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Iowa City Police Department
2022
Annual Report
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.”
Iowa City Police Department
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
General Information
319-356-5275
icgov.org/Police
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Table of Contents
Chief’s Message ............................................................................................................... 4
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies ......................................... 5
I.C.P.D. Organizational Chart ............................................................................................ 6
Budget ............................................................................................................................. 8
Personnel Profiles ............................................................................................................ 9
Years of Service Awards ................................................................................................. 10
Favorable Occurrences .................................................................................................. 11
Drug Overdose Response .................................................................................................................................... 11
Armed Robbery Response ................................................................................................................................... 11
Life Saving Award ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Child Neglect Investigation .................................................................................................................................. 11
Fraud Investigation .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Child Abduction Investigation ............................................................................................................................. 11
New Hires ...................................................................................................................... 12
Officer and Civilian Awards ............................................................................................ 13
Calls for Service .............................................................................................................. 14
2022 Service Statistics.................................................................................................... 15
Firearms Statistics .......................................................................................................... 16
Narcan ........................................................................................................................... 16
2022 Specific Crime Statistics ......................................................................................... 17
Use of Force ................................................................................................................... 18
Use of Force Incidents by Year ....................................................................................... 19
Juvenile Statistics ........................................................................................................... 20
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Alcohol and Tobacco Statistics ....................................................................................... 21
Street Crimes Action Team ............................................................................................ 22
Mental Health Initiatives ................................................................................................ 23
Street Outreach - Shelter House .................................................................................... 24
Victim Services Coordinator ........................................................................................... 25
Community Outreach .................................................................................................... 26
Animal Services Statistics ............................................................................................... 27
Animal Services Enforcement and Outreach .................................................................. 28
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Chief’s Message
The Iowa City Police Department is proud to present the 2022 annual report. In recent years, the Iowa City
Police Department has been a proud partner in the City’s ongoing efforts to divert calls from law enforcement to
more appropriate resources and we continue to make strides in that arena.
In May, the Department hired its first Immigrant and Refugee Community Outreach Assistant, Joshua Dabusu.
This position is tasked with building stronger relationships with the City’s immigrant and refugee communities to
promote a better understanding of how we as a police department serve the community and help us more
effectively serve all members of our community. I am excited for those relationships to grow.
In July, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline launched nationwide. I believe this hotline will save lives by connecting
those in need with important community resources quickly and efficiently. The Iowa City Police Department
included 988 branding when we redesigned our squad cars, making our officers a mobile reminder of this vital
service, and we will continue to highlight this critical service.
We are committed to serving our community at the highest level and those efforts will continue. In the coming
year, we will expand upon the mental health liaison partnership with CommUnity Crisis Services.
Of course, we will continue to serve the community in the manner that our department has been entrusted with
for decades. I am pleased to share Iowa City has seen a 78 percent decrease in firearms-related violence since
2020. This can be attributed to the partnership between our devoted officers and members of the public
dedicated to holding accountable those who would commit acts of violence in our community.
Whether it is addressing violence or ensuring the most vulnerable members of our community are connected
with the resources they need, we know the work is never done. I am confident the men and women of this
department are up to the challenge and I hope you will find this report as evidence of their ongoing
commitment to this community.
Dustin Liston
Chief, Iowa City Police Department
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Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
C.A.L.E.A.
The Training & Accreditation Sergeant is responsible for maintaining the mandated level of training for police
department members. They ensure that personnel are trained in areas necessary for the department's efficient
functioning. The Sergeant assigned to Training and Accreditation also monitors General Orders to ensure they comply
with accreditation standards. In 2021, officers attended several refreshers or advanced training opportunities, including
attending 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 (ICPD), 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 complete the
Field Training program before working solo on patrol.
In 2017, a four-year cycle was implemented for accreditation. 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 four only).
The purpose of CALEA's Accreditation Program 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 2020, the department completed its fourth web-based review of approximately 25% of applicable CALEA Standards.
