Des Moines Police

Police work is about more than responding to calls for service. Throughout the year, our team makes connections across the community at events around the city, and in 2025, we shared time with you at nearly 600 different events!

Last night, it was the Touch-A-Truck event at First Responders Night hosted by the Iowa Cubs!

These opportunities allow us to build relationships, share information about the DMPD, answer your questions, and simply spend time with the people we serve.

Thank you to everyone who shared the evening with us!

UPDATE:

Faith has been located and reunited with her family.

Thank you to all who remained vigilant during her absence.

Original Post:

The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the community’s help with locating a missing teenager who is believed to be in crisis.

15-year-old Faith voluntarily left her home on the city’s southeast side last night around 5:00 PM. Faith is without needed medications and is believed to be in crisis.

Unconfirmed information suggests that Faith may try to travel outside of the Des Moines area.

Faith is 5’4” tall, and weighs approximately 120 lbs. Her hairstyle is as shown in this photo, and she has braces on her teeth.

If you see or believe you have seen Faith, please call 911.

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The Police Cadet is a non-sworn position that serves as a support role to the basic operations of the police department. The job duties will familiarize the Police Cadet with the general field of law enforcement and may include directing traffic, parking enforcement, report writing and administrative duties, as well as support for the department's community policing efforts.

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Detectives are asking for the community’s help with identifying two persons involved in a shooting incident.

Just before 1:30 AM on June 12th, an adult male was shot in the 200 block of Court Avenue.

Evidence indicates that the person pictured in the white t-shirt shot the victim during an altercation.

Evidence indicates that the second person pictured drove the vehicle, also pictured here, that the shooter arrived in and fled the scene in.

If you have any information regarding regarding the identity of these persons, or any other information regarding the shooting incident, please call Crimes Against Persons Section detectives at 515-237-1473.

You may also share tips through the “Submit A Tip” function on the DMPD mobile app, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. You may remain anonymous.

From Waveland Golf Course to the East Village, our team enjoyed a weekend filled with opportunities to connect with the people we serve.

Whether it was a quick wave or a longer conversation, every interaction helped strengthen the relationships that are at the heart of our mission to keep Des Moines safe.

Thank you for welcoming us into your events and allowing us to be part of your community!

Here are this week’s mobile radar locations. Please drive safely!

Mon
1800 Blk Fleur Dr
1700 Blk Park Ave

Tue
1800 Blk Fleur Dr
1700 Blk Park Ave

Wed
1800 Blk Fleur Dr
1700 Blk Park Ave

Thu
2200 Blk E 29th St
1600 Blk E University Ave

Fri
2200 Blk E 29th St
1600 Blk E University Ave

Speed trailer locations; June 8th - 19th:
4300 Blk Ingersoll Ave
4800 Blk Hickman Rd

For 30 years, Optimist Club of Des Moines has recognized outstanding public service with the Respect For Law Award.

Eight sworn and professional employees of DMPD and the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy were recognized this year at the annual luncheon held at The Iowa Taproom!

Thank you, to the honoree’s and to the Optimist Club, for all you do for our communities!

The US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for a large portion of Iowa, including the Des Moines metro area.

The advisory will remain in effect from 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM today.

Heat index values as high as 105 degrees F are expected.

Stay hydrated, stay in an air-conditioned environment as is possible, avoid prolonged time in the sun, and check on those close to you who may be more vulnerable to the extreme heat.

If you see a person or pet in distress, please call 911!

Our investigators can explain how a crash occurred, but sometimes the tragedy is impossible to fully understand.

Few things are more difficult to comprehend than the sudden loss of a child.

The preliminary examination of evidence gathered during the investigation of the crash that took the life of an 8-year-old boy yesterday doesn’t point to recklessness or wrongdoing, but to a devastating accident.

As first responders, we carry this loss with us, and we share our deepest condolences and support with everyone who loved this child.