Waterloo Police Department Press Releases http://www.waterloopolice.com Sat, 25 May 2013 20:53:06 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.waterloopolice.com/images/ http://www.waterloopolice.com Waterloo Police Department Press Releases http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1233&Itemid=187 On Thursday, May 16, 2013 at approximately 8:11 AM, Waterloo Police received a report of a suspicious man in an SUV near a school bus stop talking with a young girl. The young girl was waiting for the school bus in the 500 block of Lakeside Street when a middle-eastern male with a dark beard got out of a vehicle and asked what she was doing. Another vehicle then pulled up to the bus stop and the male got back into his vehicle and left. The suspicious vehicle was described as a black Trailblazer-type SUV with Oklahoma plates. The male did not touch or harm the young girl. About 9:12 AM, the same vehicle was observed driving through the parking lot at Lowell Elementary School, 1628 Washington Street. Anyone with information on the suspect or vehicle is asked to contact the Waterloo Police Department at 319-291-2515. Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Thu, 16 May 2013 16:39:38 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1232&Itemid=187 Due to the police investigation, East 4th Street will be closed from Sycamore Street to Lafayette Street. Please take this into consideration as you drive to work this morning. Captain Tim PillackWaterloo Police Investigations319-291-4336 Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:12 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1231&Itemid=187 On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at approximately 1:06 AM, Waterloo Police were dispatched to E.4th Street and Sycamore Street on report of a man with a knife. Officers arrived and located the man in the 200 block of East 4th Street. The man threatened officers with a knife and he was shot. The man was taken to Allen Hospital where he is currently in surgery. Per Waterloo Police Department policy, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation has been notified and is currently on scene conducting the investigation. All other information will be released by the DCI. Their contact is Lieutenant Robert Hansen. He can be reached at 515-281-6176. Captain Tim PillackWaterloo Police Investigastions319-291-4336 Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Wed, 15 May 2013 08:39:58 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1230&Itemid=187 The City of Waterloo is beginning the police testing process. See website http://www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com/ (http://www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com/) for minimum qualifications. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Submit cover letter and resume with social security and drivers license numbers to:City of WaterlooHuman Resources715 Mulberry StreetWaterloo, Iowa 50703 or email: employment@waterloo-ia.org (mailto:employment@waterloo-ia.org) Must be received by 5 PM on 06-10-2013. A.A./E.E.O. Wendy Drinovsky Press Release - Press Release Tue, 14 May 2013 19:55:49 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1229&Itemid=187 On May 7, 2013 at 11:17 PM the Waterloo Police Dept. responded to a single vehicle accident in the 600 block of Cottage Street. The vehicle struck a tree head on in front of 632 Cottage Street. A female driver was taken to Allen Memorail Hospital by Ambulance with serious, but non-life threatening injuries. There was no one else in the vehicle. Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver left an address in the 400 block of Columbia Street with a serious injury to her arm. She then drove her vehicle to the area of the 600 block of Cottage Street, where she drove through an alley, over some yards, hit a street sign and then ended by hitting the tree at 632 Cottage Street. The accident is still under investigation and no other information will be available at this time. Lieutenant Lisa Campbell, Watch 3 Commander. Lisa Campbell Press Release - Press Release Wed, 08 May 2013 09:15:54 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1228&Itemid=187 The National Police Research Platform (the Platform) is a long-term project designed to collect systematic data about individual police officers, supervisors, and organizations over time and to help document excellence in policing. Funded by the National Institute of Justice, the Platform is expected to advance scientific knowledge and lead to improvements in police organizations that will directly benefit law enforcement personnel and the communities they serve. Through rigorous and standardized data collection and timely feedback to agencies, the Platform promotes evidence-based learning within the policing field and contributes to the continued professionalization of law enforcement. The Waterloo Police Department has been selected to participate in a three-year study conducted by the Platform to promote organizational excellence in law enforcement. A total of 100 agencies have been selected for this study. They were chosen from nearly 18,000 agencies nationwide. This group of selected agencies will receive considerable national attention over next three years as the Platform is rolled out as a model of how police science can help to guide and improve police practices. The Platform study will examine two key components of organizational behavior; internal and external indicators. They will do this through agency records, as well as surveys of police employees and community members. The Platform indicated that by involvement in this study, the benefits to the City of Waterloo will be tangible. They also indicated they are confident that this initiative will place the Waterloo Police Department on the cutting edge of innovation in the law enforcement field. Daniel Trelka, Director of Safety Service Daniel Trelka Press Release - Press Release Tue, 07 May 2013 21:30:56 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1227&Itemid=187 On Monday, May 6, 2013 at approximately 1:47 PM, Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire Rescue were dispatched to the 3800 block of West Ridgeway Avenue on report of a helicopter crash. When officers arrived they found that the crash occurred on the north side of Ridgeway, in a field owned by John Deere and Company. The crash involved a small ultralight helicopter. The owner/operator, Ronald Harris, age 60, of Waverly was transported to Covenant Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified about the crash. The case remains under investigation. Captain Tim PillackWaterloo Police Investigation319-291-4336 Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Mon, 06 May 2013 20:26:17 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1226&Itemid=187 On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 2:26 PM, Waterloo Police were dispatched to Essex Drive and Idaho Street on report of an attempted child abduction. The victim, a nine-year-old girl, was walking home from Highland School, 812 Idaho Street, when a black van stopped her at the intersection of Essex Drive and Idaho Street. A white female passenger got out of the van and grabbed the girl by the collar of her coat. The girl got away and the female got back in the van and took off. The passenger was described as a white female, middle aged with grey hair, 5'9, medium build wearing a black shirt and black pants. The driver of the van was described as a black male, middle aged, with grey hair. The black van had no windows. Possible license plate on the van includes the numbers similar to "1050" The van was last seen driving south on Idaho Street towards Dubuque Road. Anyone with information about the van or suspects are asked to call the Waterloo Police Department at 319-291-2515. Captain Tim PillackWaterloo Police Investigations319-291-4336     Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Wed, 01 May 2013 20:38:05 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1219&Itemid=187 On Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at approximately 9:05 PM, Waterloo Police were dispatched to 422 Gable Street on report of a large fight and possible gunshots. Later, Waterloo Police were dispatched to 922 Columbia Street on report of a stabbing victim. Officer found that Christine Atkins, age 41, of 922 Columbia Street had been stabbed in the stomach during the fight on Gable Street. She was transported to Allen Hospital where she was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The incident remains under investigation. Captain Tim PillackWaterloo Police Investigations319-291-4336 Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Wed, 01 May 2013 11:44:08 +0100 http://www.waterloopolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1218&Itemid=187 On Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Greenwood Drug, 2104 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, will be hosting a Drug Disposal Day. Unwanted prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and illegal street drugs will be accepted with no questions asked to event participants. This in an ongoing effort between area service organizations, the business community and local law enforcement. Captain Tim PillackWaterloo Police Department319-291-4336 Tim Pillack Press Release - Press Release Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:58:55 +0100