Due to the pandemic, a virtual on-site assessment was completed in November 2020. In March 2021, members of the
department participated in a virtual review with CALEA Commission members and received its sixth re-accreditation.
Initial accreditation for the department occurred in 2002.
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I.C.P.D. Organizational Chart
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ICPD Organizational Structure
• Chief of Police
• 1 Administrative Coordinator
Evidence
• 1 Custodian
• 1 Community Service Officer
• 1 Support Services Assistant
Field Operations Division
• 1 Captain
Patrol
• 2 Community Service Officers
Day Watch
• 1 Lieutenant
• 2 Sergeants
• 16 Patrol Officers
Evening Watch
• 1 Lieutenant
• 2 Sergeants
• 16 Patrol Officers
Late Night Watch
• 1 Lieutenant
• 2 Sergeants
• 16 Patrol Officers
Investigations
• 1 Lieutenant
• 2 Sergeants
• 8 Detectives
• 4 SCAT
• JCDTF Detective
• Domestic Violence Detective
• 1 Victim Services Coordinator
Support Services
• 1 Captain
• 1 Systems Analyst
o 1 Crime Analyst
• 1 Support Services Supervisor
o 5 Station Masters
o 1 Temporary Front Desk Assistant
o 4 Records Technicians
o 1 Temporary Clerk
o 1 Volunteer
Animal Services
• 1 Supervisor
• 2 Service Officers
• 2 Care Technicians
• 1 Center Assistant
• 4 Part Time Kennel Assistant
• 100+ Volunteers
Community Outreach
• 1 Sergeant
• 1 Neighborhood Response
• 1 Community Relations
• 2 Downtown Liaisons
o 2 Community Outreach Assistants
o 2 CommUnity Mental Health
Liaisons*
o 4 Chaplain Volunteers
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Budget
Department Expense
Patrol $8,962,105
Investigations $1,336,170
Animal Services $922,591
Administration $894,270
Support Administration $849,294
Records $639,967
Crime Prevention $423,575
Station Master $367,101
JCDTF $232,539
Domestic Violence $151,113
Crossing Guard $59,890
Other $28,533
Patrol
60%
Investigations
9%
Animal Services
6%
Administration
6%
Support
Administration
6%
Records
4%
Crime Prevention
3%
Station Master
3%
JCDTF
2%
Domestic Violence
1%
Crossing Guard
0%
Other
0%
FY 2022 I.C.P.D. EXPENSES
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Personnel Profiles
Average Age: 38.8 years
Average Years of Service: 11.96 years
I.C.P.D. Personnel
Sworn Officer 79
Crossing Guard 15
Animal Services Staff 8
Animal Services Hourly Staff 3
Station Master Staff 5
Station Master Hourly Staff 1
Records Technician 4
Records Hourly Staff 1
Community Service Staff 3
Community Outreach Assistant 2
Systems Analyst 1
Crime Analyst Hourly Staff 1
Support Services Supervisor 1
Administrative Coordinator 1
Victim Services Coordinator 1
Support Services Assistant 1
Evidence Custodian 1
I.C.P.D. Volunteers
Chaplains 4
Records 1
Animal Services 100 +
Sworn Personnel Demographics
Asian/Pacific Islander Black White Hispanic Total Percent
Female 0 0 10 1 11 13.9%
Total 1 5 70 3 79 -
20-29
22%
30-39
40%
40-49
19%
50+
19%
Sworn Personnel By Age in Years
0-5
29%
6-10
23%
11-15
18%
16-20
7%
21-25
14%
26-30
9%
Sworn Personnel By Years Of Service
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Years of Service Awards
5 Years of Service
Name Title
Daniel Boesen Police Officer
10 Years of Service
Name Title
Ashten Hayes Police Officer
15 Years of Service
Name Title
Ryan Schnackel Police Officer
20 Years of Service
Name Title
Todd Cheney Police Officer
Zachary Diersen Police Lieutenant
Lori Schroeder
James Baker
25 Years of Service
Name Title
Scott Gaarde Police Captain
Jerry Blomgren Police Lieutenant
30 Years of Service
Name Title
Becki Sammons Police Officer
Douglas Hart Police Sergeant
Our Mission:
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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Favorable Occurrences
Drug Overdose Response
• Officer Andrew Farrell x2
Armed Robbery Response
