Waukee Police Department

10/31/2025

Do we have any future police officers dressing up tonight? Drop a picture of your kids’ police costume in the comments.

10/30/2025

Waukee residential trick or treating is tomorrow, Friday, October 31 from 6-8 p.m. Be extra careful if you’re driving around town. Lots of people will be out, and some costumes can be tricky to see in the dark. Please slow down and stay alert.

10/28/2025

Thank you to Vibrant Music Hall and the actors who volunteered as injured people during our training last week. Field trainings like this are important for practicing communication and organization, both of which are critical for an effective response to a major incident. It’s always great to train alongside your fellow officers, build teamwork and sharpen the skills that keep our community safe.

10/27/2025

Last week, some our staff connected with peers from across Iowa at the 2025 Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals Conference at Iowa State University. They learned from speakers and shared ideas for keeping police departments running smoothly. A standout theme was the importance of mental health programs and services, not just for officers, but also the staff who handle reports, investigations, evidence and other behind the scenes work.

10/23/2025

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, but our commitment to standing against bullying extends far beyond just one month. We care about kids’ safety and mental health and want to help Waukee families in raising children who care about one another and are willing to stand up and speak out against bullying. How will you be the change in our community?

10/22/2025

Gather your old or expired prescription drugs and drop them off this Saturday, October 25 between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Waukee Police Department, 815 NW 20th Street. We do not accept needles at our drop box. You can take those to the Dallas County Public Health Department in Adel for safe disposal. To find another drop-off location near you, visit safeneedledisposal.org.

10/21/2025

Waukee Police are doing field training at Vibrant Music Hall on the mornings of October 21 and 22, 2025. A short section of SE Parkview Crossing Drive will be closed just north of Ashworth Drive. No need to be concerned if you see our patrol cars or notice increased police activity around the venue.

10/20/2025

National Teen Driver Safety Week is the perfect time to start a conversation with your child about safe driving habits. Talk to your teen about the importance of staying focused behind the wheel and engage them in finding ways to avoid the temptation of texting, scrolling, video chatting or other distractions. By helping them build these habits now, you can set them up to be safer, more responsible drivers for life.

October 19-25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week! For day 1, this is one way to let people know you need to get off the phone so you can be a focused driver. How would you speak up?

Join us! Get images, story templates, and more at SpeakUp4Safety.org and click on “October.”Post and tag us.

10/17/2025

You may have noticed one of our patrol cars standing out this month. It’s wrapped in pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But it’s more than just a new look. It’s a reminder that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Awareness and early detection can make a huge difference. Learn more at NationalBreastCancer.org.

10/16/2025

Lately, Waukee residents have been sharing concerns related to e-scooters and e-bikes. We wish we had a simple answer for you, but the truth is, it's complicated. So, we had Chief McCluskey answer the most common questions on the rules for these devices and different ways we all contribute to improving safety for our community.

10/15/2025

Waukee seniors - mark your calendar for our last Waukee Area Seniors and Police (WASP) meeting of the year. Bring a friend or meet some new ones at the Waukee Community Center on Wednesday, October 29 at 9 a.m. for a light breakfast and fire prevention tips from our very own Waukee Fire Department. The meetings are free, and no registration is required.

10/14/2025

We’re collecting monetary donations for our Thanksgiving Basket Drive. This November, we hope to deliver Thanksgiving food baskets to over 20 families in the Waukee community. Donations help cover the cost of the baskets and support as many families in need as possible. Thank you for your support!

Cash or check donations can be dropped off at the front office of the Waukee Public Safety Building, 815 NW 20th Street Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. or mailed to: Waukee Police Department, 815 NW 20th Street Waukee, IA 50263.