Police Area Representative Unit

The Council Bluffs Police Department's Police Area Representative Unit has been in existence since September 14, 1998. This unit consists of pro-active, aggressive and dedicated members of the Council Bluffs Police Department. Our mission is to develop partnerships, solve problems, and improving the quality of life for our citizens, which enhances and promotes the Department's overall goals.

P.A.R. Officers and Areas

Sergeant Patrick Norris
P.A.R. Sergeant
 Phone (712) 329-1856
Officer Dan Kelley
Area 1
 Phone (712) 329-1858
Officer Robert Jepsen
Area 2
 Phone (712) 329-1859
Officer Terry L. Cozad
Area 3
Phone (712) 328-4983
No officer at this time
Area 4 -
 Phone (712) 329-1856

This task is accomplished by innovative, creative and sometimes unusual law enforcement techniques. We are securing both private and public partners to assist in long term problem solving. Our successes range from ridding a neighborhood of unsightly solid waste to shutting down methamphetamine laboratories.

The approach is based on the well-known S.A.R.A. problem-solving model. This is common sense approach to police work. We identify problems and analyze the underlying cause of the problem. We then plan a response to the problem, which might include several agencies both private and public. Our response is geared to solve the problem long term. This unit will also revisit the problem to make sure the problem is truly solved.

This pro-active approach to law enforcement and securing partnerships to assist in solving problems long term has been successful in providing the citizens of Council Bluffs, Iowa, with a better sense of security. They have also come to know and trust their officers. This added benefit has increased crime prevention awareness and cooperation with the community we serve.

Our goals are: identify and solve problems that affect the quality of life for all members of the community; create a climate of close cooperation between police and the members of this community; provide a system of communication that is effective and available to the citizens; and, finally, increase police service efficiency.

If you have any questions about the PAR unit you may call the PAR officer at the number listed above or call Sgt. Pat Norris at 712-329-1856, or Capt. R. O'Donnell at 712-328-4707. The Council Bluffs Police Department is excited about this program and hope that it receives the support of the community.

Mark G. Alba
COMMUNITY RESOURCE OFFICER
Phone (712) 329-1825
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