• Officer Traishondus Bunch
• Officer Jared Harding
• Officer Darin Zacharias
• Officer Alex Hertges
• Officer Todd Gusta
• Officer Mark Schaapveld
• Officer Daniel Boesen
• Officer Halley Brus
• Officer James Sandifer
• Officer Andrew Bratek
Life Saving Award
• Officer Daniel Boesen
• Officer Ivan Rossi Romero
Child Neglect Investigation
• Officer Michael Harkrider
Fraud Investigation
• Officer Alex Stricker
Child Abduction Investigation
• Officer Michael Smithey
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New Hires
Name Title
Mahlan Sharf Police Officer
Mara Stewart Animal Services Officer
Rachel Trinidad Police Records Technician
Veronica May Community Outreach Assistant
Jordan Schuck Police Officer
Dale Dellimore Police Officer
Sophie McClatchey Animal Care Technician
Alex Hertges Police Officer
Cade Burma Police Officer
Alma Avila Police Officer
Melanie Long Police Officer
Tre Hall Station Master
Jamie Delzell Station Master
Joshua Dabusu Community Outreach Assistant
Pictured left to right: Officer Melanie Long, Officer Alma Avila, Officer Cade Burma, Officer Alex Hertges,
Officer Dale Dellimore, Officer Mahlan Sharf, Officer Jordan Schuck.
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Officer and Civilian Awards
Officer Cade Burma
Richard “Dick” Lee Award
Civilian Employee of the Year
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Calls for Service
The Iowa City Police Department received and handled 65,581 calls for service in 2022.
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2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
71299 70550 70130
77626
61655 64820 65581
Total Calls for Service
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2022 Service Statistics
2555 2119 2050 2096 1314 1877 2264
2910
2628 2432 3099
2210 645 727
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Arrests
Custodial Cite and Release
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
693
592 602 590
247
539
656
OWI Arrests
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
12696 12861 12575
14330
6600 7451 8807
Traffic Stops
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
769
542
437 465
186
317 310
Public Intoxication Arrests
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
182
47 64
46 29
2 6
Disorderly House Citations
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
182
120 123 120
68
94 97
Disorderly Conduct Charges
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Firearms Statistics
Addressing gun violence is among the ICPD’s highest priorities. In 2022, there were 13 documented shootings.
By comparison, there were 37 in 2021 and 57 in 2020. We have continued a downward trend from 2020 marking
a 35% decrease from 2020 to 2021 and now a 65% decrease from 2021 through 2022. In this three-year span,
we have seen a 78% decrease in firearms-related violence.
Of the 13 incidents of shots fired, approximately 66 rounds were fired resulting in five individuals being struck by
gunfire. Of these five victims, one person was killed as a result of being shot and that made our only homicide
for 2022. By comparison, in 2021, we had 224 shots fired, showing a 71% decrease in this one-year period to
2022.
During this statistical period (2022), the ICPD seized a total 121 firearms. The Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT)
seized, or assisted in the seizure, of 81 of those firearms, or 67%. Numerous other weapons capable of causing
serious injury or death were also seized.
Narcan
Narcan - also known as Naloxone - is an opioid antagonist, meaning it counteracts the potentially fatal effects of
opioids such as heroin, morphine, fentanyl, and oxycodone. Officers can find themselves needing to provide
emergency care to individuals who have overdosed. Iowa City Police Officers began carrying Narcan in Fall 2020.
