Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa

Weather Alert Sirens In Grimes Reported to Have Activated

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has heard reports that the Outdoor Warning Sirens in Grimes were activated around 3:00 a.m. today (7-3-2024). There was no severe weather in the area at 3:00 a.m. and the Sheriff's Office Communications Center did not activate the Sirens. We have contacted the Grimes Fire Department as well as Grimes Public Works to determine if there was a malfunction with one of the sirens and to ensure the system is working properly.

Tonight, in partnership with our schools and Fleet Farm Ankeny, we participated in Shop with a Cop. We assisted students in need with selecting gifts for themselves and their families. Thank you to everyone who came out!

Yesterday, we participated in the Holiday Drive-Through in Grimes. Thank you to everyone that came out to see us!

Yesterday, we led the Merry & Bright Parade in the City of Bondurant, Iowa. Thank you for having us, and thank you to everyone that came out!

During the winter storm on Saturday evening, around 5:00PM, a deputy was assisting a motorist in the 8100 Blk of Hwy 141. While the deputy was out with the motorist, another vehicle lost control and struck the back of the deputy’s patrol car.

The deputy was injured as a result of this accident. Fortunately, those injuries were not serious, but this could have been much worse.

This incident serves as a very important reminder to slow down and use caution this winter. The roadways become slick very quickly. It is not only for your safety, but also the safety of others.

Thank you Big Al's BBQ & Catering for providing lunch for the Sheriff’s Office today!

While we do the majority of our training in the daylight, we believe it is equally important to practice when the sun goes down. Our night time training scenarios help ensure we have the best officers around.

This afternoon, The Polk County Judicial Branch hosted potlucks at our three courthouse buildings to thank PCSO and General Services for all they do! It's always great to be appreciated, but we wouldn't have success without our collective collaboration.

For the past 5 years, the Polk County Sheriff's Office has been honored to partner with American Legion Riders Post 232 for their Holiday for Heroes event. Yesterday, alongside various partners, we packaged and delivered hundreds of meals to veterans in need. Thank you to all who participated in the wonderful event. We look forward to next year!

We are happy to announce our new partnership with Fleet Farm Ankeny for our Shop with a Cop events! They will join us in supporting local students this holiday season. Thank you for your partnership and dedication to our community.

Today, our Peer Support Team is engaged in a educational training day. Law enforcement can be a stressful field, where officers often see things that are hard to process. Our Peer Support Team is available to our staff members for emotional support, and to provide resources for further assistance.

Stop down and see us at the Polk County Iowa administration building for National injury Prevention Day!

Today, Defensive Tactics Instructors from our Jail Division held an open mat training for our Detention Officers. Keeping our officers fresh on their defensive trainings improves their safety inside our jail facility.

This morning, the Community Relations Division attended the career fair at Saydel High School. We were able to meet and talk with many young members of our community. Thank you for having us!

Large commercial building on fire. U-Pull-It, used auto parts located at 1600 NE 44th Ave. has a fire in the warehouse causing road closures. NE 14th St is closed in both directions from NE Aurora to NE Broadway.

Congratulations to the graduates of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Rifle School! Special congratulations to Officer Hanson from Des Moines Police on the best accuracy award. These officers endured a challenging week of training in patrol rifle proficiency from the best instructors in the nation!

Des Moines Police
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Kossuth County Sheriff's Office
Polk County Conservation
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel RRT

Today, we hosted members of the Prairie Meadows Rapid Response Team, for use of our VirTra simulator. VirTra helps prepare officers for real-life incidents through state-of-the-art simulations and surreal scenarios.

Rifle School is underway! Officers from Polk County Sheriff's Office, Des Moines Police, Pleasant Hill Police, Prairie Meadows Rapid Response Team, Kossuth County Sheriff's Office, and Polk County Conservation are working to become certified in patrol rifle operation and techniques.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard Team is hard at work on this training day, including training of some new additions to the team.

Our Honor Guard Team takes pride in the law enforcement profession, and work to present a positive and professional image, while honoring those who serve, have served, or have made the ultimate sacrifice.

This past Saturday, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office participated in the DEA Drug Takeback Day. We collected and delivered 💥OVER 190 POUNDS💥 of unused prescription medication to the DEA. Thank you to all who participated in making our communities safer, one household at a time.