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Iowa City
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2015 Annual
Report
*All photographs used on the cover were taken by either Iowa City Police Officer Michael Smithey or Community
Service Officer Matt Wagner with usage permission given for this publication*
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Table of Contents
Mission Statement 3
Chief’s Message 4
Organization Chart 5
2015 Budget 6
2015 Statistics 7-11
2015 Personnel Activity 12-19
Promotions 12
Retirements 13
Officer of the Year- Officer David Gonzalez 14
Richard “Dick” Lee Award- Officer Rob Cash 15
Civilian Employee of the Year- Matt Wagner 16
Letters Of Favorable Occurrence 16
“Pat Meyer Vision Award”- Investigator Scott Stevens 17
Enrique Camarena Award- Officers David Schwindt and Jerry Blomgren 18
City Service Awards 20-34
Field Operations Division – 14-20
Uniformed Patrol 21-22
Investigations/ SCAT 22-23
Juvenile Investigations 25-28
Special Response Team 29
Drug Recognition Experts (D.R.E.) 30
Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) 31
K9 Units 32
Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad 33
Police Chaplains 34
Administrative Services Division 35-50
Crime Prevention 36
Neighborhood Resource Officer, Downtown Liaison Officer, Community
Outreach Assistant
37
Training and Accreditation 38
Animal Care & Adoption Center 39-44
Community Outreach Activities 45-50
Departmental Community Outreach Statistics 45
Coffee With A Cop & Charity Softball 46
Polar Plunge & Public Safety Explorer Program 47
National Night Out 48
No Shave November 49
Safety Village and Bicycle Re-Purposing 50
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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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To the Citizens of Iowa City,
Our community outreach and non-
enforcement community engagement
reached an all-time high in 2015. Officers
participated in numerous events throughout
the year and made every effort to provide
speakers, tours and programs such as the
Youth Explorer Academy and Citizens’ Police
Academy and many others.
In 2015 we hired a part time Community
Outreach Officer who specializes in juvenile
issues that disrupts the peace and quality of
life in our neighborhoods, schools and
recreation centers. Preliminary results are
very favorable and the City Council has
approved making this position a permanent
full time position starting in July 2016.
Please take note of the numerous awards and recognition individual officers have
received for their expertise and leadership. I am particularly proud of their
accomplishments and the positive reflection that these accomplishments have
brought to the department.
The Iowa City Police Department is a dedicated team of professionals that take
pride in their efforts both individually and as a whole department. This report
includes the activities of the Department for 2015.
Sincerely,
Samuel E. Hargadine
Message from the Chief of Police
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Chief of Police
Field Operations
(1) Captain
Investigations
(1) Lieutenant
(8) 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
(4)- Records Technicians
Crime Prevention
(1)- Crime Prevention
Officer
(1)- Downtown Officer
(1)-Commnity Outreach
(1)- Neighborhood Officer
School Crossing Guards
(15)- 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
Coordinator
2015 ICPD Organizational Chart
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2015 Budget
Records
5%
StationMaster
3%
Crossing Guard
0%
Administration
6%
Patrol
72%
Investigations
10%
Crime Prevention
1%
JCDTF
1%
Forfeiture
3% Animal
Services
4%
Domestic Violence
0% 2015 Budget
$12,014,697
Records StationMaster Crossing Guard Administration
Patrol Investigations Crime Prevention JCDTF
Forfeiture Animal Services Domestic Violence
Patrol $ 8,053,045.00
72% of total 2015 Budget
Investigations
$1,145,562
10%
Administration
$783,840
6%
Records
$548,655
5%
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The Iowa City Police Department received and handled 64,943 calls for service in
2015, which is a 2.95 % decrease in the number of calls from 2014.
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
65,117 66,197 66,952 71,352
67,609
58,726 63,592
64,698 70,302 66,920 64,943
Calls for Service
2015 Statistics
Top 2015 Calls For Service
Traffic Stops- 12,755
Parking Violations- 3,532
Suspicious Person/Vehicle- 3,107
Phone Requests-3,067
Out with Subject- 2,608
Medical Assist- 2,315
Investigation/Follow-up- 2,303
Public Assists- 2,282
Extra Patrols -1,845
Collision Investigation- 1,687
Escorts/ Relays- 1,615
Bar Checks-1,315
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In 2015 the Iowa City Police Department issued 5,595 criminal
charges. This represents an 11.03% decrease in criminal charges
from 2014.
11000
11500
12000
12500
13000
13500
14000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
13756
11982
13040
13637
12578
Traffic Stops
5000
5200
5400
5600
5800
6000
6200
6400
6600
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
6555
5869
6383
6212
5595
Arrests
The Iowa City Police
Department performed
12,578 traffic stops in
2015 which is a 7.77%
decrease from 2014.
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2015 Statistics
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
45
2
47
6
59
8
56
9
62
1
OWI Arrests
0
500
1000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
97
9
99
2
92
7
93
4
79
5
Public Intoxication Arrests
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
26
3
25
1
19
9
17
2
16
8
Disorderly Conduct Arrests
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
53
8
25
5
41
5
33
9
21
6
PAULA Citations
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
51
17
8
11
6
15
0
29
9
U21 In a Bar Citations
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
24
4
20
2
27
5
15
3
10
4
Disorderly House Citations
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The Iowa City Police Department also conducts compliance checks (“stings”)
relating to the proper sale and delivery of age-restricted alcohol products by
retailers. Underage persons enter licensed alcohol establishments and attempt
to purchase alcohol under the observation and control of officers. In 2015, a total
of 36 individual checks were done resulting in 6 charges of Sales of Alcohol to
Underage Person. This is considered a failure for the licensee holder.
The Iowa City Police Department continued tobacco checks of all tobacco permit
holders. Like the alcohol compliance checks, the tobacco checks relate to the
proper sale and delivery of age-restricted tobacco products by retailers.
Underage persons enter establishments and attempt to purchase tobacco
products under the observation and control of officers. In 2015, 62 tobacco
checks were conducted resulting in 12 Sales of Tobacco to Minor charges. In
addition, there were 4 citations issued in 2015 for Underage Use of Tobacco by a
minor.
