the officers and being on call for tragic events. These chaplains have been a resource for grieving
families and have a strong commitment towards “giving back” to the community.
This upcoming year we will expand our community outreach with the implementation of a Youth Explorer Program. Partners for this program will be Iowa City Fire Department, Diversity Focus, The Dream Center, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Johnson
County Ambulance Service.
The construction of the Iowa City Animal Shelter is under way and expected to be completed in the fall of 2015. This has been a multi-year planning effort with multiple partnering municipalities and jurisdictions.
Space needs continue to be an issue. Presently we have leased storage southwest of
the city and evidence storage on the north side of town. Specialty response vehicles sit outside year around through Iowa’s harsh winters. Interior office space is limited and the locker rooms are past maximum locker capacity. As the community grows a new
police department is needed.
This report includes the activities of the Iowa City Police Department for 2014.
Sincerely,
Samuel E. Hargadine
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Chief of Police
Organizational Chart
Chief of Police
Field Operations
(1) Captain
Investigations
(1) Lieutenant
(9) Investigators
Street Crimes Action Team
(SCAT)
(1)- Sergeant
(3) Investigators
Patrol
Day Patrol Watch
(1)-Lieutenant
(2)-Sergeants(
(14) - Patrol Officers
(2)- CSOs
Evening Patrol Watch
(1)- Lieutenant
(2)- Sergeants
(14) -Patrol Officers
(1)- CSOs
Late Night Patrol Watch
(1)- Lieutenant
(2) -Sergeants
(16) Patrol Officers
Admistrative
Services
(1) Captain
Training/Accreditation
(1)-Sergeant
StationMasters
(5)- StationMasters
Planning and Research
(1) Sergeant
Records
(1)- Supervisor
(2)- Sr. Records Clerk
(2)-Records Clerks
Crime Prevention
(1)- Crime Prevention
Officer
(1)- Downtown Officer
(1)- Neighborhood Officer
School Crossing Guards
(10)- Crossing Guards
Animal Services
(1) Animal Svcs. Sup.
(2) Animal Svcs. Officer
(2) Animal Care Tech
(1) Animal Center Asst.
(3) Part Time Kennel
Asst
Evidence
(2) Evidence Custodians
Systems Analyst
(1) Systems Analyst
Administrative
Secretary
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2014 Budget
Records
5%
StationMaster
3%
Crossing
Guard
1% Administration
6%
Patrol
72%
Investigations
10%
Crime
Prevention
1%
JCDTF
1%
Domestic
Violence
1%
Other
0%
2014 Budget
$11,924,985
Records
StationMaster
Crossing Guard
Administration
Patrol
Investigations
Crime Prevention
JCDTF
Domestic Violence
Other
Personnel
$10,687,501
90%
Services
$835,369
7%
Supplies
$185,598
1%
Capitol
Outlay
$216,200
2%
Personnel
Services
Supplies
Capitol Outlay
Patrol $ 8,587,364.00
72% of total 2014 budget
Investigations
$1,176,435
10%
Administration
$766,079
6%
Records
$572,857
5%
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Personnel Activity- New Hires and Retirements
2014 Promotions
Lieutenant Doug Hart promoted to Captain
On April 13th, 2014, Lieutenant Doug Hart was promoted to the rank of Captain. Captain Hart was hired as a police officer on September
9, 1992, promoted to Sergeant on December 4, 2000, and then to
Lieutenant on June 28, 2008. He is a 1991 graduate of the
University of Iowa with a BA in Social Work and a 2011 graduate of
the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. Capt. Hart was honored to be the recipient of the American Legion
Iowa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2012. Capt. Hart has
commanded both the Patrol and Investigations Divisions and is currently assigned a the
Captain of Administrative Services.
Sergeant Troy Kelsay promoted to Lieutenant
On April 13th, 2014 Sergeant Troy Kelsay was promoted to the rank
of Lieutenant. Lt. Kelsay was hired as a police officer on July 29,
1991 and promoted to Sergeant on October 15, 2001. In 1992 he
received a BS in Liberal Arts from the University of Iowa and was a
2012 graduate of the FBI National Academy. Lt. Kelsay has held assignments in the Patrol Division, Public Information Officer in the
Records Division, and prior to his promotion most recently as the
Sergeant in charge of Training and Accreditation.
2014 New Hires
Officer Jared Harding
Officer Andrew McKnight
Officer Christopher Passmore
Officer Andrew Farrell
Officer Doug Roling
Officer Joshua Grimm
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2014 Promotions
Officer Jorey Bailey promoted to Sergeant
On April 13th, 2014 Officer Jorey Bailey was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Bailey was hired as a police officer on April 5, 2001. Sergeant Bailey obtained his Master’s degree in Criminal
Justice from St. Ambrose University in 2007 and teaches Criminal
Justice classes at Kirkwood Community College in his off-time. He
has held assignments in the Patrol Division, currently serving as the
Crime Prevention Officer located in the Police Substation at Pepperwood Plaza. Sergeant Bailey has been proactive in the
CrimeStoppers program, Citizen’s Police Academy, National Night
Out, ALICE training in the Iowa City Schools, Safety Village, and
Special Olympics.
Officer Derek Frank promoted to Sergeant
On June 1st, Officer Derek Frank was promoted to the rank of
Sergeant. Sergeant Frank was hired as a police officer on July 31,
1998. Sergeant Frank obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political
Science-Sociology from Luther College in 1997. He has held assignments in the Patrol Division, previously serving as the
Neighborhood Stabilization Officer. Sergeant Frank has been active
in the Special Response Team, serving as a team leader, teaching
Force-on-Force scenarios and ALICE training.
