General Info

Located in Ames, Iowa, the Ames Police Department maintains animal control, criminal investigation, financial crime, juvenile, patrol and records divisions. It provides safety and security services for the citizens, as well as judges, counselors, witnesses and the public in the courtroom. The Ames Police Department serves various writs, processes, orders, subpoenas and other civil papers for local courts and other county and state departments. The department also performs duties related to parking complaint, identity theft, shoplifting, bicycle registration, traffic enforcement, sexual offense and noise permits. The Ames Police Department operates a communication center that maintains a multichannel police and emergency services radio system and provides communications services for police, fire and emergency medical services.