2015 Statistics
Yearly Alcohol Compliance Checks
(2010 – 2015)
Year Checks Charges/Failures
2015 36 6
2014 165 21
2013 342 39
2012 258 33
2011 149 19
2010 25 3
Yearly Tobacco Compliance Checks
Year Checks Charges/Failures
2015 62 10
2014 101 12
2013 50 11
2012 135 25
2011 10 0
2010 113 11
Alcohol Compliance Checks of License Holders
Tobacco Compliance Checks of License Holders
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GROUP A CRIMES 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Aggravated Assault 121 124 128 133 115
All Other Larceny 353 440 317 257 408
Arson 12 3 7 5 3
Assisting or Promoting Prostitution 0 10 0 0 0
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 356 420 357 282 398
Counterfeit/Forgery 87 104 109 135 86
Credit Card/ATM Fraud 72 67 101 40 66
Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations 0 0 0 0 4
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 598 581 542 506 488
Drug/Narcotic Violations 626 423 543 422 354
Drug Equipment Violations 268 207 254 206 191
Embezzlement 19 24 15 25 20
Extortion/Blackmail 0 1 3 5 1
False Pretenses/Swindle 181 202 221 258 171
Forcible Fondling 23 28 37 32 28
Forcible Rape 35 55 39 41 52
Forcible Sodomy 0 5 6 0 3
Impersonation 2 1 6 2 231*
Intimidation 77 74 47 88 61
Kidnapping/Abduction 7 7 6 6 5
Motor Vehicle Theft 56 74 95 87 83
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 1 0 1 0
Negligent Manslaughter 0 1 0 0 0
Peeping Tom 0 0 0 0 2
Pick Pocketing 4 6 11 15 8
Pornography/Obscene Material 8 4 0 7 3
Prostitution 0 4 1 0 1
Purse Snatching 1 1 0 0 1
Robbery 25 41 62 58 34
Sex Assault With Object 0 0 3 0 2
Sex Offenses-Non-forcible Incest 0 0 0 0 1
Shoplifting 348 415 403 389 359
Simple Assault 491 497 543 564 553
Statutory Rape 3 1 1 1 1
Stolen Property Offenses 8 9 15 17 7
Theft/Motor Vehicle Parts 61 42 60 61 34
Theft from Building 341 406 483 518 348
Theft from Coin Operated Machine 0 4 7 3 4
Theft from Motor Vehicle 172 172 229 237 357
Weapons Law Violation 20 25 26 31 20
Welfare Fraud 0 0 0 0 1
Wire Fraud 41 24 33 31 53
TOTAL 4,416 4,527 4,707 4,464 4557
*-previously entered under false pretenses
2015 Statistics
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2015 Personnel Activity
Lieutenant Troy Kelsay promoted to Captain
On June 1st, 2015 Sergeant Troy Kelsay was promoted to the rank
of Captain. Captain Kelsay was hired as a police officer on July
29, 1991, promoted to Sergeant on October 15, 2001, and
promoted to Lieutenant on April 13th, 2014 . In 1992 he received a
BS in Liberal Arts from the University of Iowa and was a 2012
graduate of the FBI National Academy. Captain Kelsay has held
assignments in the Patrol Division, Public Information Officer in the
Records Division, and prior to his promotion most recently as the
Lieutenant of the Evening Patrol Watch. Captain Kelsay assumed
command of the Field Operations division of the Police Department
Sergeant Denise Brotherton promoted to Lieutenant
On June 1st, 2015 Sergeant Denise Brotherton was promoted to
the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Brotherton has been with the
police department since 1995 and has served as a patrol officer
and investigator before being promoted to Sergeant in June of
2008. Lieutenant Brotherton has served as a Sergeant in Patrol
and as Public Information Officer in the Records Division.
Lieutenant Brotherton has a BA degree in Criminal Justice from Mt.
Mercy College and is a 2014 graduate of the FBI National
Academy. Lieutenant Brotherton was assigned to the Evening
Patrol Watch as Watch Commander.
Officer Kevin Bailey promoted to Sergeant
On June 1st, 2015 Officer Kevin Bailey was promoted to the rank of
Sergeant. Prior to his promotion, Sergeant Bailey served in the
Investigations Division as the department's juvenile investigator.
Sergeant Bailey was hired by the Iowa City Police Department in
April 1999 and has a BS degree in Sociology from Upper Iowa
University. Sergeant Bailey is currently in a graduate program at
Mt. Mercy College and had recently been working with the
Georgetown Public Policy Institute which has led to the creation of
a local juvenile diversion program. Sergeant Bailey was assigned
to the Late Night Patrol Watch.
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Retired Records Supervisor Jo Farnsworth
Personnel Activty-2015 Retirements
After a 33 year career with the Iowa City Police Department,
Captain Jim Steffen retired effective June 1st, 2015.
Captain Steffen had been with the police department since
1982 and was promoted to the position of Sergeant in June
of 1995. As Sergeant, he served in the Patrol Division, the
Records Division as the Public Information Officer, and the
Investigations Division. Sgt. Steffen was promoted to
Lieutenant in December of 2000. As Lieutenant, he served
as the Watch Commander in the Patrol Division and the
Investigations Division. Captain Steffen graduated with the
201st Session of the FBI National Academy and was most
recently assigned as the Captain of Field Operations.
On March 27th, 2015, Records
Supervisor Jo Farnsworth
retired after a 30 year career
with the Iowa City Police
Department. Joining Jo on the
same day of retirement was
Administravie Assistant Linda
White who retired after a 31
year career with the Iowa City
Police Department.
Captain Jim Steffen, Records Supervisor Jo
Farnsworth, & Administrative Assistant Linda White
Captain Jim Steffen (ret.)
Retired Administrative Assistant
Linda White
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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.
This award is given based on
recommendations from the supervisory ranks
and command staff
Over the course of the 2015 year, Officer
Gonzalez was assigned to the late night
patrol watch where he assumed an informal leadership not only within the watch, but
throughout the Department. As one of the Iowa City Police Department’s most veteran
investigators, he had completed his minimum rotation back to Patrol and accepted the
patrol assignment without hesitation. Officer Gonzalez took it upon himself to go to the
Late Night Watch and mentor the young officers on the watch. In addition, he set
personal goals of maintaining a positive attitude, ensuring he was meeting or exceeding
all Departmental and Watch expectations, and he showed interest in targeting criminals
that were affecting the quality of life of residents of Iowa City.
