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Police Chief’s Welcome

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Welcome to the website for the Washington, Iowa Police Department. Serving with pride, the members of our department are committed to providing professional and compassionate service to the residents and visitors of Washington.

The management philosophy of teamwork, accountability and communication drives our department as we work in partnership with our citizens and community organizations to maintain and enhance our quality of life in Washington.

I am extremely proud to serve as Chief of Police and work side by side with the outstanding members of this department in serving our community.Please take some time to browse through our site and we encourage you to participate with us in various events throughout the year.

Please don’t hesitate to take a moment to say hello to the members of the department when you see us out and about. We enjoy opportunities to talk about our work and may even have a Junior Police Officer sticker to share with those future WPD officers.

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WPD ANNUAL REPORT 2020 Preview
February 2021 Report for Council Preview
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WPD ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Preview
2019-WPD-House-Watch-Program Preview
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Rhonda Hill
Administrative
Assistant
Lyle Hansen
Lieutenant
Shamus Altenhofen

Lieutenant
Jason Chalupa

Sergeant
 Benjamin Altenhofen
Sergeant
Brian VanWilligen

Investigator
Seth Adam
Patrol Officer
Eric Kephart
Patrol Officer/K9 Handler
Tanner Lavely
Patrol Officer
Mia Brdecka   

Patrol Officer
Colton Schneider 

Patrol Officer
         

 
POLICE STAFF
Rhonda Hill
Administrative
Assistant
Lyle Hansen
Lieutenant
Shamus Altenhofen

Lieutenant
Jason Chalupa

Sergeant
 Benjamin Altenhofen
Sergeant
Brian VanWilligen

Investigator
Seth Adam
Patrol Officer
Eric Kephart
Patrol Officer/K9 Handler
Tanner Lavely
Patrol Officer
Mia Brdecka   

Patrol Officer
Colton Schneider 

Patrol Officer
         

 

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Quick Reference Links

IOWA VINE: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-crime-victims/iowavine

CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-crime-victims/crime-victim-compensation-program

IOWA CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION: https://iowacrimeprevention.org/

PHONE SCAMS: https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for-consumers/general-consumer-information/phone-scams

IOWA ICAC (INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN): http://www.iaicac.org/Pages/welcome.aspx

NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN: http://www.missingkids.com/

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: https://co.washington.ia.us/158/Sheriff

RAPE VICTIME ADVOCACY PROGRAM: https://rvap.uiowa.edu/

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAM: https://dvipiowa.org/

WASHINGTON COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE: https://co.washington.ia.us/DocumentCenter/View/1181/Washington-County-Mental-Health-Resource-Guide-for-the-Providers