Total Deployments in 2022: 8 Total Lives Saved in 2022: 6
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304
11 2
67
37
224
17 3
131
13
66
4 1
134
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50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Shootings Rounds Fired People Struck Homicides Guns Seized
Firearm Statistics By Year
2020 2021 2022
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2022 Specific Crime Statistics
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 % change from 2021
Aggravated Assault 119 153 141 193 208 +7.8%
All Other Larceny 386 395 368 303 299 -1.3%
Arson 2 3 4 4 1 -75%
Assisting or Promoting Prostitution 3 5 0 0 0%
Bribery 0 0 0 2 1 -50%
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 299 367 275 224 199 -11.2%
Counterfeit/Forgery 159 137 85 51 59 +15.7%
Credit Card/ATM Fraud 75 93 44 61 89 +45.9%
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property 386 424 394 406 426 +4.9%
Drug/Narcotic Violations 457 436 249 381 468 +22.8%
Drug Equipment Violations 197 227 107 171 246 +43.9%
Embezzlement 13 10 15 15 9 -40%
Extortion/Blackmail 7 7 9 7 17 +142.9%
False Pretenses/Swindle 221 269 147 130 123 -5.4%
Forcible Fondling 29 24 13 24 21 -12.5%
Forcible Rape 58 54 33 31 25 -19.4%
Forcible Sodomy 8 9 9 11 8 -27.3%
Impersonation 41 55 42 122 112 -8.2%
Incest 0 3 0 0 2 +200%
Intimidation 70 101 89 212 293 +38.2%
Kidnapping/Abduction 13 23 15 16 12 -25%
Motor Vehicle Theft 114 81 147 118 157 +33.1%
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 1 3 2 -100%
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 0%
Pick Pocketing 16 12 9 10 2 -80%
Pornography/Obscene Material 5 10 10 3 2 -33.3%
Prostitution 0 2 0 0 1 +100%
Purse Snatching 1 3 0 0 1 +100%
Robbery 32 32 27 28 35 +25%
Sex Assault with Object 4 1 0 1 -100%
Shoplifting 153 228 162 193 232 +20.2%
Simple Assault 582 635 547 659 665 +0.9%
Statutory Rape 1 1 0 1 -100%
Stolen Property Offenses 12 11 16 10 9 -10%
Theft/Motor Vehicle Parts 33 33 75 99 92 -7.1%
Theft from Building 265 226 165 184 202 +9.8%
Theft from Coin Operated Machine 8 1 2 4 14 +250%
Theft from Motor Vehicle 268 186 230 145 280 +93.1%
Weapons Law Violation 35 63 73 115 121 +5.2%
Welfare Fraud 2 2 2 2 2 0%
Wire Fraud 30 27 33 61 40 -34.4%
TOTAL 4,109 4,353 3,542 3,999 4,603 15.1%
*as defined by FBI reporting requirements
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Use of Force
The ICPD follows a use-of-force continuum when evaluating the force used by officers when encountering a non-
cooperative or combative individual. When determining which level of force to use, officers are required to
evaluate the circumstances involved and respond with the appropriate tool or technique. The continuum
recognizes five different levels of resistance or non-compliance by the focus of the force. These levels of
resistance are as follows:
Level 1—Compliance: Subject is cooperative/compliant and obeys the officer’s directions.
Level 2—Passive Resistance: Subject will not follow the officer’s directions (e.g., will not put hands
behind back when instructed to do so but does not physically attempt to pull away when officers pulls hands
back to be handcuffed).
Level 3—Active Resistance: Subject actively resists/struggles with officer (e.g., attempts to pull away
from officer while being handcuffed or the person becomes rigid and resists attempts to place them into
patrol car).
Level 4—Assaultive: Subject exhibits assaultive behavior toward officer or others. This may involve an
actual assault, or the subject is displaying indications of likely assaultive behavior (e.g., clenched fist and/or jaw,
stating they will not be arrested, flexing, or taking a fighting-type stance).