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2014 Retirements
Captain Rick Wyss retired on April 11th, 2014 after serving the
Iowa City Police Department for over 30 years. Hired on July
29th, 1984, Captain Wyss was promoted to the rank of Sergeant
on December 21, 1991 and the rank of Lieutenant on February
6th, 1997 and to Captain on June 4th, 2008. Over the course of
his career, Captain Wyss held leadership roles in the Patrol and
Investigations Divisions and both Captain assignments in the
Administrative Services and Field Operations positions.
Sergeant Vicki Lalla retired on May 30th, 2014 after serving
the Iowa City Police Department for over 35 years. Sergeant
Lalla was hired on February 5th, 1979 and was promoted to the
rank of Sergeant on July, 6th, 1994.
Officer Robert Gass retired on August 9th, 2014 after serving the
Iowa City Police Department for 30 years upon being hired on
August 6th, 1984.
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Personnel Activity- F.B.I National Academy
On June 13th, 2014 Sergeant Denise Brotherton graduated
from the 255th Session of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation National Academy Program at Quantico,
Virginia.
Participation in the National Academy is granted by
invitation only through a nomination process with
participants drawn from every state in the union, from U.S.
territories, and from over 150 international partner nations.
The 255th Session featured members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 17 international
countries, six military organizations, and five federal civilian
organizations.
Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy on the Quantico, Virginia military base, offered ten weeks of
advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having
proven records as professionals within their agencies. The ten week training consisted
of undergraduate and/or graduate level college at the FBI’s Quantico campus in the
following areas: law, behavioral science, forensic science, understanding terrorism/terrorism mindsets, leadership development, communication, as well as
health and fitness. Training for the program was provided by the FBI Academy
Instructional Staff, Special Agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees,
many of whom are recognized internationally in their fields of expertise.
Captain of Field Operations Jim Steffen and Evenings Watch Commander Lieutenant
Troy Kelsay are also graduates of the FBI National Academy.
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Personnel Activity- Awards
2014 Officer of the Year
Officer Brad Reinhard
The Officer of the Year Award is presented on annual basis to the officer who most
significantly demonstrates work and behavioral ethics that mirror the Iowa City Police
Department’s oath of honor and exemplify a positive image of the Iowa City Police Department as well as the community.
The 2014 Iowa City Police Officer of the Year award
was presented to Officer Brad Reinhard of the late
night patrol watch. Officer Reinhard, who joined the
Iowa City Police Department on December 5th, 2011 has been one the leaders in the State of Iowa
in OWI enforcement and in 2014 led the State of
Iowa in drugged driver evaluations. Officer
Reinhard was also received the 2014 Iowa Department of Public Safety Commissioner’s
Award for Traffic Safety for conducting 111 drug influence evaluations and 73 alcohol impaired OWIs in year 2013.
2014 Richard “Dick” Lee Award
Officer Matt Ties
The Richard “Dick” Lee award was established in
1999 by several retired Iowa City Police Officers to honor the life work of Captain Dick Lee, who served as an Iowa City Police Officer for 32 years. This
annual award is presented to an officer in recognition
of outstanding sustained efforts over the last year
which positively impacted the community through a program or activity.
The 2014 Richard “Dick” Lee award was presented to Officer Matt Ties. Officer Ties,
who has been with the department since July 4th, 2010, was nominated for the award for
his calm and approachable demeanor that has de-escalated numerous high-stress incidents that further allowed him to gain the trust from victims, witnesses, and suspects alike. Officer Ties was also recognized for developing many positive relationships
within the Iowa City community that often aid in not his investigations, but his fellow
Officers.
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For an act demonstrating exemplary professional conduct or performance
Personnel Activity- Awards
2014 Civilian Employee(s) of the Year Award
Jo Farnsworth and Linda White
The Iowa City Police Department civilian employee
of the year award was created in 2013 by retired
Community Service Officer Lynda Ambrose to
recognize the efforts and contributions of the non-
sworn personnel who are critical to maintaining the
success and mission of the Iowa City Police
Department on a daily basis.
The 2014 Civilian Employee(s) of the Year was presented to Jo Farnsworth and Linda
White. Both Linda and Jo were recognized for their tireless work ethics and
organizational skills that maintain the efficiency of the day to day operations of the Iowa
City Police Department. Department Awards
Letters of Favorable Occurrence
Officer Alirio Arcenas
Investigator Jerry Blomgren
Officer Jessica Bonnema
Investigator Jeremy Bossard
Officer Dustin Carolan
Officer Rob Cash
Officer Gabe Cook
Officer Luke Erickson- (2)
Officer Kurt Fuchs
Officer Michael Harkrider
Officer Ben Hektoen
Officer Tyler Lakose
Officer Travis Neeld
Officer Eric Nieland-(2)
Investigator Andy Rich
Officer Becki Sammons
Officer David Schwindt
Officer Carlos Trevino- (2)
Investigator Ryan Wood
CSO JJ Johnson
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Special Commendation
Officer Kevin Bailey
On 07-10-14, City Police Department
Police Chief Samuel Hargadine and
University of Iowa Department of
Public Safety Director Charles “Chuck” Green presented Iowa City Police Department Officer Kevin Bailey with
commendations for actions taken by
Officer Bailey on May 1st, 2014.
On May 1st, 2014 at approximately 1056 AM, Officer Kevin Bailey was off
duty in his personal vehicle driving to a
private appointment. Upon Officer
Bailey arriving at the intersection of Highway 6 and Fairmeadows, he observed a University of Iowa Police Officer Matthew Jennings actively struggling with a resistive suspect along the roadside. Officer Bailey then quickly exited his personally owned
vehicle and ran towards Officer Jennings to assist. After Officer Bailey’s arrival, both
Officers were able to take the suspect into custody. Once the suspect was in custody,
Officer Bailey learned that prior to his arrival, the suspect was actively trying to remove Officer Jennings’s firearm. Officer Bailey’s action prevented potential serious injury to Officer Jennings, the suspect, and the public.
