Indianola Police Department

11/17/2021

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11/16/2021

We’re HAIR to help!

Our city employees are participating in no shave November again this year. Employees wishing to participate can pay $30 and start with a clean shaved face on November 1st, and see who can grow the best beard by the end of the month 🧔🏻

Female employees wishing to participate opted to get blue 🚓 or red 🚒 dye in their hair, instead of growing beards this year.

All the proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to the Indianola Community Youth Foundation (ICYF) to help with their goal of supporting the youth of Indianola.

Pictured below is Officer Stewart’s blue hair.

Stay tuned towards the end of the month for the beard pictures!

We’re HAIR to help!

Our city employees are participating in no shave November again this year. Employees wishing to participate can pay $30 and start with a clean shaved face on November 1st, and see who can grow the best beard by the end of the month 🧔🏻

Female employees wishing to participate opted to get blue 🚓 or red 🚒 dye in their hair, instead of growing beards this year.

All the proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to the Indianola Community Youth Foundation (ICYF) to help with their goal of supporting the youth of Indianola.

Pictured below is Officer Stewart’s blue hair.

Stay tuned towards the end of the month for the beard pictures!

11/11/2021

Today and every day we are thankful to all the men and women who have served.

Happy Veterans Day🇺🇸

A special thank you to our own who have served or are currently serving; Lieutenant Hawkins, Officer Marsh, Officer Marshall and clerical staff Michelle Snyder.

Today and every day we are thankful to all the men and women who have served.

Happy Veterans Day🇺🇸

A special thank you to our own who have served or are currently serving; Lieutenant Hawkins, Officer Marsh, Officer Marshall and clerical staff Michelle Snyder.

11/10/2021

As we lead up to Veteran's Day, we want to highlight the military service of Ofc. Ross Marshall, who is assigned to the Patrol Division.

Ross Marshall joined the Iowa Army National Guard in 2015 as a 31B Military Police officer. He attended One Station Unit Training (Basic/AIT) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO before joining his unit, the 186 MP Co, based at Camp Dodge, Johnston IA. Ross has completed the Best Warrior Competition in the Guard, which is a competition in various events such as marksmanship, military knowledge, land navigation and endurance, punctuated with a 12-mile ruck march. In 2019, he was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a year conducting detainee operations. Ross continues his service in the National Guard with the rank of Staff Sergeant and is assigned as a team leader.

His awards include the Army Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Iowa Commendation Medal, Iowa Leadership Ribbon w/Torch.

As we lead up to Veteran's Day, we want to highlight the military service of Ofc. Ross Marshall, who is assigned to the Patrol Division.

Ross Marshall joined the Iowa Army National Guard in 2015 as a 31B Military Police officer. He attended One Station Unit Training (Basic/AIT) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO before joining his unit, the 186 MP Co, based at Camp Dodge, Johnston IA. Ross has completed the Best Warrior Competition in the Guard, which is a competition in various events such as marksmanship, military knowledge, land navigation and endurance, punctuated with a 12-mile ruck march. In 2019, he was deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a year conducting detainee operations. Ross continues his service in the National Guard with the rank of Staff Sergeant and is assigned as a team leader.

His awards include the Army Achievement Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Ribbon, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Iowa Commendation Medal, Iowa Leadership Ribbon w/Torch.

11/10/2021

As we lead up to Veteran's Day, we highlight the military service of Ofc. Chris Marsh, who is assigned to the Patrol Division.

Chris Marsh entered the U.S. Army on September 19th, 1984, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After completing basic training in November, he was sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia, for schooling in M.O.S. [Military Occupation Specialty, 31 Mike, a multi-channel radio equipment operator. Marsh completed this training in March, 1985. He then volunteered for hometown recruiter duty, in which he helped the recruiters from his hometown area in Minnesota with telling prospective future soldiers about what it was like to be in basic training and school. After three months of hometown recruiter duty, he was sent to Fort Hood, Texas, where Marsh was assigned to the 55th Signal Company, 6th Cavalry Brigade, [Air Combat.] For the next 25 months he served as a multi channel radio equipment operator. Upon leaving active duty, Marsh transferred over to the Minnesota National Guard. He was assigned to Company C, 147th Signal Battalion, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Marsh remained there until the end of his term of service in May 1990. Marsh’s awards and decorations include earned the Army Service ribbon and Army Commendation medal. Chris is very proud of his service and encourages all young people to at least consider a period of service in the armed forces.

As we lead up to Veteran's Day, we highlight the military service of Ofc. Chris Marsh, who is assigned to the Patrol Division.

