Windsor Heights Police Reports

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The Windsor Heights Police Department is a full service Police Department that recognizes its most valuable assets are a close relationship with the community and the members of the Department. To that end, the Department encourages personal and professional growth for all members and fostering a true community philosophy. It is staffed by the best equipped, trained and dedicated professional staff in the business.

As a small Department in the Metro area, we take great pride in providing high quality service in the most cost effective manner possible. Our staff receive all the specialized training and technological tools, including mobile data computers, in-car video cameras and other equipment, to best serve the citizens of Windsor Heights

The Windsor Heights Police Department constantly strives for higher levels of excellence ensuring that their responsibilities are met and that the community's needs are satisfied. Responsive to the needs of the community, the police meet their responsibilities with honesty and sincerity for the good of the public.

Windsor Heights Police Staffing

The Windsor Heights Police Department is headed by the Chief of Police and staffed by 13 sworn officers. Officers either work the Uniform Patrol Division or in the Investigative Section. The Department also employs 4 civilian personnel; a Public Safety Specialist, Crossing Guard and two on-call Matrons. Dispatching services are provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Bike Patrol

The Windsor Heights Police Department bike patrol was introduced in 1999, and has been found to be an excellent tool for both community policing and criminal enforcement. The Department uses bikes to patrol the recreation trails throughout the City, conduct traffic enforcement, general neighborhood patrol and special events.

Mission Of The Windsor Heights Police Department

The men and women of the Windsor Heights Police Department, in partnership with the community, are committed to providing quality, professional police services to our citizens and visitors through the preservation of peace, order, safety, problem resolution, and education.

These services will be delivered in a fair and equitable manner treating all with respect, reflecting the values of the community.

Statement of Values

The department recognizes that its most valuable asset leading to the completion of the mission are the members of the department, and encourages their personal and professional growth.

The department believes that crime and related disorders are social ills which we, as police personnel, are incapable of conquering alone. Our responsibility is to provide service, leadership, guidance, and protection to our citizens who, in a partnership with us, strive to enhance the quality of life here by making Windsor Heights a safer, more pleasant place to live and visit.

Police Chief Gary Walters Serving Since 2003 gwalters@windsorheights.org