Level 5—Deadly Force: Subject has used, or there is imminent threat that they will use, force that is likely
to cause serious injury or death to another.
The actions of the subject determine the extent of force the officer may use during the interaction. The tools
and techniques used by the officer must be commensurate with the situation. The evaluation of the officer’s use
of force is based on the totality of the circumstances.
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Use of Force Incidents by Year
The ICPD policy requires an employee to complete a written narrative for any reportable use of force.
Reportable use of force is defined in the Department’s General Order 99-05, which is titled Use of Force and
available for public viewing on the department’s website. This policy provides employees with guidelines on the
use of deadly and non-deadly force.
Upon receipt of the report, the supervisor is responsible for completing an administrative critique of the force
used. The process includes interviews with involved employees, body worn and in-car camera review, review of
any additional available video, and review of written reports. The employee’s use of force report and the
supervisor’s critique is then forwarded to the Captain of Field Operations and the Chief of Police for final review
and critique.
The below chart shows total use of force incidents compared to
total calls for service by year.
Total use of force incidents in 2022 was 247. Total calls for service in 2022 was 65,581. This results in use of
force being deployed in 0.38% of our total calls for service in 2022. Of the 247 use of force incidents, 33 were
due to the euthanizing of an animal (i.e., injured deer, sick raccoon, or other animal beyond help).
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
280 316 211 248 247
70130
77626
61655 64820 65581
TOTAL USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS BY YEAR
Use of Force Incidents Total Calls for Service
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Juvenile Statistics
Calls for Service
In 2022, the ICPD responded to 441 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. A 21.9% decrease in calls for service was seen between 2021 and 2022.
Police Juvenile-related Calls for Service
for Years 2017 – 2022
Year Number of Calls
2022 441
2021 565
2020 480
2019 630
2018 595
2017 783
Juvenile Court Referrals
There were 142 Juvenile Court referrals in 2022. This was a 2.9% increase from 138 in 2021. The chart below
indicates the number of referrals—not the number of individual subjects referred. Some individuals may have
been referred more than once.
Iowa City Police Juvenile Court Services Referrals
for Years 2017 – 2022
Year Number of Calls
2022 142
2021 138
2020 105
2019 180
2018 224
2017 259
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Alcohol and Tobacco Statistics
Tobacco Compliance Checks
The ICPD conducts compliance checks relating 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. Fifty-five Tobacco Compliance Checks were initiated, and 10 charges were
filed in 2022.
Alcohol Related Statistics
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact community interactions, including foot patrols in our downtown
area. Limited staffing also impacted the number of citations that were given. The data below includes individuals
from 18 to 20 years-old as well as those under 18.
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
298 268 305
791
78 61 136
Under Age 21 in Bar Citations
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
281
348
281
116
42
101 66
Under Age 21 Alcohol Possession Citations
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Street Crimes Action Team
The Street Crimes Action Team (SCAT) is a team of three sworn staff. While the team is part of the Investigations
division, they mainly investigate a variety of street crimes. Some examples are weapons and narcotics violations,
stolen vehicles, and gang activity. In 2022, 252 search warrants were executed by SCAT.
Through diligent casework, SCAT made: 172 Felony Arrests, 182 Serious/Aggravated
Misdemeanor Arrests, and 66 Simple Misdemeanor Arrests.
2022 Seizures
Seized Item Amount
Heroin 103 grams
Cocaine (Powder) 193 grams
Ecstasy 292 grams
Firearms 81
Schedule IV drugs 134 tablets
Cocaine (Crack) 1.01 lbs
Marijuana 80.6 lbs
Currency $235,941.08
Mushrooms 3.34 lbs
Methamphetamine 2.06 lbs
THC Cartridges 201
LSD 1 tab
Fentanyl 1 tab
Testosterone 1 vial
DXM 1 vial
SCAT’s mission is to suppress crime with an enhanced focus on reducing violence caused by firearms. Confirmed
shootings are defined by law enforcement as those corroborated by gunshot victims, credible witnesses or
reports, or evidence such as property damage and shell casings. These incidents do not, however, include known
gunshot suicide deaths or attempted suicides.