Officer Gonzalez’s major case experience in Investigations has undoubtedly
strengthened his Patrol abilities, however he continued throughout this year to continue
to learn and enhance his Patrol duties, ensure he was working cases thoroughly, and
advocating for victims.
Personnel Activity- Awards
2015 Officer Of the Year-
Officer David Gonzalez
2015 Officer of the Year David Gonzalez and
Chief Sam Hargadine
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Personnel Activity- Awards
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.
Over the course of 2015, Neighborhood Resource
Officer (NRO) Rob Cash has been able to foster
several new partnerships within the community which in turn has allowed for the
department to strengthen its core mission of customer service. Officer Cash has
maintained a tireless work ethic while consistently modifying his hours to meet the
demands and request of not only his position, but the other roles he services within the
department. While working in the NRO capacity, Officer Cash has been instrumental in
developing, managing, and maintaining the youth police academy. In addition, Officer
Cash was one of the first Officers on the department to volunteer to be a LGBTQ
liaison.
Further, Officer Cash is often requested to provide presentations to a variety of groups
within the community including groups that have challenges and concerns with law
enforcement, particularity with some of the national events within the last year. Officer
Cash has maintained as the consummate professional while never wavering from
presenting the Iowa City Police Department in a positive fashion. All the while when
conducting his NRO requests and duties, Officer Cash has maintained his active role
within the department as a range instructor. Officer Cash is always well prepared and
organized with the sole purpose of assisting his fellow Officers in being the best they
are capable of being in a safe and productive shooting range environment.
Officer Cash’s commitment to the Iowa City Police Department is never in question and
is a positive example of an Officer balancing the many demands of today’s ever
changing law enforcement culture.
2015 Richard “Dick” Lee Award-
Officer Rob Cash
2015 Richard “Dick” Lee award winner
Officer Rob Cash and Chief Sam Hargadine
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Officer Andrew Farrell
Officer Kurt Fuchs
Investigator Robert Hartman
Investigator Jennifer Clarahan
Stationmaster Susan Fuhrmeister
Personnel Activity- Awards
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.
In 2015, Stationmaster Matt Wagner provided
consistent and superior service while all the while
displaying patience, a willingness to accept
undesirable tasks, and continuing to foster an enjoyable work environment for everyone
around him. Matt’s excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor provides
valued example of customer service. Matt is known for being a friendly, dedicated,
hardworking employee who “routinely goes the extra mile” to listen to citizen's problems
and get them the service they need. This is always readily done with a positive attitude.
2015 Civilian Employee of the Year-
Matt Wagner
2015 Letters of Favorable Occurrences
For an act demonstrating exemplary professional conduct or performance
2015 Civilian Employee of the Year
Matt Wagner and Chief Sam Hargadine
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Personnel Activity- Awards
On Thursday, October 29th, 2015 The Johnson County
Coalition Against Domestic Violence presented their 2015
“Pat Meyer Vision Awards” to City of Iowa City Police
Officer Scott Stevens in a ceremony at the Iowa City
Public Library. Each year, the coalition recognizes one
individual and one organization or business for their work
to create community responses to end domestic violence.
The award is named for Pat Meyer, who was instrumental
in establishing local resources and support for women
who were victims of domestic violence, and who served as
the first director for the Domestic Violence Intervention
Program (DVIP). This is the 17th year for the awards.
Officer Stevens has been a police officer with the
Iowa City Police Department since 2003, after
graduating from the University of Iowa where he
studied psychology and counseling. Officer
Stevens is a field training officer, bicycle patrol officer, vehicle collision investigator,
certified Simunitions and Force-on-Force instructor, a senior member of the Special
Response Team, and an A.L.I.C.E. instructor where he regularly trains members of the
community how to respond to a violent intruder.
He currently serves as the Domestic Violence Investigator, where he follows up with all
incidents in Iowa City involving domestic violence, harassment, stalking, and violations
of protective orders. He is a member of the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART),
the University of Iowa Anti-Violence Coalition, the Domestic Assault Investigation Team,
and the Johnson County Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
Officer Stevens provides training on domestic abuse for his department and other
groups in the community, including DVIP. He has promoted and maintained strong
relationships with victim service groups, other law enforcement agencies, and the
Johnson County Attorney’s Office, and uses those relationships to provide advocacy
and safety for victims and hold offenders accountable for their actions. In the past two
years as the Domestic Violence Investigator, he has filed over 220 charges for domestic
assault, protective order violations, and harassment, and in all, has followed up on
almost 1,100 incidents. His work is made possible by the Violence Against Women Act
(VAWA) grant funding and support from area agencies, the command staff and fellow
officers from the Iowa City Police Department, and peers who work in victim services.
2015 “Pat Meyer Vision Award”
2014 Vision award winner Joey Matousek
presenting the award to 2015 award winner
Officer Scott Stevens
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Personnel Activity- Awards
2015 Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Award
On November 12th, 2015 at the onset of the "Heroin
and Opioids: A Community Crisis" summit at the
University of Iowa College of Public Health Building,
Iowa City Police Department Officer David Schwindt
and Detective Jerry Blomgren were presented with the
Enrique S. Camarena award for their efforts in the
reduction and usage of synthetic drugs in the Iowa
City area over the course of 2011 through 2014. The
Enrique S. “Kiki” Camarena award is presented and
sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
and the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Northern District
of Iowa.
Beginning in the summer of 2011, the Iowa City area began seeing the significant use and distribution of
synthetic drugs, commonly referred to as “K-2” and “Bath Salts.” Shortly after, several groups within the
community, most notably the homeless and area youth, began to be adversely affected behaviorally and
medically by these previously unknown substances. Over the course of the next three years, Officers
Schwindt and Blomgren were intricately involved in the long term investigation working with several law
enforcement entities to employ a variety of investigative techniques, including controlled purchases,
interviews, and search warrants in building cases against the two large retail stores identified as selling
synthetic drugs in the downtown Iowa City area.
On June 26th, 2013 Federal search warrants authored by Detective Blomgren and Officer Schwindt, were
served on two Iowa City businesses. In total, 5,622 individual foil packets weighing a total of 18,694 grams
(41 pounds) of synthetic drugs were seized along with over $220,000 in proceeds derived from the illegal
sale of these synthetic drugs. On May 7th, 2014, in conjunction with Project Synergy Phase II Officers
Blomgren and Schwindt authored and served a total of ten federal search warrants and three State of Iowa
search warrants in which over 100 pounds of synthetic drugs were recovered, along with seven (7) firearms,
two (2) vehicles, and over $112,000 in drug related currency. As a result of this investigation, multiple
people have been charged through the federal court system with one recently entering a guilty plea and now
facing a maximum of 60 years in federal prison.