Chris Marsh entered the U.S. Army on September 19th, 1984, at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. After completing basic training in November, he was sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia, for schooling in M.O.S. [Military Occupation Specialty, 31 Mike, a multi-channel radio equipment operator. Marsh completed this training in March, 1985. He then volunteered for hometown recruiter duty, in which he helped the recruiters from his hometown area in Minnesota with telling prospective future soldiers about what it was like to be in basic training and school. After three months of hometown recruiter duty, he was sent to Fort Hood, Texas, where Marsh was assigned to the 55th Signal Company, 6th Cavalry Brigade, [Air Combat.] For the next 25 months he served as a multi channel radio equipment operator. Upon leaving active duty, Marsh transferred over to the Minnesota National Guard. He was assigned to Company C, 147th Signal Battalion, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Marsh remained there until the end of his term of service in May 1990. Marsh’s awards and decorations include earned the Army Service ribbon and Army Commendation medal. Chris is very proud of his service and encourages all young people to at least consider a period of service in the armed forces.

11/09/2021

As we lead up to Veteran's Day, we wanted to highlight the service of our officers and staff who served in our Armed Forces. Michelle Synder serves as a clerical staff member for IPD.

Michelle Snyder spent 2-1/2 years in the U. S. Air Force as a material facilities (warehouse) specialist, issuing parts, tools, and clothing to ground crews and flight personnel. After completing basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, her initial duty station was Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City, SD, home of the B1 Bomber. Later, she was transferred to RAF Greenham-Common, a former joint military base in the United Kingdom that was known for enduring peace protest movements during the time when GLCMs were still active. She is honored and privileged to have served her country, even for a brief amount of time.

As we lead up to Veteran's Day, we wanted to highlight the service of our officers and staff who served in our Armed Forces. Michelle Synder serves as a clerical staff member for IPD.

Michelle Snyder spent 2-1/2 years in the U. S. Air Force as a material facilities (warehouse) specialist, issuing parts, tools, and clothing to ground crews and flight personnel. After completing basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX, her initial duty station was Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City, SD, home of the B1 Bomber. Later, she was transferred to RAF Greenham-Common, a former joint military base in the United Kingdom that was known for enduring peace protest movements during the time when GLCMs were still active. She is honored and privileged to have served her country, even for a brief amount of time.

11/02/2021

As part of our remembrance of DMPD Sgt. Anthony Beminio and Urbandale PD Ofc. Justin Martin, we spent time on the Simpson College campus at the Memorial rock dedicated to both men. They both graduated from Simpson College. Sgt. Beminio worked for IPD before working at DMPD. Pictured L-R Det. Michael Chia, Ofc. Drew Stever, Lt. Rob Hawkins, and Ofc. Josh Temple. Never forgotten. #5030 #1140

As part of our remembrance of DMPD Sgt. Anthony Beminio and Urbandale PD Ofc. Justin Martin, we spent time on the Simpson College campus at the Memorial rock dedicated to both men. They both graduated from Simpson College. Sgt. Beminio worked for IPD before working at DMPD. Pictured L-R Det. Michael Chia, Ofc. Drew Stever, Lt. Rob Hawkins, and Ofc. Josh Temple. Never forgotten. #5030 #1140

11/02/2021

Today we honor the legacy of Sgt. Anthony Beminio, Des Moines Police Department and Officer Justin Martin, Urbandale Police Department. We honor them by upholding the ideals they represented so well. Never forgotten.
#5030 #1140 EOW: 11/2/2016

Today we honor the legacy of Sgt. Anthony Beminio, Des Moines Police Department and Officer Justin Martin, Urbandale Police Department. We honor them by upholding the ideals they represented so well. Never forgotten.
#5030 #1140 EOW: 11/2/2016

11/01/2021

Today, thanks to the outstanding community support of our pink patch sales during the month of October, we were able to donate the proceeds of those sales to the Pink Tractor Foundation. Interim Chief Brian Sher (R) and Lt. Rob Hawkins met with Jo Gehringer of the Pink Tractor Foundation to hand over the donation.

10/30/2021

Thank you to all who came out to the Indianola Public Library for Trunk or Treat! We enjoyed the costumes and the jokes!!!

10/29/2021

Our Irving Elementary School Crossing Guard Lindsay Kappelman is in the Halloween spirit today!!! #nevertooold

Our Irving Elementary School Crossing Guard Lindsay Kappelman is in the Halloween spirit today!!! #nevertooold

10/29/2021

A big THANK YOU to Weinman Insurance for their generous donation to our IPD Community Outreach Partnership (IPDCOP) program. Ofc. Ross Marshall and Ofc. Tye Sparks stopped out and met the Weinman staff today. Their donation will assist IPD with our annual Elves in Blue event where we take local youth shopping for Christmas presents for everyone in their families. The IPDCOP program helps us to serve our community in different and impactful ways.

A big THANK YOU to Weinman Insurance for their generous donation to our IPD Community Outreach Partnership (IPDCOP) program. Ofc. Ross Marshall and Ofc. Tye Sparks stopped out and met the Weinman staff today. Their donation will assist IPD with our annual Elves in Blue event where we take local youth shopping for Christmas presents for everyone in their families. The IPDCOP program helps us to serve our community in different and impactful ways.

