The West Des Moines Police Department is comprised of two divisions with sworn officers, civilian personnel, part-time employees, interns and volunteers. The divisions are entitled the Operations Division and the Support Services Division.
The Operations Division is under the direction of one captain, four lieutenants and five sergeants who are responsible for the Uniform Patrol Unit, the Criminal Investigation Unit, and Special Operations Unit. The Uniform Patrol Unit currently has five patrol territories, as well as additional officers who act as rovers to ensure effective coverage for the City and to provide back-up for the territory cars. The Criminal Investigation Unit is comprised of ten detectives and one part-time civilian investigator.
Support Services Division is made up of officers and civilian personnel. This division carries out tasks to support the mission of the other division and the entire department. Support Services has primary responsibility for the Citizen Police Academy, recruitment, hiring , crime analysis, technical support, records management, CALEA, media relations, training, property and evidence and management of the law enforcement building and jail facility.
Non-Emergency, General Information 
(515) 222-3320