As a result of the extensive efforts put forth by Detective Blomgren and Officer Schwindt, five retail stores in
the Iowa City area are no longer providing synthetic drugs to citizens in this community, with three of these
stores having stopped business altogether. Since the latest enforcement efforts on May 7th, 2014, the
synthetic drug presence in the Iowa City community has been virtually non-existent.
Detective Blomgren is a 22 year law enforcement veteran currently assigned as the Iowa City Police
Department’s representative to the Johnson County Drug Task Force and a deputized Task Force member
of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Officer Schwindt is a 15 year law enforcement veteran and is
currently assigned to the downtown Iowa City district with a significant amount of his time dedicated to
assisting the homeless population and youth in the downtown area.
Officer David Schwindt and Investigator Jerry Blomgren
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Personnel Activity- Awards
20 Years of Service 25 Years of Service
Paul Batcheller Police Sergeant Bill Campbell Police Lieutenant
Denise Brotherton Police Lieutenant Al Mebus Police Officer
Jennifer Clarahan Police Officer
Ron Gist Police Officer
30 Years of Service
Dave Harris Community Service Officer- Evidence
City Service Awards
5 Years of Service
Michael Clark Police Officer
Steven Duffy Community Service Officer- Evidence
Chad Fulton Police Officer
Ashley Jay Police Officer
Adam Krack Police Officer
Doug Millard Police Officer
Zach Murguia Police Officer
Joy Reinhardt CSO-Station Master
Matt Ties Police Officer
Sara Van Eck Police Records
Matt Wagner CSO-Station Master
Matt Young Police Officer
10 Years of Service
Jeremy Bossard Police Officer
Jenn Dahm Administrative Coordinator
Sam Hargadine Chief of Police
Dennis Kelly Police Officer
Chad Mason Animal Services
15 Years of Service
Susan Fuhrmeister CSO-Station Master
James Williams Community Service Officer
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Field Operations- Uniformed Patrol Division
Field Operations
The Field Operations Division consists of the Day,
Evening, and Late Night Patrol Watches as well as the
Investigations Division of the department. Each section
is responsible to the Commander of Field Operations
who directly reports to the Chief of Police. Field
Operations Division of the Police Department is under
the command of Captain Troy Kelsay.
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.
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 Captain Troy Kelsay
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Field Operations- Uniformed Patrol
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 reporting directly to the Captain of Field Operations.
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
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Day Patrol Watch Evening Patrol Watch Late Night Patrol Watch
Lt. Bill Campbell Lt. Denise Brotherton Lt. Kevin Heick
Sgt. Brian Krei Sgt. Chris Akers Sgt. Paul Batcheller
Sgt. Jorey Bailey Sgt. Derek Frank Sgt. Kevin Bailey
Officer Ian Alke Officer Dustin Carolan Officer Alirio Arcenas
Officer Gabe Cook Officer Michael Clark Officer Jessica Bonnema
Officer Steve Fortmann Officer Lucas Erickson Officer Andrew Farrell
Officer Colin Fowler Officer Keil Fuchs Officer Kurt Fuchs
Officer Mark Hewlett Officer Travis Graves Officer Chad Fulton
Officer Greg Humrichouse Officer Joshua Grimm Officer David Gonzalez
Officer Doug Millard Officer Ashten Hayes Officer Jared Harding
Officer Zach Murguia Officer Ashley Jay Officer Michael Harkrider
Officer Andrew McKnight Officer Dennis Kelly Officer Ben Hektoen
Officer Dave Nixon Officer Adam Krack Officer Tyler LaKose
Officer Terry Tack Officer Brad Murphy Officer Eric Nieland
Officer Becki Sammons Officer Doug Roling Officer Chris Passmore
Officer Mike Smithey Officer Dan Roth Officer Brad Reinhard
Officer Abe Schabilion Officer Adam Schmerbach Officer Rob Rooff
Officer Darin Zacharias Officer Ryan Schnackel Officer Alex Stricker
CSO April Miller Officer Matt Ties K9 Officer Brandon Faulkcon
Officer Matt Young
K9 Officer Travis Neeld
CSO Jim Williams
Field Operations-Patrol Division
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Lieutenant Mike Brotherton
The Investigations unit in 2015 consisted of Lt. Mike
Brotherton, Sgt. Zach Diersen and 12 Investigators. Three
investigators are assigned to the Street Crimes Action Team
(SCAT) and one detective is assigned to the Multi-Agency Drug
Task Force (JCDTF). The Iowa City Police Department has
eight other Investigators assigned to the general crimes area
where they utilize specialized skills and training in the areas of
Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Burglary, Domestic
Abuse, Juvenile Investigations, Identity Theft, Fraud and
Computer Forensics. One of the main priorities of the
Investigations Unit was to partner with other agencies and
community groups to promote a team atmosphere to best
provide exceptional services to the citizens in our community.
By participating in these partnerships, Investigators logged
more than 692 hours while corroborating with other community
groups in 2015.
In addition to the general criminal investigations conducted on
an ongoing daily basis, the SCAT unit and the JCDTF were
successful with addressing quality of life issues that directly
impact and influence the safety of our neighborhoods. Both
units continue to have successes with conducting high risk
operations involving narcotics distribution, gang suppression
and ongoing criminal conspiracies.
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Investigations 2015
Investigator Jerry Blomgren Investigator Gabe Cook
Investigator Todd Cheney Investigator Jeff Fink
Investigator Ron Gist Investigator Bob Hartman
Investigator Jenny Clarahan Investigator Scott Stevens
Field Operations-Investigations Division
Street Crimes Action Team (S.C.A.T) 2015
Investigator Jeremy Bossard Investigator Niles Mercer
Investigator Ryan Wood
Sergeant Zach Diersen
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Field Operations-Investigations Division
The Investigation Unit continued to
recognize the struggles faced by victims
of crime and is proud to have jointly
sponsored National Crime Victim’s Rights
Week held April 19-25, through a grant
received from the United States
Department of Justice. The 2015 theme
“Engaging Communities Empowering
Victims” drew attention to how crime
impacts victims and served to create
community awareness and showcase the
agencies in our community who stand
ready to assist crime victims. An
informative program for the public was
held at the Robert A. Lee Recreation
Center with sports legend Dan Gable
sharing the story of his sister’s tragic
death and how it impacted his family, as
well as Linda Sorenson who lost her
daughter to violent crime.