10/29/2021

We have just a few pink IPD patches left for sell! You can swing into the IPD Lobby at 110 N. 1st Street and purchase them for $15each. All proceeds go to the Pink Tractor Foundation, a local organization dedicated to helping people affected by all forms of cancer. Together we can help beat cancer!!

We have just a few pink IPD patches left for sell! You can swing into the IPD Lobby at 110 N. 1st Street and purchase them for $15each. All proceeds go to the Pink Tractor Foundation, a local organization dedicated to helping people affected by all forms of cancer. Together we can help beat cancer!!

10/20/2021

Our officers and staff send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow troopers of Iowa State Patrol Trooper Ted Benda. Rest In Peace Trooper Benda. #313

The men and women of the Iowa State Patrol and Department of Public Safety are heartbroken to announce the loss of one of our own, Trooper Ted Benda ISP #313. Trooper Benda, 37, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, October 14th while in route to assist the Clayton County Sheriff's Office with a wanted suspect. He succumbed to his injuries today, October 20, 2021.

Trooper Benda joined the DCI in 2005, assigned to the Special Enforcement Operations Bureau in Marquette. He transferred to the State Patrol in 2016, assigned to District 8 in Mason City and most recently working out of the District 10 office in Oelwein. He is not only a valuable part of the Department of Public Safety, but he was more importantly a loving husband, father, son, and brother. Trooper Benda leaves behind his wife, Holly, and their four young children along with many family, friends, and colleagues.

Please keep the Benda family in your thoughts and prayers as they face this unimaginable loss.

Rest in Peace, Trooper Benda...we have your 6 from here.

https://dps.iowa.gov/iowa-state-patrol-announces-trooper-ted-bendas-passing

10/18/2021

Thank you to the Indianola Fareway and our amazing community for their generous donation to both the Indianola Police Department and the Indianola Fire Department. Fareway staff stopped in this morning to present the donation to Interim Chief Brian Sher and Fire Chief Greg Chia. The donation came from the community event hosted by Fareway on October 7th. Thank you for the continued support of public safety here in Indy!!!

Thank you to the Indianola Fareway and our amazing community for their generous donation to both the Indianola Police Department and the Indianola Fire Department. Fareway staff stopped in this morning to present the donation to Interim Chief Brian Sher and Fire Chief Greg Chia. The donation came from the community event hosted by Fareway on October 7th. Thank you for the continued support of public safety here in Indy!!!

10/11/2021

We are selling pink IPD patches this month to highlight Cancer awareness. The patches are $15 and all proceeds are being donated to the Pink Tractor Foundation. The Pink Tractor Foundation provides financial assistance to individuals fighting all forms of cancer, including pediatric and breast cancer. Patches may be purchased by stopping in at the Indianola Police Department (south entrance) or City Hall front desk (north entrance) 110 N. 1st St. Let’s fight cancer together!!

We are selling pink IPD patches this month to highlight Cancer awareness. The patches are $15 and all proceeds are being donated to the Pink Tractor Foundation. The Pink Tractor Foundation provides financial assistance to individuals fighting all forms of cancer, including pediatric and breast cancer. Patches may be purchased by stopping in at the Indianola Police Department (south entrance) or City Hall front desk (north entrance) 110 N. 1st St. Let’s fight cancer together!!

10/11/2021

Indianola Police Department updated their info in the about section.

Indianola Police Department updated their info in the about section.

10/08/2021

We want to give a big thank you to Fareway Stores Indianola for bringing out the Budweiser Clydesdales and the Warren County Cattlemen’s Association at such a great event supporting the Indianola Police and Fire Departments. Thank you to all who showed up and for the wonderful support we continuously receive from our community.

10/05/2021

This Thursday, October 7th from 4-6pm, Indianola Fareway and the Warren County Cattlemen will be grilling out to support the Indianola Fire and Police Departments! $5 will get you a Burger, Chips and a Drink with all proceeds going to the Indianola Fire Department and Police Department! Fareway will also have the Clydesdale Horses on hand as well. Thank you to Fareway for supporting public safety in Indianola. We hope to see you there!

This Thursday, October 7th from 4-6pm, Indianola Fareway and the Warren County Cattlemen will be grilling out to support the Indianola Fire and Police Departments! $5 will get you a Burger, Chips and a Drink with all proceeds going to the Indianola Fire Department and Police Department! Fareway will also have the Clydesdale Horses on hand as well. Thank you to Fareway for supporting public safety in Indianola. We hope to see you there!

10/05/2021

Please join us alongside the Indianola Fire Dept. and the Warren County Sheriffs Office this Thursday, Oct. 7th from 6-8p for our Public Safety Open House. It will be held at the Indianola City Hall building 110 N. 1st St. The Noon Lions will be providing hot dogs and chips for a free will donation. It is a great opportunity to meet officers, deputies, firefighters, paramedics and staff, as well as see the equipment we use everyday to help keep our community safe!