The Pleasant Hill Police Department employs a total of fifteen men and women. Fourteen are Iowa Law Enforcement Academy sworn officers and one is an office administrative assistant.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department is organized into three patrol shifts. The Pleasant Hill Police Department also has a Bike Patrol Unit and an ATV Patrol Unit for the city's bike trails and parks.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department is also equipped with a police boat and has two trained certified divers affiliated with the Central Iowa Dive Team. They are used for water recovery and work in cooperation with the Pleasant Hill Fire Department.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department has an Investigation Unit that handles follow-ups on criminal investigations and handles department's seizures, confiscated and found property.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department continues a very successful program of "Adopt-A-Cop". In this program, students in area schools build confidence in their relationships with police officers. They are encouraged to make positive choices on issues of safety, drug abuse, violence, gangs, weapons and peer pressure.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department works in conjunction with local area law enforcement agencies, such as the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, to implement programs that are geared to keep the highways and streets safe for the general public.
In 2003, the Pleasant Hill Police Department implemented a new program, the "Victim Support Officer" (VSO). This officer will provide assistance, information and compassion to violent crime victims and their families.
Through the "Neighborhood Watch" Program, the Pleasant Hill Police Department needs and solicits assistance of our citizens and their neighborhoods to help deter and combat criminal activity in our community.
Our community is one of the fastest growing cities in the metropolitan area. With this growth, the Pleasant Hill Police Department strives to provide the best possible service and protection for its citizens.
Crime Stoppers Program
The Pleasant Hill Police Department is a strong supporter of and actively participates in the Polk County Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is based on the principal that "someone other than the criminal has information that can solve a crime." Reporting that knowledge can earn a reward in cash. It also encourages citizens to fight crime whenever possible and make their community a safer place. more info
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES: (Posted
1/30/09)
New ordinance information regarding ATV's and Snowmoboles. Click here for more info.
"A child is a person who is going to carry on what you have started. He is going to sit where you are sitting and when you are gone, attend to those things which you think are important. You may adopt all the policies you please, but how they are carried out depends on him. He will assume control of your cities, states, and nations. He is going to move in and take over your churches, schools, universities, and corporations... the -fate of humanity is in his hands."
- Abraham Lincoln
INTRODUCTION
We would like to introduce you to the Pleasant Hill Police Department's BLUE STAR program and invite you to take an active part in developing a safe community for our children.
PURPOSE
The emphasis of the program is a bright BLUE STAR placed in a window or positioned on a house so as to be easily seen from the sidewalk or street. The BLUE STAR tells the youngster that they may go to this home for help in case of any emergency.
The core of the program is citizens of the community like you offering an open door to a child in distress. If he/she is a lost child, one who is hurt, in danger of abuse, molestation or frightened for any reason, (real or imagined) he/she may seek the safety of a BLUE STAR home.
The role of the BLUE STAR home is for its adult occupant to be available, watch for, and take necessary responsive action if a child in need of help should come to that home.
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This identified willingness through the BLUE STAR symbol provides our children with a safe environment should they ever encounter a dangerous or scary situation. It is necessary that we all remember that an actual valid emergency can confront a child on any street at any time and that the BLUE STAR home could be the closest and fastest aid available.
BLUE STAR HOMES
Ideally, there should be one BLUE STAR home on each side of the street in each block. If a BLUE STAR parent is not at home; the other one will be home in all probability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You as a parent are responsible for teaching your child many safety measures such as; the safest route to and from school, crossing the streets safely, and knowing where the BLUE STAR homes are located. The Pleasant Hill Police Department will supplement your safety instructions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
You can get an application by stopping in the Pleasant Hill Police Department, asking the secretary at your child's school, downloading from the internet Blue Star Application Document or by calling the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 265-1444 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Completed applications should be returned to the Pleasant Hill Police Department in person or by mail. Every BLUE STAR participant must have a current application on file with the Pleasant Hill Police Department and are required to renew the application every five (5) years.
All applicants will have a security check completed by the Pleasant Hill ¬Police Department. All successful applicants are assigned a BLUE STAR identification number. All new Participants will receive a BLUE STAR via the mail from the Pleasant Hill Police Department. The Pleasant Hill Police Department will retain all denied applications.
The BLUE STARS will closely monitored by the Pleasant Hill Police Department and the parent/teachers organizations to avoid the possession or display of unauthorized cards.
BLUE STAR EXPECTATIONS / INSTRUCTIONS
1. Your BLUE STAR card may be voluntarily returned by you at any time. The BLUE STAR card must be returned to the Pleasant Hill Police Department if you are moving, when you can no longer participate, or upon request of the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
2. The BLUE STAR card be visible to the street or walking path. Try to be home and able to render any needed help during the hours children are going to and coming from school.
3. Parents must understand they have NO official capacity. They are volunteers cooperating with the Pleasant Hill Police Department providing a safe environment for a child in need of assistance and relaying such information to the proper authorities.
4. Do not transport children in your own car. If a parent cannot be reached, call the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
5. Do not offer a child food or beverage.
6. Do not administer first aid in case of injury except to stop severe bleeding or to restore breathing. If any child who comes to your home is injured or needs medical attention, call 911.
7. If a child has been molested or frightened by someone, or if the child has witnessed or become a victim of a crime, call 911.
8. If a BLUE STAR appears in a questionable place, please notify the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
9. Notify the Pleasant Hill Police Department whenever you help a child in conjunction with this program.
10. If you have any questions regarding the BLUE STAR PROGRAM contact, the Pleasant Hill Police Department.
COMMUNITY REMINDER 11-14-08
The Police department has recently received complaints
from citizens within the community that residents are
parking their boats, campers, trailers and vehicles
in prohibited locations on their property.
City Ordinance 69.06 prohibits parking in various places
within the community.
Section 22 of this ordinance prohibits parking on private
residences and businesses, in the following way; the
front, side, or rear yard of any private residence
or business in any zoning district. This prohibition
does not include driveways or parking areas designated
within an approved building site plan. Additionally,
junk vehicles as defined in the Pleasant Hill Code
of Ordinances Chapter 50 are included.
Section 23 of this ordinance further states the parking
of all vehicles, including automobiles, vans, campers,
trucks, trailers, tractors, recreational vehicles,
boats, construction equipment, and any other mobile
vehicle equipped for street and highway travel shall
occur on asphalt or concrete only.
Essentially this ordinance requires persons that have
above mentioned vehicles to park them on a paved surface
on an approved site plan, otherwise they are in violation
of this ordinance and subject to being ticketed for
unlawful parking.
A parking violation in the City of Pleasant Hill carries
with it a fine of $15.00.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department will investigate
complaints of violations of the parking regulations
outlined by ordinance and take appropriate action as
needed.
If anyone has questions or concerns please do not hesitate
to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 515-265-1444.
The Pleasant Hill Police Department employs a total of fifteen men and women. Fourteen are Iowa Law Enforcement Academy sworn officers and one is an office administrative assistant. 
