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A N N U A L R E P O R T
Fair. Responsive. Professional.
Iowa City Police Department
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Mission Statement
Organizational Chart
Budget
Personnel Profiles
New Hires, Promotions, and Retirements
Officer and Civilian Awards
Service Awards & Favorable Occurrences
Statistics
Calls For Service
Traffic Stops, Arrests and Citations
Crimes Statistics
Juvenile Related Statistics
Juvenile Related Calls For Service
Juvenile Charges and Referrals
Juvenile and Under Age Alcohol Related Statistics
Alcohol and Tobacco Compliance Checks
Peer Support Team
Community Outreach
Community Outreach Division
Officer School Visits
Community Outreach Assistant Changes
Outreach Events
Victim Services Coordinator
Iowa City Animal Care Services
Iowa City Animal Care Shelter Statistics
Iowa City Animal Care Enforcement Statistics
Iowa City Animal Center Outreach and Foster Care
Iowa City Animal Center Volunteers
CALEA
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IOWA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Iowa City Police Department is to work in
partnership with the community, enhance trust, protect with courage
and compassion, and empower victims of crime through excellence in
service.
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Mission Statement
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Organizational Chart
2019 Budget
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In 2019, the ICPD had 131
employees consisting of
84 sworn and 47 civilian.
Iowa City Police Sworn Personnel by Age,
Gender, and Race
ICPD Personnel Profiles
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New Hires, Promotions, and
Retirements
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Promotion
Sergeant Rob Cash
New Officer Hires
Emilio Puente #34 Andrew Bratek #72
Jon York #66
Jeff Reinhard #23
Nate Rose #17
Greg Hall
Retirement
Sergeant Chris Akers
31 years
Civilian Employee(s)
of the Year
Kathy Droll, Becky Passavent,
Sara Van Eck and
Lori Schroeder
Officer of the
Year
Ashley Jay
Officer & Civilian Annual Awards
Richard "Dick"
Lee Award
Zachary Murguia
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David
Gonzalez
Jared Harding
Andrew McKnight
Christopher Passmore
Andrew Farrell
Douglas Roling
Joshua Grimm
Colin Fowler
Terry Tack
Gabriel Cook
Kevin Bailey
Abe Schabilion
Jeffrey Fink
Service
Awards
Favorable
Occurrences
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
Alirio Arcenas
Tyler LaKose
Travis Neeld
Alex Stricker
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
Officer
Officer
Officer
Sergeant
Officer
Sergeant
Jenny
Clarahan
Andy
Rich
Mike
Smithey
Todd
Cheney
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2019 Statistics
Calls for Service
The Iowa City Police Department received and handled
77,626 calls for service in 2019.
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2019 Statistics
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Crime Statistics
*as defined by FBI reporting requirements
In 2019 the Iowa City Police
Department responded to 630 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.
2019 saw a 5.9% increase from 2018
The inclusion of Disorderly Conduct
and Fifth Degree Theft in the
juvenile diversion program
continues to reduce the number of
juveniles entering the juvenile court
referral system. (see page 13)
Juvenile-related Statistics
Calls for Service
In 2019 the Southeast and Grantwood neighborhoods had the highest numbers of juvenile
complaints. While Grantwood decreased by 15.5%, the Southeast neighborhood saw a nearly
100% increase.
Charges and Referrals
Juvenile Court referrals/charges continued to decline in 2019, with 180. This was a 20.7%
reduction from 224 in 2018.
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Juvenile-related Statistics
Charges and Referrals Continued
*-Indicates the number of charges, not the
number of individual subjects charged. Some
individuals may have been charged more than
once.
**-the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Uniform Crime Report (UCR) requires all law
enforcement agencies to report charge referral
race, however Hispanic is defined as an
ethnicity and not a race.
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Alcohol-related Statistics
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Alcohol / Tobacco Compliance
Checks
The ICPD 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.
