The Albia Police Department is located in the Monroe County Public Safety Center
at 114 19th Ave West Albia, Iowa. 52531. We are open 24 hours a day, every day.
Can
you tell me the condition of the roads? - The
Iowa State Patrol offers a road report "hot line" at 1-800-288-1047 or 511 on your cell phone or www.iowaroadconditions.com.
This service is updated as often as possible during periods of bad weather. Please do not call 911 for road conditions, as
this ties up the line from receiving emergency calls!
Does the City
of Albia have a severe weather outdoor warning system? - Yes,
the emergency outdoor warning system is activated whenever the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for Monroe
County. Additionally, actual sightings of tornadoes by Law Enforcement or other reliable sources are grounds for activating
the warning system. An important note: we do not issue an "all clear" siren. For additional information, please
refer to local radio and television stations. Please do not call the Police Department during severe weather situations unless
you have an actual emergency.
I received an obscene/harassing phone call.
What should I do? - If you receive repeated
prank phone calls, phone harassment or other calls that might require follow-up with specialized phone equipment, contact
your local phone company directly.
How can I obtain a copy of an incident or
accident report? - The Police Department
Administrative Secretary will provide copies of reports for insurance companies, etc. for a nominal fee. The office is located
at the Monroe County Public Safety Center 114 19th Ave W. and administrative services are available from 8:00 am to
5:00 pm - Monday through Friday.
Where is the Courtroom? - Magistrate Court is located on the first floor of the Monroe County Courthouse
on the square in Albia. Please check in with the Clerk of Court on the second floor if you are scheduled to appear.
How
can I obtain a restraining order against someone? - There
are several ways to obtain a restraining order against someone. You may want to consult with a private attorney and have them
represent you. In cases of Domestic Abuse, a victim can go directly to the Clerk of Court and get assistance with the paperwork.
Where
can I pay a traffic ticket? - Traffic
tickets are handled through the Clerk of Court Office. If you simply want to pay the ticket, and an appearance is not
required, then you can either mail or bring the appropriate copy of the ticket, plus the fine and fees, to the Office of the
Clerk of Court, 2nd floor, Monroe County Courthouse, 10 Benton Ave. East. Albia, Iowa 52531.
How
do I contact the Animal Control Officer? - All
questions concerning animal control, for domestic animals ONLY should be directed to the Emergency Communications
Center at (641) 932-7815 and they will make contact with Animal Control and relay your problem to them for action. Only domestic
animals within the City of Albia can be picked up. There are NO animal control ordinances in rural Monroe County, and action
related to native animals should be referred to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
I
want to know if someone is in jail. - Persons
taken into custody by the Albia Police Department are transported to the Monroe County Public Safety Center in Albia. If the
person is an adult, and we have them in custody, we will tell you that information over the phone. We cannot discuss
the details of criminal cases over the telephone, or in person, unless it is with the arrested person's legal counsel. We
cannot discuss cases involving juveniles with anyone except their legal guardian or legal counsel.
I
want to report a missing person. What information do I need? - Technically, a missing person is defined as any individual, of any age, who is missing and is under any
proven physical or mental disability, or who is missing under circumstances indicating the disappearance is not voluntary,
or after a catastrophe. In the case of minor children: abducted by a non-custodial parent, or lost. Generally, in order to
report a missing person, you must appear in person at the police station, complete a detailed description of the missing person,
and indicate why you believe the person should be considered missing in the context of the above definition.
I
want to issue a complaint against an officer. What do I need to do? - Contact the Chief of Police at (641) 932-7815 or jandrews6811@iowatelecom.net to inform him of the occurrence. He will assign an Internal Affairs Investigator to take your written
statement and investigate the incident.
I would like to have an Officer talk to
my neighbors and me or my civic group about crime prevention. Is that possible? - The Police Department has Officers available to make presentations on a variety of topics
to groups. Presentations such as:
Crime Prevention - Bike Safety - Stranger Danger - Red Ribbon Week - Police
Forensics - Crime & Deviance -DARE and K-9 Demonstrations.
Tours of the Police Department may also be
arranged. Call the Chief's Office at (641) 932-7815 to arrange for a speaker or tour.
If
you have any questions or comments that haven't been covered in FAQ's please let us know. E-mail us at albiapd@iowatelecom.net.