Iowa City Police Chief Hargadine presented Officer Bailey with a Special
Commendation which is awarded “for an extraordinary act of service representing the department in which selfless conduct during a time of crisis or emergency is
demonstrated”. Officer Bailey was presented with a certificate and a "blue" award bar to
be displayed on his uniform. University of Iowa Public Safety Director Green noted that
Officer Bailey acted in a heroic manner and brought credit to not only himself, but the
Iowa City Police Department. Director Green presented Officer Bailey with a certificate and a plaque.
Personnel Activity- Awards
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City Service Awards
20 YEARS
Linda White-Administrative Secretary
Officer Dave Nixon
15 YEARS
Investigator Jeff Fink
Officer Gabe Cook
Investigator Kevin Bailey
Officer Terry Tack
Officer Colin Fowler
10 YEARS
Officer Carlos Trevino
5 YEARS
Officer Alirio Arcenas
Officer Travis Neeld
Officer Alex Stricker
Officer Tyler LaKose
Chad Mason-Animal Services
Personnel Activity- Awards
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Field Operations Commander
Captain Jim Steffen
Investigations Street Crimes Action Team-(SCAT)
Lieutenant Mike Brotherton
Sergeant Zach Diersen
Investigator Kevin Bailey
Investigator Jerry Blomgren
Investigator Jeff Fink
Investigator David Gonzalez
Investigator Bob Hartman
Investigator Andrew Rich
Investigator Scott Stevens
Investigator Ashley Hamblin
Investigator Jeremy Bossard
Investigator Ryan Wood
Investigator Tom Hartshorn
Field Operations Division
The Field Operations Division consists of the Day,
Evening, and Late Night Patrol Watches and the
Investigations Division. Each section is responsible to the Commander of Field Operations who directly reports to the Chief of Police
The goal of the Field Operations Division is to deliver quality service with
professionalism and integrity, resulting in strong community partnerships and an
overall improvement in the quality of life in Iowa City
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Patrol Division
Day Patrol Watch Evening Patrol Watch Late Night Patrol Watch
Lt. Bill Campbell
Sgt. Brian Krei
Sgt. Denise Brotherton
Officer Jenny Clarahan
Officer Gabe Cook
Officer Steve Fortmann
Officer Colin Fowler
Officer Ronnie Gist
Officer Mark Hewlett
Officer Greg Humrichouse
Officer Dave Nixon
Officer Terry Tack
Officer Becki Sammons
Officer Mike Smithey
Officer Abe Schabilion
Officer DJ Steva
Officer Darin Zacharias
CSO April Miller
CSO Jim Williams
Lt. Troy Kelsay
Sgt. Chris Akers
Sgt. Jorey Bailey
Officer Ian Alke
Officer Michael Clark
Officer Lucas Erickson
Officer Travis Graves
Officer Ashten Hayes
Officer Dennis Kelly
Officer Adam Krack
Officer Doug Millard
Officer Zach Murguia
Officer Brad Murphy
Officer Ryan Schnackel
Officer Adam Schmerbach
Officer Dan Roth
Officer Matt Ties
Officer Matt Young
K9 Officer Travis Neeld
CSO JJ Johnson
Lt. Kevin Heick
Sgt. Paul Batcheller
Sgt. Derek Frank
Officer Alirio Arcenas
Officer Jessica Bonnema
Officer Dustin Carolan
Officer Kurt Fuchs
Officer Chad Fulton
Officer Michael Harkrider
Officer Ben Hektoen
Officer Tyler LaKose
Officer Niles Mercer
Officer Eric Nieland
Officer Brad Reinhard
Officer Rob Rooff
Officer Alex Stricker
K9 Officer Brandon Faulkcon
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68,289 65,117 66,197 66,952 71,352 67,609
58,726 63,592 64,698
70,302 66,920
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Calls for Service
Top 2014 Calls For Service
Traffic Stops- 13,636
Parking Violations- 4,535
Suspicious Person/Vehicle- 3,130
Out with Subject- 3,012
Medical Assist- 2,834
Investigation/Follow-up- 2,468
Collision Investigation- 2,374
Extra Patrols -2,092
Public Assists- 2,088
Escorts/ Relays- 1,475
Bar Checks-1,343
The Iowa City Police Department received and handled 66,920 calls for service in
2014, which is a 4.81 % decrease in the number of calls from 2013.
In 2014 the Iowa City Police
Department issued 6,212 criminal
charges. This is a 2.75% decrease in
criminal charges from 2013.
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GROUP A CRIMES 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Aggravated Assault 147 121 124 128 133
All Other Larceny 325 353 440 317 257
Arson 8 12 3 7 5
Assisting of Promoting Prostitution 0 0 10 0 0
Bribery 0 0 0 0 0
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 299 356 420 357 282
Counterfeit/Forgery 65 87 104 109 135
Credit Card/ATM Fraud 77 72 67 101 40
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of
Property 622 598 581 542 506
Drug/Narcotic Violations 453 626 423 543 422
Drug Equipment Violations 209 268 207 254 206
Embezzlement 20 19 24 15 25
Extortion/Blackmail 2 0 1 3 5
False Pretenses/Swindle 140 181 202 221 258
Forcible Fondling 19 23 28 37 32
Forcible Rape 48 35 55 39 41
Forcible Sodomy 3 0 5 6 0
Impersonation 2 2 1 6 2
Intimidation 65 77 74 47 88
Kidnapping/Abduction 5 7 7 6 6
Motor Vehicle Theft 76 56 74 95 87
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 1 0 1
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 1 0 0
Operating Gambling 0 0 0 0 0
Pick Pocketing 6 4 6 11 15
Pornography/Obscene Material 4 8 4 0 7
Prostitution 0 0 4 1 0
Purse Snatching 2 1 1 0 0
Robbery 40 25 41 62 58
Sex Assault With Object 1 0 0 3 0
Shoplifting 276 348 415 403 389
Simple Assault 572 491 497 543 564
Statutory Rape 2 3 1 1 1
Stolen Property Offenses 2 8 9 15 17
Theft/Motor Vehicle Parts 60 61 42 60 61
Theft from Building 344 341 406 483 518
Theft from Coin Operated Machine 1 0 4 7 3
Theft from Motor Vehicle 200 172 172 229 237
Weapons Law Violation 20 20 25 26 31
Wire Fraud 40 41 24 33 31
TOTAL 4,109 4,416 4,527 4,707 4,464
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2014 CST/TI Van Usage
Death Investigations 9
Weapons Offenses 6
Robbery/Burglary 5
Search Warrants 4
Collision Investigations 3
Assault 2
Theft 1
Other 1
Total 31
The Crime Scene Technician- Traffic Investigation van was first introduced in
the fall of 2011 and continues to be a valued tool consistently utilized in the
furtherance of not only criminal investigations, but collision investigations as well. This fully equipped van with a specifically configured interior designed to
accommodate both disciplines is maintained in ready state with all supplies
and equipment necessary to assist the Officers over the course of an
investigation.