The ICPD continued tobacco checks of 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.
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In 2017, the Iowa City Police Department established the Peer Support Team. This team, consisting of eight
police officers and two non-sworn employees, was created to provide confidential assistance and outreach to
Iowa City Police Department personnel, as well as their families, who may be experiencing personal and/or
professional crises. When these concerns are identified at an early stage, they have a higher rate to be
successfully treated and/or resolved.
In 2019, the Peer Support Team was able to support officers and their families following highly stressful work
events. The Peer Support team worked with both, lending a listening ear and providing a group debriefing for
the involved officers. The result of the Peer Support Team’s work was officers returning to duty, mentally and
emotionally fit for work and ready to serve the community once again.
Also in 2019, the Peer Support Team hosted the first annual “Battle of the Badges” softball game between Iowa
City Police and Iowa City Fire (with Police successfully earning bragging rights!). In addition to the game
serving as a fundraiser for the Peer Support Team and ICFD’s Benevolent Association, it provided an
opportunity for first responder families to gather and mingle with fellow community members.
The Peer Support Team continues to work hard to encourage wellness throughout the department. Focusing
on mental and physical health, as well as various other areas of life, helps keep officers healthy and at their
strongest to serve the community.
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Peer Support Team
In 2019, the Iowa City Police Community Outreach Division saw a few changes in personnel.
Community Relations Officer (CRO) Ashten Hayes, Neighborhood Response Officer (NRO) Rob Cash,
and Community Outreach Assistant (COA) Henri Harper made up the core positions as the year
began. Officer Cash was promoted to Sergeant in August and Officer Adam Schmerbach was
selected as the new NRO. Upon COA Harper’s departure in April, Daisy Torres joined the team and
continues to serve and engage with community members in a variety of initiatives and programs with
the goal of opening lines of communication and fostering relationships.
Safety Village
Special Olympics Events
Emergency Services Camp
Coffee with a Cop
Citizens’ Police Academy
National Night Out
Iowa City
Neighborhood Council
Holidays w/ Heroes
Community Soul
Food Dinner
Local Homeless
Coordinating Board
ALiCE Instruction
UI Student Education
Council for International
Visitors Iowa Cities (CIVIC)
Juneteenth Celebration
Fifth Ward Saints
Stead Family
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City Community
School District
Project Lifesaver/L.O.S.T.
Career Fairs
Refugee and Immigrant
Association
International Women’s Club
Free Lunch Program
Senior Center
Community Outreach Division
These programs/organizations include, but are not limited to:
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In 2019 the Community Outreach Assistant position saw changes,
not only in personnel, but also in focus. When the position was
created in 2015, Henri Harper was hired to a part-time position that
was a hybrid of informal youth outreach and Community Service
Officer. In 2016 the position was made full-time and Harper
continued in the role. 2019 brought a concentrated focus on
evolving the position into one that reached beyond just youth.
COA Harper resigned when he moved from the area and Daisy
Torres was hired, quickly embracing the role. Today, COA Torres
focuses on creating relationships and trust with all communities in
the Iowa City area, including the college community, youth,
immigrants, seniors, and community members with special needs.
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Officer School Visits
Outreach Division personnel and uniformed patrol officers, including K9 partners at the Iowa City Police
Department are encouraged to make regular visits to schools in their assigned areas to interact with
students. 174 school visits were performed in 2019. Community Relations Officer Ashten Hayes and
Community Outreach Assistants Henri Harper and Daisy Torres maintained a consistent presence in the
schools with various activities, such as visiting the lunch rooms, reading to students, and providing
presentations on safety.
