Office of Professional Standards
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Citizens have the right to expect the Sheriff's Office to
provide law enforcement services that are fair, effective and
impartially applied. The Sheriff seeks to maintain the integrity of
the Office, and its employees.
Employees are held to high standards in official conduct, and
are expected to respect the rights of all citizens. Employees have
the right to be protected against false charges of misconduct or
wrongdoing.
The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for
reviewing employee involved critical incidents, and investigating
complaints of misconduct. All complaints of misconduct are
thoroughly investigated.
How to make a complaint:
Fill out a complaint form.
Complaint forms are also available at:
Sheriff's Field Headquarters
6023 NE 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
Polk County Jail
1985 NE 51st Place
Des Moines, IA 50313
Office of Professional Standards
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313-5703
Completed forms may be mailed to:
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Office of Professional Standards
2309 Euclid Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310-5703
Questions?
Office of Professional Standards staff can be reached at
515-323-5456 or
ProfessionalStandards@polkcountyiowa.gov