Death
Investigations
-29%
Weapons Offenses-
19% Robbery/
Burglary,-16%
Search Warrants-
13%
Collision-10%
Assault,-7%
Theft-3% Other-3%
2014 C.S.T/ T.I Van Usage
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Field Operations Division- Uniformed Patrol
The Uniformed Patrol Division is responsible for providing the
department’s frontline services. The officers assigned to this
division most often provide the first point of contact with the
community and provide most of our services. These core
services are those that are most visible on a daily basis and
the Patrol Division contains the largest staffing allocation in
the department.
The Patrol Division is responsible for 24 hours a day,
7 days a week response to citizen-initiated calls for
service, in addition to officer-initiated activity.
Included in the patrol duties are:
Community policing
Traffic enforcement
Collision investigation
Identification and Collection
of Evidence
Investigation of Crimes
Preparing reports
Responding to calls for Public
Service
Uniformed Patrol officers are divided among three patrol watches:
Day Watch, 7 am – 3 pm
Evening Watch, 3 pm – 11 pm
Late Night Watch, 11pm – 7 am
Each watch consists of fourteen to sixteen patrol officers who are
supervised by a team of two Sergeants and one Lieutenant.
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The Iowa City Police Department continues to operate with a system known as “beats”.
The City of Iowa City is divided into four sections and police officers are assigned to a
specific “beat” or “area” every workday. By maintaining specifically assigned area
assignments, the Iowa City Police Department patrol division reduces overall response
time and provides comprehensive coverage to the community.
Every year, each patrol officer is assigned to a specific beat in the city. In addition to
proactively patrolling and responding to calls for service within their assigned “beat” or “area”, the year-long assignment allows the officers to build relationships with residents and businesses, creating an atmosphere of cooperation and promoting positive
community relations.
Field Operations Division- Uniformed Patrol
Iowa City Police Department Patrol “Beats” or “Areas”
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Field Operations Division-Investigations
The Investigations unit is comprised of 14
sworn Officers. Lieutenant Mike Brotherton is
the Commander of the unit along with
Sergeant Zach Diersen. Of the twelve
detectives, three specialize in gang
suppression and street crimes. One officer is
assigned to the Johnson County Multi-Agency
Drug Task Force. The remaining eight investigators specialize in criminal investigations
consisting of sexual abuse, child abuse, burglaries, robberies, assaults including
domestic assaults and property and financial crimes. The unit is also highly capable of
managing crime scene collection, processing and evaluation.
The Investigative Unit’s goals center around three primary objectives. These include
Neighborhood Stabilization, Community Outreach and Customer service with the
primary function being to investigate and solve criminal activity. The Investigations Unit
also utilizes a proactive approach to ensure safe neighborhoods within the community
with the Street Crimes Unit being especially effective in this endeavor. The
Investigations Unit continued its involvement of partnering with other agencies,
businesses, and community groups as a way to provide better services to the public.
The total number of cases assigned to
Investigators in 2014 was 1101. The total
cleared was 1045. Of those 401 cases were cleared by arrest, 471 were cleared
by exceptional measures and 129 were
suspended or unsolved.
2014 Investigations Division Accomplishments
Domestic Violence continues to be a significant event in our community as well
as across the country. An Investigator is committed full time to follow up with
every incident the department becomes aware of. In 2014 this totaled 575 incidents. The single homicide that was investigated this past year can be
attributed to a domestic incident.
Project Synergy was a proactive investigation that involved Local, State and
Federal Law Enforcement into the sale and distribution of synthetic
cannabinoids. Three businesses operating in Iowa City were dismantled. This
investigation extended to several other communities in Iowa and Illinois.
Numerous incidents of gunshots were reported in neighborhoods and in one
instance a young person was seriously injured. These incidents involved rival
gang members between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Those responsible have
since been arrested and incarcerated.
Many of the violent incidents that have been solved this past year can be
attributed to both good police work as well as individuals in the community working with Police to make their neighborhoods safer. The CrimeStoppers Program has also aided in bringing those responsible to justice.
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Field Operation Division -STREET CRIMES ACTION TEAM
SCAT
Three officers are assigned to the Street Crimes Action Team.
Due to staffing shortages, SCAT operated the last half of 2014
with only two officers. The unit assumes the responsibilities of
investigating crimes of violence such as home invasions,
robberies, weapons violations, and gang activity, as well as
providing for a rapid response to problem locations which may
require a sustained operation to reach a successful resolution.