Field Operations-Street Crimes Action Team (S.C.A.T)
Three officers are assigned to the Street Crimes Action Team. The unit assumes additional
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 2015, SCAT
Investigators played key roles in the investigations of numerous burglaries resulting in the arrest of
numerous individuals that were responsible for dozens of burglaries in not only Iowa City but
Johnson County and surrounding counties.
In 2015 the SCAT unit was responsible for filing over 350 criminal complaints including multiple
pounds of illegal drugs and narcotics such as marijuana, powder cocaine, heroin, and other drugs
as well as seizing 53 firearms. The SCAT unit continues to be utilized as a multi-purpose resource
to the department by responding to 156 requests from the patrol and investigative divisions of the
Iowa City Police Department in addition to 22 other agency requests.
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 in an effort
to stabilize neighborhoods and provide a safe environment for the citizens of Iowa City.
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Investigator Gabe Cook
In 2011, the Iowa City Police Department created
the position of Juvenile Investigator whereupon
Officer Kevin Bailey was chosen to fulfill this
position. Investigator Kevin Bailey continued in
the role until June of 2015 when he was
promoted and reassigned to Patrol. Officer
Gabe Cook then assumed the position of
Juvenile Investigator and has continued the
already established role of reviewing all juvenile
related reports and referrals stemming from Iowa
City Police Department officer contacts.
Investigator Cook also continues to conduct
investigations into juvenile related incidents and
activities, conducts follow up with juveniles in the
community and their families, as well as tracks
juvenile related cases through the juvenile court
system. In addition to these duties, Investigator Cook
remains actively involved in preventive endeavors by being available as a
resource for the Iowa City School district, parents, and other community groups.
In 2015, Investigator Cook was intricately involved in assisting the Iowa City
Community School District in developing a discipline protocol manual. This
manual was designed with the goal of reducing the number of juvenile related
complaints to police, while still holding the juveniles accountable for behavior
modification.
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 and
prevent inappropriate behaviors.
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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
worked 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.
In 2015 Investigator Cook joined the Georgetown Project. Investigator Cook continues
to work on the Georgetown Project pre-arrest diversion program. During 2015, fifteen
juveniles successfully completed the pre-arrest disorderly conduct diversion program,
keeping them from entering the juvenile court system. Starting in 2016 the pre-arrest
diversion program will expand to include all theft in the 5th degree referrals. The
Georgetown group continues to work together with the hope of expanding the pre-arrest
diversion program to all simple misdemeanors. Investigator Cook efforts in the
Georgetown Project will be in continued collaboration with the Iowa City Community
School District (ICCSD), the Johnson County Juvenile Court Services, and the Johnson
County Attorney’s Office.
Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations
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Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations
School Visits by the Patrol Division
(2010 – 2015)
2015 110
2014 121
2013 312
2012 89
2011 84
2010 76
In 2015 the Iowa City Police Department responded to 548 calls for service specifically
classified as juvenile related complaints. This number does not encompass all juvenile
related calls for service, as the original call for service may not have been classified as
involving juveniles, but was listed by the type of incident, for example, shoplifting. In 2014
police responded to 369 complaints for a 48.51% increase juvenile related calls for service in
2015. In 2015 the Grantwood neighborhood had the highest number of juvenile complaints
with 75 followed by the Wetherby neighborhood with 63 juvenile complaints. This is a 134%
increase in juvenile related complaints for the Grantwood neighborhood and an 33% increase
for the Wetherby neighborhood.
Iowa City Police Juvenile Related Calls for Service
2009 - 2015
2015 548
2014 369
2013 424
2012 386
2011 437
2010 386
2009 624
Top 5 Neighborhoods For Juvenile Related Complaints
2010-2015
Neighborhood 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Grantwood 75 32 51 65 95 83
Northwest 45 22 30 38 33 22
Wetherby 63 42 51 35 36 29
Southeast 55 23 24 27 28 12
Downtown 47 40 33 26 39 62
Miller Orchard 45 46 33 15 07 13
The Day Watch uniformed patrol officers on the
Iowa City Police Department continued to make
regular visits to schools in their assigned areas
with Officers encouraged to interact with students
during these visits. In 2015, Patrol officers logged
110 school visits. The Crime Prevention Officer
and the Juvenile Investigator also maintained a
consistent presence in the schools
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Field Operations Division-Juvenile Investigations
Juvenile Curfew Violations
2015 22
2014 27
2013 30
2012 35
2011 47
2010 32
Year Juvenile Court Referrals
2015 Theft 5th- 67
Juvenile Curfew Violations-22
Disorderly Conduct - 16
Interference- 20
PCS-18
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
Incidents Referred to Juvenile Court Services
2015 303
2014 318
2013 407
2012 485
2011 459
Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
The Juvenile Curfew Ordinance
prohibits persons under designated
ages from being in any public place
between set hours. The focus of this
ordinance was to address the issue of
unsupervised juveniles becoming the
victim of a crime and/or being
involved in crimes during the
overnight hours. Iowa City Police
began enforcing the curfew ordinance
in March 2010.
The most common crime juveniles were referred
to Juvenile Court in 2015 was, again, Theft 5th
Degree, with 67 referrals. In total there were 303
incidents referred to Juvenile Court in 2015,
compared to 318 in 2014, 407 incidents in 2013,
and 485 incidents in 2012.
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The Iowa City Police Department’s Special Response Team (SRT) was formed in 1997
and is made up of 18 specially trained police officers. Special Response Team
members are available for call in 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in addition to their
regular duties and assignments. Members are selected after a rigorous testing process
and must continue to meet strict standards to remain on the team. The Special
Response Team trains each month on a variety of high risk scenarios, in preparation for
skill critical incidents.
The Special Response Team handles high risk incidents that have a greater risk of
injury or death to officers, the suspects and the public. The team utilizes special tactics
meant to lessen this risk and end incidents safely. The Special Response Team has
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 dignitary protection details, to
monitor special events and to conduct open area searches.