In 2022, there were 13 documented shots fired calls. By comparison, there were 37 in 2021 and 57 in 2020.
There was a 64.9% decrease in shots fired calls between 2021 and 2022.
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Mental Health Initiatives
Law Enforcement Mental Health Liaison
ICPD, CommUnity Crisis Services, and Foundation 2 collaborate to better meet the needs of people in the
community living with mental health concerns. The organizations work to improve services provided to the
public by hiring a Law Enforcement Mental Health Liaison - Joah Seelos. Seelos was hired in July 2021, and began
his training with CommUnity Crisis Services, as they are his primary employer. Once Seelos underwent training,
the Law Enforcement (LE) Mental Health Liaison was embedded and fully deployed from the police department
in December 2021.
The effort has increased access to mental health services for those with mental health concerns. It has also
created a culture of diversion from hospitalization and jail in favor of other treatment services for individuals
with mental illness or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. The focus of the LE Mental
Health Liaison is to co-respond to crisis incidents and provide follow-up services.
In 2022, the Police Department diverted 377 Calls to the Law Enforcement Mental Health Liaison.
Joachim Seelos
Mental Health/Law Enforcement Liaison
CommUnity Crisis Services
GuideLink Center
The GuideLink Center provides access to immediate, onsite assessment and stabilization—outside of a hospital
setting. In 2022, Iowa City Police officers were responsible for 183 patient referrals. These individuals received
immediate mental health and/or substance use services and many were diverted from jail or the emergency
room.
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Street Outreach - Shelter House
ICPD partners with Shelter House as part of the preliminary plan to restructure the department. The main goal is
to continue to help those experiencing street homelessness obtain necessities such as food, shelter, clothing,
support systems, and medical access. This goal will be achieved through:
• Building rapport by building mutually respectful relationships
• Making referrals to obtain housing
• Community collaboration to ensure maximum connection and stability
As officers encounter individuals experiencing homelessness, they work to assist the individual(s) with obtaining
access to much-needed services.
Benefits
Some of the partnership benefits are referring individuals to social services in the community and working with
those individuals to connect them to organizations that can assist with other issues such as food insecurity, job
stability, and more. The strengthened partnership allows the Shelter House to be the first point of contact for
homeless individuals rather than the police. Most interactions stem from quality-of-life issues; thus, having a
non-police entity respond can produce better outcomes for those individuals as they are connected and referred
to social services.
Impact
Our partnership with Shelter House can have long-lasting impacts. Historically, specific complaints regarding the
homeless community would stem from quality-of-life issues. The police department is often the first point of
contact to address issues where homelessness is a concern. A long-term effect would be the community's
cultural shift in thinking. Reports and complaints have historically been triaged through the police department.
This partnership would aid in the community being less reliant on police services in addressing quality of
life issues.
The police department had a total of 49 referrals
to Shelter House in 2022.
Sam Brooks
Street Outreach and Engagement Specialist
Shelter House
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Victim Services Coordinator
In January 2021, Ann Thompson was selected for the newly created full-time civilian position of Victim Services
Coordinator after serving as an intern and then volunteering at the ICPD. A permanent Victim Services
Coordinator (VSC) post was created after the success of the Victim Services internship created in 2019, for which
Ann Thompson was first selected. Through Thompson’s work, she has established many relationships with
service providers.