During 2014, SCAT played key roles in numerous investigations,
including a homicide and several armed robberies. In addition,
SCAT Detectives spent weeks investigating and running
operations aimed at curbing and ending the sexual assaults that
were being committed by taxi drivers in the Iowa City area. SCAT
Detectives also worked on the spree of shootings on the west side
of Iowa City. SCAT collaborated with Cedar Rapids Police to stop
the escalating violence between two jurisdiction’s rival gangs. On
one incident, SCAT Detectives were only yards away from a
suspect who fired numerous shots in the busy Pedestrian Mall and
were able to take the suspect into custody within minutes.
In addition to investigating these major crimes, in 2014 SCAT was
responsible for filing over 400 criminal complaints. SCAT seized
multiple pounds of illegal drugs and narcotics including marijuana,
synthetic marijuana, powder and crack cocaine, heroin, and
psilocybin mushrooms. The unit also seized 17 firearms. The
SCAT unit continued to be utilized as a multi-purpose resource,
with responses to 15 other-agency requests for assistance as well
as 197 requests from the patrol and investigative divisions of the
Iowa City Police Department. SCAT participated in several
community outreach programs including the Citizen’s Police
Academy and the first Juvenile Iowa City Police Academy.
SCAT Investigators continue to operate under the mission and
philosophy of engaging in the proactive investigation and
enforcement of street level criminal and drug investigations.
Detective Wood, Detective Bossard
and Detective Mercer
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Field Operations Division- SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)
The Iowa City Police Department’s Special Response Team, or SRT, is made up of
police officers and police supervisors who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. SRT is utilized to handle a variety of high-risk and skill critical incidents. Team
members are selected from all parts of the Department and their work on SRT is in addition to their regular duties and assignments. Team members must meet strict
requirements and are selected after a rigorous testing process.
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. SRT is called upon to serve high risk search and arrest warrants; to respond to armed subjects
who may be in a fortified location; to carry out dignitary protection details; to monitor
special events and to conduct open area searches. This unit also serves as a ready
response to issues of civil disorder.
SRT members train monthly on mission critical skills, which involve the use of special
weapons and tactics. Again this year the Team 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 in a live fire environment.
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Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT)
The Primary responsibility of the Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) is to resolve critical
incidents with the application of developed communication skills and specialized
training. Incidents which meet these criteria include, but are not limited to: hostage
situations, barricade situations, armed robbery, kidnapping, domestic disputes, suicide
intervention, and violent or mentally disturbed persons. CNT members are trained in
the use of active listening strategies and resource methods to prepare them to work
effectively in handling these incidents. The Crisis Negotiation Team works with the
Special Response Team to present a unified, coordinated and properly staffed response
to crisis incidents in an effort to resolve the crisis incident as safely, efficiently and
effectively as possible. CNT members are police officers who are on call twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week. Their work on the team is in addition to their regular
duties and assignments. In 2014 ten new members were selected to join the team. The
team now consists of sixteen members, who utilized their skills in 2014 to respond to a
barricaded subject, in the arrest of a homicide suspect, and in a suicide intervention with
a person attempting to jump from a pedestrian bridge over a busy roadway.
K9 Unit
Officer Brandon Faulkcon and his K9 partner Rakker, and
Officer Travis Neeld and his K9 partner Luke make up the Iowa
City Police Departments K-9 Unit. Each Respective K-9 team
is assigned to a patrol watch and assist with routine calls for
service. As the need arises, the K9 team will be called in to
help with a variety of calls and investigations, including
searching for lost or hidden items, apprehending fleeing
suspects, searching for
evidence and detecting the
odor of narcotics. The officers and their K9 partners
continue to train monthly with other area law
enforcement K9 units and also provide public
presentations and demonstrations.
Field Operations Division
(Officer Brandon Faulkcon and K9 Rakker)
(Officer Travis Neeld and K9 Luke)
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TOP 5 JUVENILE CRIMES
Year Charges
2014 Theft 5th- 56 Juvenile Curfew Violations-27
PCS-26 Disorderly Conduct-14
Assault Causing Injury-14
2013 Theft 5th – 86 Disorderly Conduct – 40 Juvenile Curfew Violation – 30
Simple Assault – 25 PCS - 22
2012 Theft 5th – 73
Disorderly Conduct - 66 Juvenile Curfew Violation – 35 Simple Assault – 23
PCS - 21/Interference w/Official Acts- 21
2011 Disorderly Conduct - 60
Juvenile Curfew Violation – 47
Theft 5th – 36 PAULA (Possess Alcohol under 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 – 27 Possess Tobacco - 24
Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations
The Iowa City Police Department continues to dedicate resources to directly and indirectly address youth-related issues and behaviors.
Enforcement efforts are meant to address and modify inappropriate and
illegal behaviors. Educational and interactive activities are meant to
encourage and model responsible behaviors, as well as prevent
inappropriate behaviors.
In 2014 the Iowa City Police Department
responded to 369 calls for service
specifically classified as juvenile related
complaints compared to 424 in the year of
2013. This represented a 12.9%
decrease in juvenile related complaints
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2014 Top 5 Neighborhoods For Juvenile Related Complaints Neighborhood 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Grantwood 25 51 65 95 83
Northwest 20 30 38 33 22
Wetherby 34 51 35 36 29
Southeast 18 24 27 28 12
Downtown 25 33 26 39 62
Miller Orchard 36 33 15 07 13
2014 Juvenile Curfew Contact Demographics
Contacts Citations Warnings Total
Male 17 0 17
Female 10 0 10
White 16 0 26
Black 11 0 11
White/Hispanic 3 0 3
Other/Asian 0 0 0
Unknown 0 0 0
Yearly Alcohol Compliance Checks of Licensee Holders
Year Checks Charges/Failures
2014 165 21
2013 342 39
2012 258 33
2011 149 19
2010 25 3
2009 79 14
Yearly Alcohol Compliance Checks of Licensee Holders
Year Checks Charges/Failures
2014 165 21
2013 342 39
2012 258 33
2011 149 19
2010 25 3
2009 79 14
Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations
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Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations
The Georgetown Project
In 2013, Investigator Kevin Bailey completed training at Georgetown University which focused
on disproportionate minority representation in the criminal justice system and with developing a program to bring that number more in line with the percentage of minorities in the community. With the data driven information, Investigator Bailey works closely with the Iowa City
Community School District, Juvenile Court and other committee members to address the
disproportionate referrals to juvenile court on charges of disorderly conduct originating at the
schools. In August of 2014, The Georgetown Project was implemented as the first capstone project
where a pre-arrest diversion program is introduced for first time disorderly conduct charges. All
first offense disorderly conduct charges are diverted from juvenile court and no arrest is made
as long as the juvenile completes the requirements of the diversion model, which includes
community service, an impact letter and a cognitive thinking errors group.