The team conducted training exercises for the 6th straight year in the live “shoot house”,
located at Camp Dodge. This training facility is owned and operated by the Iowa
National Guard, and is utilized by law enforcement agencies from across the Midwest.
The facility allows officers to train mission critical skills in an environment that is not
available year round.
Field Operations-Special Response Team (S.R.T.)
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Field Operations-Drug Recognition Experts (D.R.E.)
Drug-impaired drivers continue to be on the increase across
Iowa and nationwide and continue to create a public safety
hazard. The Iowa City Police Department has officers
certified as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) who have
specialized training in combating drug-impaired driving.
These officers have undergone extensive training learning the
signs and symptoms of drug impairment, what categories
certain drugs fall into, and how to accurately determine which
drug category or categories is causing a person’s impairment.
Once all training is complete, the officers are certified through
the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and
the Iowa Department of Public Safety as a Drug Recognition
Expert (DRE). This certification is recognized in all 50 states
and seven countries worldwide. (Certain drug categories cause dilated
pupils, as illustrated below)
In 2015, the Iowa City Police Department’s
DREs conducted drug influence evaluations on
145 people and accurately determined whether
or not the person was impaired by drugs and, if
impaired, which drug category was causing
that impairment.
The Iowa City Police Department’s DREs are Sgt. Paul Batcheller, Officer Jeremy
Bossard, Officer Brad Murphy, and Officer Brad Reinhard. For the past few years, the
Iowa City Police Department has been at or near the top in conducting the most DRE
evaluations in the State of Iowa. Since 2008, at least one of the above-mentioned officers
has conducted the single most drug influence evaluations done by any officer throughout
the State of Iowa.
In addition to conducting drug influence evaluations for the Iowa City Police Department,
officers from our department conducted drug influence evaluations for the Johnson County
Sheriff’s Office, University of Iowa Department of Public Safety, North Liberty Police
Department, Iowa State Patrol, the University Heights Police Department, and the
Coralville Police Department.
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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 available for call in 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Their work on the team is in addition to their regular
duties and assignments. The team consists of sixteen members, which includes officers
from the Patrol Division and the Investigations Division. The team participated in two
Negotiation Team Competitions in 2015. At these competitions the CNT members
competed against other crisis negotiation teams from around the state to work through a
crisis scenario as a successful unit in a learning environment.
Field Operations-Crisis Negotiation Team (C.N.T)
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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- “K-9” Units
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The Iowa City Police Department continues to serve 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, Johnson County Sheriff’s Department, Coralville
Police Department and the University of Iowa Police Department. The team performs
protective sweeps for suspicious packages, mitigation of known explosive devices and
investigation of incidents involving explosive, unstable, or suspicious devices.
In 2015, the Johnson County Metro Bomb Team was requested for assistance eight
times for suspicious packages or devices. The Metro Bomb Team assisted the United
States Secret service with sweeps and stand-by for visiting dignitaries as well as
conducted seven pre-event sweeps at Kinnick Stadium. The Metro bomb team also
provided six public education presentations.
Field Operations- Johnson County Metro Bomb Squad
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In 2015, The Iowa City Police Department continued to utilize the ICPD Chaplain Corps
as 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
Field Operations-Police Chaplains
The Iowa City Police Department Chaplains were on call for
a total of 8760 hours during the year of 2015. The Chaplain
Corp served a total of 424.50 hours during 2015.
From left to right- Iowa City Police Chaplains Tom Widmer, Dave Arnold, Mel Schlachter, Darron Murphy, Carroll
Yoder, not pictured Anthony Smith
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Administrative Services Division
Administrative Coordinator Planning and Research
Jenn Dahm Training and Accreditation Sergeant Scott Gaarde
Computer System Analyst Sergeant Dave Droll
Jim Baker Records Technicians
Station Masters
Becky Passavant
Lori Schroeder
Kathy Droll
Sara Van Eck
Susan Fuhrmeister
Matt Wagner
Carly Hey
Joy Reinhardt
Donna Bogs
Crime Prevention Officer
Officer Al Mebus
Downtown Officer
Officer Dave Schwindt
Community Outreach
CAO Henry Harper
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
Jennifer Read-Animal Care Technician
Rachel Hansen-Animal Care Technician
Dave Harris
Steve Duffy
The Administrative Services Division consists of Police
Records, Animal Control, Planning and Research,
Community Relations, Station Masters, Crossing Guards
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. The Administrative
Division of the Police Department is under the direct
command of Captain Douglas Hart.
Administrative Captain Douglas Hart
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Officer R. A. Mebus continued the role of the Iowa City Police
Department’s Crime Prevention and Community Relations Officer
in 2015. Working primarily out of the Iowa City Police
Department’s Substation at 1067 Hwy 6 E, Officer Mebus was
actively involved in many aspects of Crime Prevention and
community outreach including the following:
Neighborhood Watch Programs including
“Nextdoor.com”
Safety Promotions / Outreach through Safety Fair / Events including
Safety Village and Safe Kids Coalition
Programs for Seniors: Safety and Support Topics
School requests for programs and speakers
Landlord and Rental Property Training
National trends regarding community safety concerns
In 2015, in his role as the Crime Prevention and Community Relations Officer, Officer
Mebus provided educational experiences to 11,828 citizens totaling over 770 hours of
presentation time. Included during these times were presentations to the Iowa City
Community School District, driver’s education classes, area businesses with emergency
planning and training, and many other topics designed at the request of the audience.
The Crime Prevention and Community Relations Officer is available at 319-356-5273 or
crime-prevention@Iowa-city.org.
Administrative Services Division-Community Relations
Crime Prevention Officer
Crime Prevention Officer R.A. Mebus
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Administrative Services Division-Community Relations
Neighborhood Resource Officer (N.R.O.)
Downtown Liaison Officer
Community Outreach Assistant (C.O.A.)
In 2015, Officer Rob Cash continued in 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 with the grant expiring in the summer of 2016. This position’s
highest priority is neighborhood stabilization as outlined in the City’s strategic
plan. In 2015, Officer Cash expanded his role by becoming significantly more
involved in presentations such as the Know the Law presentation as well as the
Youth Academy. Officer Cash also assumed the role of being designated as one
the department’s first LGBTQ Liaison Officers. Neighborhood Response Officer
Cash is available for non-emergency situations at rob-cash@iowa-city.org or by
calling 319-356-5275.
