Department Structure

Administrative Division

The Administrative Division of the Ankeny Police Department falls within direct control of the Chief. Budget expenditure, record keeping, training, education, policy and rule development all fall within this Division. These issues are shaped by court decisions, federal and state mandates, laws, and community norms and values. In addition, the administrative section publishes the annual report and an assortment of information publications. A well-functioning department professionally develops its personnel to meet the needs of the community within all legal requirements. This includes projected staffing levels and resource allocation that fall within the parameters of the budget.

Criminal Investigations Division

The Criminal Investigations Division investigates cases initiated by the Operations Division and are assigned to detectives for follow-up. This Division is responsible for crime scene response and investigation, including intelligence gathering and dissemination of criminal activity in our community in partnership with other local agencies.  This Division also houses the Community Engagement Team which is responsible for building and maintaining key relationships with community stakeholders.

Operations Division

The Operations Division is responsible for providing uniformed police services while responding to calls for service. Traffic enforcement, accident investigation, investigation of criminal offenses, and crime prevention measures are undertaken by members of this Division. The Patrol K9 program, School Resource Officers, Community Service Officers, and Traffic Unit Officers are under the umbrella of this Division.