Some examples include monthly and quarterly meetings with the following agencies and providers:
• Heritage Area Agency on Aging
• Johnson County Human Trafficking
Coalition
• Refugee Alliance
• Johnson County Coalition Against
Domestic Violence
• Shelter House
• Johnson County Sheriff’s Office
• UIHC Obstetrics/Gynecology
• University of Iowa Threat
Assessment
• Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa
• United Action for Youth
• Four Oaks
• Center for Worker Justice
• CommUnity Crisis Services
Thompson has conducted outreach to each patrol watch to provide an overview of her role within the ICPD and
how she can help officers better serve victims. Additionally, Thompson facilitated agency orientations for new
officers, arranging for the officers to visit the following providers and personally meet their staff:
• CommUnity Crisis Services
• Domestic Violence Intervention
Project
• Center for Worker Justice
• United Action for Youth
• Rape Victim Advocacy Program
• GuideLink
Ann Thompson
Victim Services Coordinator
Iowa City Police Department
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Community Outreach
Daisy Torres filled the role as the full-time Community Outreach Assistant for a majority of 2022. Earlier
in the year, Joshua Dabusu was hired to work as the department’s first part-time Immigrant and Refugee
Community Outreach Assistant. In November, Veronica May was hired as the new full-time Community
Outreach Assistant.
The ICPD took every available opportunity to engage in community outreach activities. These programs
and organizations include, but are not limited to:
• Stead Family Children’s Hospital
• Iowa City Community School District
• Project Lifesaver/L.O.S.T.
• Career Fairs
• Special Olympics Events
• Holiday with Heroes
• ALICE Instruction
• National Night Out
• Juneteenth Celebration
• Resource Fairs
• Party in the Parks
• Climate Fest
Sergeant Kevin Bailey – Holiday with Heroes 2022
Community Outreach Assistant Veronica May,
Officer Ashten Hayes, Immigrant and Refugee
Community Outreach Assistant Joshua Dabusu
ICPD continued to be involved with events and causes benefitting various community members in 2022:
Holiday with Heroes – Shopping with children
during the holiday season
National Night Out – Neighborhood camaraderie
and police and community partnership
Juneteenth – Celebration hosted by various
community organizations
Latino Festival – Iowa City Latino Festival
Spread the Love – PB&J drive by CommUnity Crisis
Services
Winter Clothing Drive – Winter clothing drive to
distribute to local community members
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Animal Services Statistics
Iowa City Animal Services is a division of the ICPD 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).
2022 Animal Service Statistics
*Other = small mammals, birds, reptiles, wildlife
2022 Euthanasia Statistics
*Other = small mammals, birds, reptiles, wildlife
Cats Dogs Other* Total
Animal Intakes 977 596 217 1790
Number of Animals Adopted 681 168 30 879
Number of Animals Reclaimed by Owner 89 278 9 376
Animals Transferred to Rescue 13 25 0 38
Wildlife Transferred to Rehabilitator 0 0 38 38
Microchips Implanted - - - 977
Cats Dogs Other* Total
Sick or Injured 61 10 61 132
Behavior Problems 40 40 0 83
Overcrowding 0 0 0 0
Feral 16 0 0 16
Aggression 9 42 0 51
Bite 6 11 3 20
Dangerous Animal Hearing 0 1 0 1
Unborn/Unweaned 4 0 0 4
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Animal Services Enforcement and Outreach
In addition to the full-time staff, the center relies on the generosity of community members to accomplish its
mission. Community members attended 61 orientations and donated 6,710 hours of volunteer work. The foster
program cared for 455 animals with a total of 15,269 days for all animals.
Enforcement Total
Service Calls Addressed 1,465
Animal Bite Investigations 96
Animal Bite Quarantines 60
Animal Bite Testing 7
Bats Euthanized for Testing Due to 16
Stray Animals Picked Up by Animal Service 360
Citations Issued 49
Hoarding/Mass Impound Incidents 1
Vicious Animal Hearings 1
Outreach Programs Total
Vouchers for Dog Obedience Class 25
Number of Center Dogs that went to SPOT 7
Humane Education Presentations 2
Organized Events/Tours 6
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In 2022, there were 245 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