Officer David Schwindt remained assigned as the Downtown Liaison
Officer in the year of 2015. As one of the most visible officers in the
department, Officer Schwindt focuses solely on issues within the
Central Business District of Iowa City as well as being one of the initial
point of contact for the downtown businesses, residents, and visitors.
Officer Schwindt initiates a walking beat for the district that is targeted
during daytime and evening hours. Officer Schwindt’s well-developed
relationships with the local businesses and pedestrians provide a
positive, visible presence throughout the downtown and North Side
Marketplace. Officer Schwindt remains heavily involved in assisting the
homeless members of the community and was instrumental in the
management and development of the wet shelter during the harsh
winter months. Officer Schwindt is available between the hours of 9am
and 5pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Officer Schwindt can be reached
at david-schwindt@iowa-city.org or by calling 319-356-5275.
In 2015, former Fas-Trac director Henry Harper was hired to fill a newly formed
role within the department titled Community Outreach Assistant. While only being
in this role a few months prior to the end of 2015, COA Harper’s contributions have
already been recognized as being a valuable asset. For example, COA Harper
was directly involved in the de-escalation of a significant large scale fight threat at
one of the high schools. With COA Harper meeting with the youths, the families,
and school staff, Henry was able to facilitate a successful resolution to the conflict
without violence or the charging of the youths involved. COA Harper’s involvement
in the juvenile community has been integral in providing a liaison to youth, their
families, and the Iowa City Police Department.
Neighborhood Resource
Officer Rob Cash
Downtown Liaison Officer
Officer Dave Schwindt
Community Outreach
Assistant Henri Harper
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Administrative Services Division-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 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.
All officers newly hired by the Iowa
City Police Department, certified
and noncertified alike, continued to
be 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.
In 2015, officers attended 100 different refresher or
advanced training opportunities including attendance at
schools and training sessions at Mobile Team Training
Unit IV in Moline, Illinois, the Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy, the Midwest Counter Drug Training Center in
Des Moines, training conferences, and seminars. These
trainings ranged from basic recruit training to extensive
hostage negotiations training.
Further department training and advancements in 2015
included the purchase and implementation of the officer
worn body cameras. This process required the major re-
writing of the body camera policy as well as the training of
each officer on the department
In 2015, work continued on achieving the Iowa City Police
Department’s sixth CALEA award. CALEA Agencies learned
that once they complete their current three year cycle, a new
four year cycle will be implemented. This change, to take place
in 2017, will require the Sergeant of Training and Accreditation
to move from a three year assignment to a four year
assignment. 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.
Training and Accreditation Sergeant
Dave Droll
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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 re-home stray and
abandoned animals.
Administrative Services Division-Iowa City Animal Services
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Administrative Services Division-Iowa City Animal Services
Personnel
$491,963
60%
Services
$247,744
31%
Supplies
$65,200
8%
Capitol
Outlay
$9,400
1%
2015 Animal Care Budget
$814,307
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
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 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
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In August 2015, Animal Services moved in to a newly constructed facility at 3910
Napoleon Lane in Iowa City with the official grand opening on September 26, 2015.
The new 11,236 square foot facility features:
Highly efficient building layout with more room for animals, staff, volunteers, and
the public
Separate rooms for different species, and space for the public to meet animals
for adoption
Capacity for 92 cats, 29 dogs, and multiple numbers/species of small
mammals/birds/reptiles
Isolated, low stress spaces dedicated to sick/injured/recovering animals and
quarantined spaces dedicated to animals that are public health risk.
Energy efficient geothermal HVAC, full sprinkler system, energy efficient day
lighting, and an air exchange system specifically designed for animal holding
facilities to provide fresh, clean air into occupied spaces.
More humane housing for all species including better designed cat cages, real
life rooms, and under floor heat in dog areas.
Administrative Services Division-Iowa City Animal Services
Funding for the facility was provided by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, the
State of Iowa, the cities of Iowa City, Coralville,
University Heights, unincorporated Johnson
County, the University of Iowa, and Friends of
the Animal Center Foundation.
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Administrative Services Division-Iowa City Animal Services
2015 Animal Services Enforcement
Service Calls Addressed 1077
Animal Bite Investigations 90
Animal Bite Quarantines 60
Animal Bite Testing 19
Bats Euthanized For Testing Due To Exposure 15
Stray Animals Picked Up By Animal Service
Officers
260
Citations Issued 16
Hoarding/Mass Impound Incidents 0
Methamphetamine Impounds/Decon Incidents 0
Dog Fighting Investigations 0
Vicious Animal Hearings 1
2015 Animal Shelter Statistics
Cats Dogs Other* Total
Animal Intakes 1168 517 304 1989
Number of Animals Adopted 699 139 31 869
Number of Animal Reclaimed by Owner 71 258 4 333
Animals Euthanized Cats Dogs Other Total
Sick or Injured 91 5 77 173
Behavior Problems 37 13 1 51
Overcrowding 0 0 0 0
Feral 172 0 0 172
Aggression 15 48 2 65
Bite 10 5 0 15
Unweaned 7 7 6 20
Number of Dog Behavior Assessments n/a 148 n/a 148
Animals Transferred to Rescue 6 33 23 62
Wildlife Transferred to Rehabilitator n/a n/a 44 44
Microchips Implanted 606 239 5 850
*Other = small mammals, birds, reptiles, and wildlife
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Administrative Services Division-Iowa City Animal Services
2015 Animal Foster Care
Total number of all animals in foster care 438
Total number of cats/kittens in foster care 419
Total number of dogs/puppies in foster care 18
Total number of other animals in foster care 1
Total number of days spent in foster care, all animals 4387
Total number of days spent in foster care, cats/kittens 4091
Total number of days spent in foster care,
dogs/puppies
295
Total number of days spent in foster care, other
animals
1
2015 Outreach Programs
Vouchers for dog obedience class redeemed 40
Number of center dogs that went to SPOT & CO classes 13
Community wide education programs 6
Community micro-chipping clinics 0
Humane education presentations 22
Pet first aid certification course 0
Radio/TV appearances 52
Mobile adoption events 3
Open house donation drive 4
Other organized events attendance 32
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Administrative Services Division-Iowa City Animal Services
2015 Volunteer Program Hours
New volunteer orientations held 34
Cat volunteer training classes held 47
Advanced cat volunteer handling classes held 1
Dog volunteer training classes held 44
Advanced volunteer dog handling classes held 4
Small mammal volunteer handling classes held 6
Equine basic safety/handling classes held 1
Volunteer ambassador classes held 2
Customer service classes held 2
Offsite volunteer recruitment events 2
Service learning on site group events 2
Professional Development (youth) volunteers 37
Court appointed community service workers 4
People who attended an orientation 406
Volunteers trained in cat care 220
Volunteers trained in advanced cat care 24
Volunteers trained in dog handling 214
Volunteers trained in advanced dog handling 46
Volunteers trained in small mammal care 35
Equine basic safety/handling classes held 11
Volunteers trained in ambassador classes 11
Volunteers trained in customer service 20
Hours worked by trained volunteers 11072
Hours worked by non- trained volunteers 100
Hours worked by Professional Development youth 148
Hours worked by FACF board/board support volunteers 1104
Hours worked by court appointed service workers 208
Total Volunteer hours worked 12632
Volunteers that logged over 1 hour 518
Trained volunteers that logged over 25 hours 91
The Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption
Center’s programs are supported in
part by donations to Friends of the
Animal Center Foundation (FACF).