Most recently, Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady made the following remarks in his
January 14th, 2015 State of the Judiciary address to Iowa Legislatures:
Let me tell you about two days that best describe the steps we have taken and the commitment of
this branch to combat the problem [of racial disparities]. The first day was in July when I met in
Iowa City with Judge Deborah Minot, school officials, members of the police department, and community leaders. They are finding new ways to address the racial disparities in the Johnson
County juvenile justice system by reducing the number of juvenile complaints in a fair way that
holds youths accountable without compromising community safety. Racial disparity is found in this statistic: 10% of all youth living in Johnson County are African American, but African American
youths make up 54% of Johnson County school arrests.
With training and resources from Georgetown University, the Iowa City community is seeking to
reduce racial disparities and its consequences by implementing pilot projects to reduce school
referrals to juvenile court and divert low-risk teenagers into community supervision to avoid formal charges.
The data-driven approach has invigorated the schools, police department, juvenile judges,
juvenile court staff, and community providers with the promise of all that can be achieved
by its success.”
Work continue to be done on expanding this program with the Chief of
Police recently approving research if the model could include, shoplifting
charges, public intoxication, PAULA, interference and possession of drug paraphernalia
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Administrative Commander
Captain Doug Hart
Administrative Secretary Planning and Research
Linda White Training and Accreditation Sergeant Scott Gaarde
Computer System Analyst Sergeant Dave Droll
Jim Baker Records
Station Masters
Jo Farnsworth-Supervisor
Becky Passavant-Senior Clerk
Lori Schroeder-Senior clerk
Jenn Dahm- Clerk
Sara Van Eck-Clerk
Susan Fuhrmeister
Matt Wagner
Kathy Droll
Joy Reinhardt
Donna Bogs
Crime Prevention Officer
Officer Al Mebus
Downtown Officer
Officer Dave Schwindt
Neighborhood Resource Officer
Officer Rob Cash
Evidence Custodians Animal Control
Liz Ford -Supervisor
Chris Whitmore-Animal Services Officer
Willa Hamilton- Animal Services Officer
Chad Mason-Animal Care Assistant Jan Read-Animal Care Technician Rachel Hansen-Animal Care Technician
Jan McDonald- Kennel Assistant
Michele Schoenfeld-Kennel Assistant
Chris Jones-Animal Center Clerk
Dave Harris
Steve Duffy
The Administrative Services Division consists of Police
Records, Animal Control, Planning and Research,
Community Relations and Evidence/Property Control. The
head of each section is directly responsible to the Commander of Administrative Services with the
Commander of Administrative Services directly reporting
to the Chief of Police.
Administrative Services Division
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Community Relations Officers
Crime Prevention Officer
On April 6th, 2014 Officer Al Mebus was assigned as the Iowa
City Police Department’s Crime Prevention Officer. Working primarily out of the Iowa City Police Department’s substation at 1067 Hwy #6 East, Officer Mebus is actively involved in
many aspects of not only crime prevention, but community
involvement including the following:
Neighborhood Watch & Revitalization programs
Attendance at neighborhood functions
Safety promotions and fairs to include “Safety Village”
Neighborhood Response and Problem Solving
Programs for Seniors
Home and Business Security Inspections
Identity Theft Prevention Programs
Landlord and Rental Property Training
School requests for programs & speakers
The Crime Prevention/Community Relations Officer provided educational presentations
to 14,724 citizens in 2014, totaling over 670 hours of presentation time. Included in the
Crime Prevention/Community Relations Officer’s time are presentations in the Iowa City Community Schools and other area businesses with emergency planning and training, via the ALICE curriculum. The ALICE Training Team trained 834 people in the ALICE
curriculum during 81 hours of training*. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform,
Counter, and Evacuate and is training for responding to violent intruders in any
environment.
In 2014 The Crime Prevention and Community
Relations Officer provided educational
presentations to 14, 724 citizens. This is a
61.66% increase from 2013.
670 hours of Presentation Time
*-81 hours of ALICE Training
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Neighborhood Response Officer
On June 8th, 2014 Officer Rob Cash assumed the assignment of the Neighborhood Response Officer. The Iowa City Council approved the Neighborhood Response Officer position in
2013 with the acceptance of the COPS grant to work closely
with Neighborhood Services, Housing & Inspection Services,
Landlords, Tenants, and Associations. This position’s highest priority is Neighborhood Stabilization as outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan.
Officer Cash is available between the hours of 7pm and 3am
weekly. The Neighborhood Response Officer is available for non-emergency situations at rob-cash@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5275.
Downtown Liaison Officer
For the year of 2014, Officer David Schwindt remained
assigned as the Downtown Liaison Officer. Officer Schwindt
focuses solely on issues within the Central Business District of Iowa City. Officer Schwindt initiates a walking beat for the
district that is targeted during daytime and evening hours. The
Downtown Liaison Officer also helps to establish relationships
and communication channels with not
only local businesses and pedestrians, but provides a positive,
visible presence throughout the
downtown and north side
marketplace.