Community Outreach Assistant Changes
Outreach Events
Pink Patch Project - breast cancer research
Latino Festival - Iowa City Latino Festival
National Night Out - Neighborhood camaraderie and police/community partnership
Pulling for Honor - Eastern Iowa Honor Flight
Holiday with Heroes - under served children in the community during the holiday season
Kites for Kids - Johnson County Community Partnership for Protecting Children
Party in the Parks - various neighborhoods throughout Iowa City (IC Parks/Rec)
Spread the Love - PB&J drive by CommUnity
Relay Iowa - Restoring Hope International
Pride Parade/Festival - Iowa City PRIDE
Holiday Wave - Stead Family Children's Hospital
Run for the Schools Road Races - ICCSD Foundation
MLK March/Celebration - various community organizations
Juneteenth - Johnson County Social Services
ICPD employees continued to be involved with events and causes benefiting various
community members in 2019:
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Beginning in March 2019, the ICPD hosted Master of Social Work Student Ann Thompson in her
advanced practicum placement, as she worked to conclude her studies through the University of
Denver. Ann took on the role of Victim Services Coordinator.
To our knowledge, this is the first and only law enforcement-based victim services specialist in the
state. Her daily activities of trauma-informed outreach to victims of crime included making referrals
to services available in the community, delivery of short term crisis intervention and assistance,
providing information and education about the criminal justice system, and participating in community
coordinated groups and other local efforts to assist victims of crime.
Ann’s services helped victims/survivors to form a connection with the ICPD as they sought to restore
themselves and recover in the aftermath of crime. Ann worked with victims of all crime levels,
including homicide, sexual and domestic assault, stalking, robbery, general assault, burglary, and
harassment. Her efforts were incredibly impactful to the department and to persons affected by
crime, as the ICPD worked to respond to a high number of calls for services related to intimate partner
violence.
Ann will conclude her practicum placement in 2020, but remain in a volunteer position as Victim
Services Coordinator for the ICPD where she will continue to dedicate her talents to victims of crime in
Iowa City. Ann has a true passion for helping victim/survivors and their families navigate the criminal
justice system.
With values of integrity, trust, and compassion, and through meaningful partnership and collaboration,
the ICPD will continue to provide Excellence in Service as it seeks to empower victims of crime and
serve as a victim services model to law enforcement agencies nationwide.
Victim Services Coordinator
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The Iowa City Police Department (ICPD) is dedicated to
serving the Iowa City community. The department
continually seeks opportunities to expand services to
victims of crime and connecting victims to available
resources as they navigate the criminal justice system,
which aligns with ICPD’s mission statement:
To work in partnership with the community, enhance trust,
protect with courage and compassion, and empower
victims of crime through excellence in service
Animal Services
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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 also provides services to Coralville, unincorporated Johnson County, University
Heights and University of Iowa.
The Animal Services Division also operates the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center to
re-home stray and abandoned animals. Programs are supported, in part, by contributions
from Friends of the Animal Center Foundation (FACF).
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The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center
is staffed by:
1 Supervisor
2 Animal Service Officers
2 Animal Care Technicians
1 Animal Care Assistant
4 Part time employees
In addition to the full-time staff, the center relies on the generosity of community members to
accomplish its mission. 529 community members attended an orientation and donated
volunteer work, while 495 animals were cared for in the foster program with a total of 8817
days for all animals.
Animal Services
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.
In 2019, officers attended approximately 90 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 crisis intervention
training.
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 can work solo on
patrol.
New to accreditation in 2017, a new four-year cycle was implemented. CALEA Information Management
and Reporting System (CIMRS) is a new web-based reporting system where Compliance Service Members
(CSMs) and Site-Based Assessors will capture and report findings from an annual Web-Based Review (year
1-4) and Site-Based Assessment (year 4 only).
This change requires 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.
In 2019 we successfully completed a web-based review of approximately 25% of applicable CALEA
Standards. Web-based assessments will also be done in March and October 2020. The on-site assessment
is scheduled for November 2020.
CALEA
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In 2019, there were 146 Police Officer line of
duty deaths.* The Iowa City Police
Department honors the memory of these
men and women.
*Officer Down Memorial Page www.odmp.org