Fundraising events held by FACF and
other organizations to benefit the
Animal Center include:
Trivia Nights
Paws for a Cause
Donor House Parties
Whiskers, Wine, & Whiskey
The Annual Dog Paddle
FACF pledged $1,000,000 to support the Iowa City Animal Center’s
new building project and has disbursed $600,000 to the City to date
towards that goal.
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Iowa City Police Department Community Outreach Activities
Community Outreach Department Totals
In total, Iowa City Police Department Officers attended 635 events in 2015 totaling 1,289
hours and made contact with approximately 24,940 community members.
Community Presentations
Iowa City Police Department Officers participated in 64 community presentations in 2015
totaling over 1,600 hours making contact with approximately 1,651 community
members. (*Note: tracking in third quarter of 2015)
Cultural Competency Training
Cultural competency training refers to training directed at an ability to interact effectively with
people of different cultures, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds.
All ICPD Officers attended 9.5 hours of Cultural Competency training in 2015. All sworn
officers also completed on line training for biased based policing. In addition, all command
staff, the Training/Accreditation Sergeant, the Public Information Sergeant, and Community
Outreach Assistant attended and additional 4-8 hours of equity training sponsored by the
Government Alliance on Race and Equity. Further, The Captain of Field Operations and
Community Outreach Assistant attended 8 hours of training at the Iowa Criminal Justice
Summit. Additionally, three Officers attended other cultural competency related
trainings. This includes: Cultural Competency Training, Diversity/Privilege/Leadership, and
Racial Impact Statements.
Public Education Efforts on Rights
Events attended or presented by a department member to a community member or
organization where focus is on education of one’s rights.
ICPD Officers participated in 22 public education efforts on rights in 2015 totaling 105 hours
and making contact with approximately 2190 community members.
Community Partnerships
Iowa City Police Department Officers collaborated with several community partners that led to
attendance at 428 events by officers who spent 1,272 hours with approximately 11,450
community members.
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Coffee With A Cop
Charity Softball
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.
Iowa City Police Department Officers helped establish and participated in a charity
softball game for diabetes research with Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. The hope is that this
event will become an annual event and will become bigger in scope, reaching even more
community members in the coming years.
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Polar Plunge
Public Safety Explorer Program
In April of 2015 members of the Iowa City Police
Department continued their annual participation in the
Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics.
In 2015, the Iowa City Police Department partnered with the Iowa City
Fire Department, Johnson County Ambulance Service, Diversity Focus,
The Dream Center, and Learning for Life in the development of a
Johnson County Public Safety Explorer Program. This program had
recruitment efforts in April and May of 2015 and will proceed throughout
the remainder of the year with selection of participants, monthly
meetings, and a Youth Academy. In addition, the Neighborhood
Resource Officer participated in a new partnership with Kirkwood
Criminal Justice program with ongoing class visits and presentations.
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National Night Out
On Tuesday, August 4, 2015 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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No Shave November
In November of 2015, the Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) raised $3,362 as part of No-
Shave November. The money was raised through staff participation, t-shirt sales and ribbon
pin sales, and will be donated to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
No-Shave November challenges participants to forgo shaving in order to provoke
conversation and raise cancer awareness. Police Chief Police Sam Hargadine waived the
ICPD’s standard grooming policy for the month of November to allow members of the
department to participate in the national movement.
More than 50 ICPD personnel participated in the fundraiser, and were encouraged to
donate the money that would typically be spent on shaving and grooming. Additionally, with
a donation of at least $15, the Iowa City Police Association Local #16 purchased and
donated 100 lavender colored t-shirts emblazoned with the ICPD logo for members of the
department to wear under their uniforms. The ICPD raised $1,542 on the sale of all 100 t-
shirts. Lavender represents the fight against all types of cancer. All ICPD marked patrol
units also displayed lavender ribbons, which were donated by Zephyr Copies.
The ICPD participated in No-Shave November in honor of all those affected by cancer,
including Lieutenant Mike Brotherton, Officer Dennis Kelly, CSO Jim Williams, and Police
Chaplain Larry Chambers, who are all in various stages of treatment for diagnosed cancer
and related illnesses.
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Safety Village
Bicycle Re-Purposing
The Iowa City Police Department
continues to participate in Safety
Village where the Iowa City Police
Department, the Iowa City Fire
Department, other area Johnson
County Police and Fire services, Iowa
City Community School District, Mercy
Hospital, Johnson County Ambulance
Service, and the Johnson County
Emergency Communication Center
(JECC) plan and instruct at a week long
summer camp designed to present
safety topics to 45 6-7 year olds.
In collaboration with the Iowa City Bike Library, the Iowa City Police Department worked to
repurpose abandoned bicycles impounded by the police department. Instead of being
auctioned, or recycled as scrap metal, the Iowa City Bike Library refurbishes some of the
bicycles which are then lent out through their organization. The remaining bicycles are collected
by Working Bikes. Working Bikes is a non-profit that rescues discarded bicycles and gives them
new life by redistributing them in global communities. In 2015, The Iowa City Police Department
turned over approximately 58 abandoned bicycles to these organizations this quarter.