Officer Schwindt has also been heavily involved in assisting the homeless members of
the community. The Downtown Liaison Officer is available between the hours of 9am
and 5pm, Tuesday –Saturday. Officer Schwindt can be reached at david-
schwindt@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5275.
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In 2014, officers attended 94 refresher or advanced training opportunities including attendance at schools and training sessions at Mobile Team Training Unit IV in Moline of which the department is a member, the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, the
Midwest Counter Drug Training Center in Des Moines and other training conferences,
seminars and sessions focusing on specialized areas of police work such as death
investigations or other technical training, various instructor certifications, and evidence collection.
In addition, personnel attended additional in-house trainings that included: the annual
Multi-Agency Training Sessions which consisted of sixteen topical matters and required
in-service training, Patrol Rifle training, defensive tactics, driving, and use of force training. Further, all sworn personnel attended Spring and Fall firearms training and
qualification.
Training And Accreditation
Sgt. Dave Droll-
Training and Accreditation
Training & Accreditation is responsible for maintaining the
mandated level of training for members of the department
as well as ensuring those personnel are trained in those
areas that are necessary for the efficient functioning of the
department. The Sergeant assigned to Training and
Accreditation also monitors General Orders to ensure they
comply with accreditation standards.
Six new officers were hired in 2014, four of
whom had no previous law enforcement
experience, and two who were previously
certified. Four of the five non-certified Officers
attended the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
in Des Moines and one Officer attended the
Cedar Rapids Police Academy.
All officers newly hired by the Iowa City
Police Department, certified and noncertified
alike, are required to complete an intensive
Field Training program. Officers assigned to
the Field Training program work one-on-one
with Field Training Officers (FTOs) on each
watch for practical hands-on experience.
Officers must successfully complete the Field
Training program before they are allowed to
work solo on patrol.
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C.A.L.E.A
(Chief Hargadine (2nd from right) and Lt. Kelsay (2nd from left)
are awarded the CALEA Accreditation.)
The Iowa City Police Department is honored to announce that it was
awarded the CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation on
March 23, 2014, for the fifth time in the agencys history. The ICPD
earned its first CALEA Certificate of Accreditation on March 23, 2002,
and has earned Accreditation for each consecutive, three-year
reaccreditation cycle since the initial award.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,
Inc., (CALEA) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority
through the joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive
associations including the following:
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executives (NOBLE)
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA)
Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
The purpose of CALEA's Accreditation Programs is to improve the
delivery of public safety services, primarily by maintaining a body of
standards developed by public safety practitioners covering a wide
range of up-to-date public safety initiatives, establishing and
administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional
excellence.
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Iowa City Police Community Involvement
National Night Out
Iowa City Police Community Involve
On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 4:30-7pm,
residents in neighborhoods throughout Iowa City
and across the nation, locked their doors, turned
on their outside lights and spent the evening
outside with neighbors and police. Many
neighborhoods participated throughout Iowa City
hosting a variety of special events such as block
parties, cookouts, visits from the police, contests,
youth activities and anticrime rallies.
National Night Out is designed to: 1) Heighten
crime and drug prevention awareness; 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.
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Iowa City Police Community Involvement
Coffee With A Cop
Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that
aims to build trust between community
members and police officers, one cup of
coffee at a time.
Coffee with a Cop is a simple concept in that
Police and community members come together in an informal, neutral space to
discuss community issues, build relationships
and drink coffee. The majority of contacts law
enforcement has with the public often happen
during emergencies or emotional situations.
These situations are not always the most
effective times for relationship building with
the community, and some community
members may feel that officers are
unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a
Cop breaks down those barriers and allows
for a relaxed one-on-one interaction in a
friendly atmosphere.
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Iowa City Police Community Involvement
#THANKYOUIOWACITY
On Saturday October 18th, 2014 the Iowa City
Police Department launched the
#ThankYouIowaCity campaign. This
collaboration between the Iowa City Police
Department and the Iowa City Downtown
District (ICDD) was designed to show
appreciation for some of the small, but great
things that people do to make downtown Iowa
City such a vibrant place. Some examples of
these great things may range from something
as simple as properly using the crosswalks and signals to picking up a piece of
litter. The appreciation is presented in the form of a small card that entitles the
recipient to one of a number of free products donated by participating downtown
businesses sponsoring this campaign.
In general, police officers are usually called upon to respond to negative situations and
this campaign will give officers one more opportunity to have a positive contact with
citizens. This partnership is consistent with the joint goals of the Iowa City Police
Department and the Iowa City
Downtown District to promote a
clean and safe downtown.
Downtown Officer Dave Schwindt presenting a
#THANKYOUIOWACITY card
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Iowa City Police Community Involvement
Polar Plunge
On Saturday, March 29th 2014, members of the Iowa City Police
Department continued their annual participation in the Polar
Plunge for Special Olympics. The 2014 Polar Plunge was held
on a chilly day at the Coralville Lake where individuals and
groups from the area ran into freezing water to raise money for
the Special Olympics.
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Iowa City Police Chaplain Corps
The Iowa City Police Department continues to utilize the ICPD
Chaplain Corps which is a volunteer service consisting of vowed men and women who assist
victims, officers and their
families. The ICPD Chaplains
maintain a presence at the
police department through regular chaplain meetings,
attendance at department
meetings, ongoing training and riding with officers.
In addition, the ICPD Chaplain Corps continued to
assist with the following responsibilities when called upon:
Assist with death notifications
Assist at suicide incidents
Provide assistance to victims
Visit sick and injured ICPD
employees
Provide answers to religious
questions if asked
Officer benediction at special
occasions when asked
Liaison with other community clergy
Provide for spiritual needs of those
in custody when requested
Assist with transients and the
homeless
Officer Steve Fortmann of the Day Time Patrol watch
continued to act as the
Officer Liaison for the
Chaplain Corps in the year of 2014. As the program continues to grow, the ICPD
Chaplain Corps is always looking for more avowed men and women to assist in
maintaining a presence in not only the Iowa City Police Department, but the community
as a whole.
