Who to Call

Below is a list of key numbers in several local, county, and state agencies that may be able to assist you with specific problems. Use this directory in you neighborhood watch to help each other solve problems that may come up in the neighborhood.

Police Department

Call the lower ranking officer to begin with and explain the problem in detail in a clear and calm matter. If the officer that you are talking to cannot help with the problem ask him or her for advice on whom you should contact. POLICE EMERGENCY 911

Any calls that are not of an emergency nature but you still need police service can be called in on a non emergency number. Non Emergency Police Number 712-328-5737

Uniform Division

This division is the uniform patrol cars. It is the officers that respond to 911 calls and do routine patrol. Shift commanders, who are lieutenants, are in charge of all three shifts. There are two sergeants on each shift also who are first line supervisors. Start with the Sergeants with a problem. The sergeants and lieutenants go out on the street quite often so leave a message on voice mail. Sergeants 712-328-4761
Their hours are:
6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
10:30 PM to 6:30 AM

Uniform Shift

Lieutenants Office
Phone 712-328-4734
Uniform Division Commander
The Uniform Division Commander, who is a Captain, is in charge of the uniform division overall. His hours are Monday through Friday. 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Phone 712-328-4705

Community Services Section

Community Services Section
This section acts as a liaison with the community. The officers assigned to this unit do crime prevention programs in the community. It also includes the Citizen Police Academy, the Crime Free Multi Housing Program and others. The Police Area Representives (PAR) also work out of this office. PAR officers are assigned to do problem solving in the neighborhoods. This section is supervised by a Sergeant. There is one community services officer and three PAR officers.
Phone 712-329-1825
Mark G. Alba
Community Services Officer
Phone 712-329-1825
Officer Dan Kelley
PAR Area #1
Phone 712-329-1858
Officer Robert Jepson
PAR Area #2
Phone 712-329-1859
Officer Chad Geer
PAR Area #3
Phone 712-328-4983
No officer at this time
PAR Area #4
Phone

Traffic Division / Special Operations

Traffic Unit
Generally handle all duties related to traffic enforcement including special events. If there is a traffic problem call this unit. There are traffic officers working between the hours of 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. A sergeant supervises this unit.
Phone 712-328-4948

Criminal Investigation Division

This division has the responsibility of following up on all active cases within the police department. If you have any questions about the status of a criminal case call this division. It is supervised by two sergeants and a captain. Call the sergeants first with any problems.
Criminal Investigation Division Sergeants
Phone 712-328-4765 or 712-326-2509
Criminal Investigation Division Commander
Phone 712-328-4708

Vice and Narcotics Section

Vice and Narcotics
This unit is responsible for investigation into narcotics and vice violations. It is supervised by a sergeant and a lieutenant. Their hours vary greatly so leave a message on voice mail.
Phone 712-328-4712

OTHER CITY OFFICES

Generally the below offices keep regular business hours.
Animal Control
Anything to do with problems with animals including barking dogs or dogs that run loose. Animal Control is in operation for nuisance problems 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Problems that occur outside of these hours can be addressed by them during the day hours. Call them for more information.
Phone 712-328-4656
Council Bluffs Health Dept. Animal Control Web site

Fire Department
The fire department is responsible for the investigation on any arson case. They also have the Emergency Care Division which includes the rescue squads.
FOR A FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY 911
Council Bluffs Fire Dept. Web site

Fire Marshall/Inspector
Phone 712-328-4671
Emergency Care Division
Phone 712-328-4622
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