Central Iowa Police & Fire Monitoring

15/10/2025

Congratulations to Special Agent Josh Lahr, our newest certified Bomb Technician! SA Lahr graduated from the 6-week Hazardous Devices School Certification Course in Huntsville, Alabama. 🧨

This intensive program prepares our public safety bomb technicians with hands-on training using real-world scenarios. From learning about complex devices to strategic responses, Josh is now equipped with essential skills to help keep Iowans safe. Well done, SA Lahr! 👏

15/10/2025

🚔EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Officer Marcos Ferreyra! 🚔

👮‍♂️Officer Ferreyra began his career with the Urbandale Police Department in 2022 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division. Beyond his patrol duties, Officer Ferreyra serves as a Sniper on the Suburban Emergency Response Team (SERT), a specialized unit trained to respond to high-risk incidents across the metro area.

Officer Ferreyra also serves as the department's liaison to the Central Iowa Traffic Safety Task Force, working with regional agencies to promote roadway safety, enforce traffic laws, and reduce accidents in Central Iowa.

In addition to his law enforcement responsibilities, Officer Ferreyra proudly serves his country as a Sergeant First Class in the Iowa Army National Guard, demonstrating a strong commitment to both community and country through his dual service.

👮‍♂️Thank you, Officer Ferreyra, for your service, dedication and commitment to the Urbandale community.

13/10/2025

Coming up --- mark your calendars

13/10/2025

🎄Urbandale Police Department–Shop w/ a Cop Donations needed🎄

The holiday season is a time for giving, and we need your help to make it special for our local children and families in need!

👮‍♂️The Urbandale Police Department, along with Target, is excited to host Shop with a Cop, an annual event where officers team up with kids in our community for a joyful holiday shopping experience. It's more than just gifts- it's about building trust, sharing smiles, and spreading hope.

Donate today! Checks can be made payable to The Urbandale Police Department and include "Shop with a Cop" on the memo line.

Every dollar goes directly to making a child's holiday brighter- and helping us create positive, lasting connections in our community.

Thank you for supporting our Urbandale families this season! 🎁🚓

12/10/2025

Here are this week’s mobile radar locations. Please drive safely!

Monday:
2800 Blk Indianola Ave
1000 SE 14th St

Tuesday:
300 Blk SE McKinley Ave
1700 Blk Park Ave

Wednesday:
4300 Ingersoll Ave
3100 ML King Pkwy

Thursday:
1800 Blk Fleur Dr
2800 Blk SW 9th St

Friday:
2200 Blk E 29th
1600 Blk E University


Mobile Trailers, Oct 13-25
2900 Blk 6th Ave
4800 Blk Hickman Rd

12/10/2025

The October issue of the West Des Moines Fire Department monthly newsletter is now available on our website. Learn about the history of Fire Prevention Week. https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/home/showdocument?id=44070

11/10/2025

UPDATE:

Mark has been located safe.

Thank you to all who remained vigilant during his absence.

ORIGINAL POST:

The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with locating a missing endangered person.

62-year-old Mark Jones was reported missing to DMPD just before 5:00 PM. Mark was last seen near Hy-Vee at SE 14th St & Park Ave.

Mark is living with medical issues that put him at risk.

Law enforcement and family efforts to locate Mark have been unsuccessful.

Mark is 5'8" tall, and weighs approximately 230 lbs. He was last seen wearing a dark blue t-shirt and jeans.

Mark has tattoos on both forearms.

If you see, or believe that you have seen Mark, please call 911.

Sgt Paul Parizek

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

🌟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘 & 𝗜𝗖𝗘–𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 🌟

Bring the family and hang out with our local heroes from the Huxley Fire Department! 👨‍🚒❤️

🚒 Check out the fire trucks up close!
❤️ 𝟮𝟱% of all scoop sales go 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 to the 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
🧯 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 firemen hats for the first 120 kids
🔥 Stickers + tattoos for everyone
🍿 $4 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 Popcorn

See you tomorrow!

10/10/2025

Adair Fire & Rescue would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Chief Austin Ernst.