Waterloo Police Department (Iowa)
The Waterloo Police Department is the municipal police department for the city of Waterloo, Iowa. The department currently consists of a staff of 120 sworn officers and 11 civilians.
Since 1868 there have been 12 Marshals and 21 Police Chiefs for the City of Waterloo. The current Chief, Thomas J. Jennings has been with the department since October 25, 1974 and was appointed Chief of Police November 21, 2000.
The mission of the Waterloo Police Department is to vigilantly protect, serve and work together with the community to prevent crime and enhance the quality of life in the city's neighborhoods.
The department is located at 715 Mulberry Street, and shares a building with the Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Code Enforcement. The department patch, as well as the livery for their cruiser units is very unique within the state of Iowa as it incorporates a Red Griffin within the scheme.
Read more about Waterloo Police Department (Iowa): History of Waterloo Police Chiefs, Fallen Officers, See Also
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