ICPD Chaplain Corps
Vounteer Hours
8784 Hours on Call
610 Hours Worked
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Iowa City Animal Services
The Iowa City Animal Services is a division of
the Iowa City Police Department and
operates as a public safety/enforcement agency for the protection of the public and
animals in Iowa City. This division provides
services to Coralville, unincorporated
Johnson County, University Heights and
University of Iowa through 28E agreements. The Animal Services Division also operates an animal center to shelter and rehome stray
and abandoned animals. In 2014, the Animal
Services Division experienced a change in
leadership when Animal Services Supervisor Misha Goodman left for an opportunity in New Mexico after serving the Iowa City community for over 20 years and was replaced by Liz Ford. Ford has been involved with the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption
Center since 2002 as a volunteer, board member, program director and executive
director for Friends of the Animal Center Foundation. Ford officially began her
employment with the city of Iowa City in January 2011 as an animal care technician.
Animal Services Supervisor Liz Ford
The Iowa City Animal Care and
Adoption Center is staffed by:
(1) Supervisor
(2) Animal Service Officers,
(2) Animal Care Technicians,
(1) Animal Center Assistant
(4) Temporary employees.
Personnel
$491,963
60%
Services
$247,744
31%
Supplies
$65,200
8%
Capitol
Outlay
$9,400.
1%
2014 Animal Care Budget
$814,307
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Iowa City Animal Services
On July 17th, 2014 ground was broken on the new Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center and the building is scheduled for completion in August of 2015. In early 2014,
the Iowa City Council approved an approximate $2.8 million contract for completion of
the structure that was funded through Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) dollars, state funds, general obligation funds and other governmental contributions. One million dollars of the shelters construction cost’s came from the
Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACF).
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Enforcement of local and state animal welfare codes
Animal cruelty and neglect investigations
Animal fighting and hoarding investigations
Expert court testimony
Commercial and private animal
establishment permit inspection and issuance
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, outreach)
Animal Foster Care program
Volunteer training and animal handling
programs
Disaster response emergency animal
sheltering services
Iowa City Public School District student community service programs.
Television and Radio educational programs
Referral Services
Animal Services includes the following operational functions:
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Iowa City Animal Services
Animal Services Enforcement
Service Calls Addressed 1983
Animal Bite Investigations 69
Animal Bite Quarantines 38
Animal Bite Testing 42
Stray Animals Picked Up By Animal Service Officers 425
Citations Issued 42
Hoarding/Mass Impound Incidents 0
Methamphetamine Impounds/Decontamination Incidents 0
Dog Fighting Investigations 0
Vicious Animal Hearings 1
Animal Shelter
Cats Dogs Other* Total
Animal Intakes 967 573 446 1986
Number of Animals Adopted 567 139 38 744
Number of Animal Reclaimed by
Owner
59 329 9 397
Animals Euthanized Cats Dogs Other Total
Sick or Injured 101 7 70 178
Behavior Problems 49 44 0 93
Overcrowding 0 0 0 0
Feral 103 0 0 103
Aggression 5 40 2 47
Bite 4 4 1 9
Bats euthanized for exposure n/a n/a n/a 29
Unweaned 0 0 9 9
Number of Dog Behavior
Assessments
n/a 143 n/a 143
Animals Transferred to Rescue 2 14 9 25
Wildlife Transferred to
Rehabilitator
n/a n/a 70 70
Microchips Implanted 500 374 37 911
*Other = small mammals, birds,
reptiles, wildlife
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Iowa City Animal Services
FOSTER CARE
Total number of all animals in foster care 349
Total number of cats/kittens in foster care 340 Total number of dogs/puppies in foster care 9
Total number of other animals in foster care 0
Total number of days spent in foster care, all animals 3764
Total number of days spent in foster care, cats/kittens 3676 Total number of days spent in foster care, dogs/puppies 88
Total number of days spent in foster care, other animals 0
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Vouchers for Dog Obedience Class redeemed 34
Number of Center dogs that went to SPOT & CO classes 12
Community Wide Education Programs 0
Assisted Living Animal Visits (program discontinued) 10
Community Micro-chipping Clinics 0
Humane Education Presentations 16
Low Income Spay Neuter Vouchers (program discontinued) 0
Low Cost Spay Neuter Clinics (program discontinued) 0
Pet First Aid Certification Course 0
Radio/TV Appearance 36
Mobile Adoption Events 7
Open House Donation Drive 1
Other organized events attendance 11
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Iowa City Animal Services
VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
New volunteer orientations held 30 Cat training classes held 23 Dog training classes held 23
Advanced volunteer dog handling classes held 4
Small mammal handling classes held 1
Offsite volunteer recruitment events 9 Service learning on site group events 3
Professional Development (youth) volunteers 16
Court appointed community service workers 9
Number of people who attended an orientation 319 Number of volunteers trained in cat care 171
Number of volunteers trained in dog care 179
number of volunteers trained in small mammal care 13
Hours worked by trained volunteers 9149 Hours worked by non- trained volunteers 950
Hours worked by Professional Development youth 64
Hours worked by FACF board/board support volunteers 1780
Hours worked by court appointed service workers 229
TOTAL number of volunteer hours worked 12172
Number of trained volunteers that logged over 1 hour 312 Number of trained volunteers that logged over 25 hours 60
The Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center’s programs are supported in part by donation from:
Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACF)
Fundraising events held by FACF or other organizations to benefit the Animal Center include:
Paws for a Cause
Dog Paddle
Kitty Shower
Pub Crawl Scrub Your Paws for a Cause
Putts for Mutts
In 2014, there were 125 fallen Police
Officers in the line of duty nationwide. The
Iowa City Police Department honor these
men and women as well as those before
who have made the ultimate sacrifice.