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Des Moines, Iowa Police Report

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Quick Facts

  • County: Polk County
  • Population: 560.170
  • ZIP Codes: 50309, 50312, 50314, 50315, 50316
  • Avg Reports/Month: 560
  • Time Zone: America/Chicago

Law Enforcement Agencies Serving Des Moines

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Type: Primary state law enforcement agency
Sworn Officers: 669
Location: Des Moines, Polk County
Full-time Civilians: 314
Part-time Staff: 0 officers, 78 civilians
ZIP Code: 50319

FIPS Code: 19153 | This agency serves Des Moines and surrounding areas in Polk County

Des Moines Police Department

Type: Local police department
Sworn Officers: 385
Location: Des Moines, Polk County
Full-time Civilians: 117
Part-time Staff: 30 officers, 16 civilians
ZIP Code: 50309

FIPS Code: 19153 | This agency serves Des Moines and surrounding areas in Polk County

Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Bureau of Law Enforcement

Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn Officers: 94
Location: Des Moines, Polk County
Full-time Civilians: 5
Part-time Staff: 0 officers, 45 civilians
ZIP Code: 50319

FIPS Code: 19153 | This agency serves Des Moines and surrounding areas in Polk County

Iowa Department of Natural Resources.- Parks Division

Type: Special jurisdiction
Sworn Officers: 41
Location: Des Moines, Polk County
Full-time Civilians: 61
ZIP Code: 50319

FIPS Code: 19153 | This agency serves Des Moines and surrounding areas in Polk County

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Type: Sheriff's office
Sworn Officers: -9
Location: Des Moines, Polk County
Full-time Civilians: 331
Part-time Staff: 0 officers, 28 civilians
ZIP Code: 50313

FIPS Code: 19153 | This agency serves Des Moines and surrounding areas in Polk County

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