**SCAM ALERT**
Recently, we've learned of a scam that threatens our community member with arrest. The scammer will call and pose as a PCSO (or other law enforcement) official and tell the victim they have a warrant for missing court. The scammer will often use technology to make their phone number appear as a local number, at times even using our phone numbers as their caller ID.
The scammer will inform the victim that they have missed court and will be subjected to arrest. They offer the victim a chance to pay a fine in order to cancel the warrant. The scammer may share a copy of a false warrant via email or text message. (While these documents may look official, they are fictitious) The scammer will direct the victim to bring cash to a "government kiosk" for payment. This will often lead victims to a Bitcoin (or other cryptocurrency) ATM, where they will deposit their cash for the scammer to withdraw. At this point it becomes very difficult, even impossible, to get that money back. It is very important to understand that these calls are an attempt to steal money from victims. WHEN IN DOUBT, JUST HANG UP!
REMEMBER: law enforcement agencies will NEVER request payment over the phone to avoid arrest, cancel a warrant, or make threats if action is not taken. We will also never request payment in the form of gift cards, prepaid cards, or cryptocurrency.
If you receive a call making this type of request, simply refuse and hang up. (No report is necessary) If you fall victim to these types of scams, or have already, please call your local law enforcement agency to file a police report.
With scam attempts on the rise, Sheriff Kevin J. Schneider and Chief Judge Michael D. Huppert join together to bring you this important Public Service Announcement.
REMEMBER: Law enforcement agencies will NEVER request payment over the phone to avoid arrest, cancel a warrant, or make threats if action is not taken. We will also NEVER request payment in the form of gift cards, prepaid cards, or cryptocurrency.
2024 Toys For Tots Toy Drive
We are just over a week away from our first-ever Toys For Tots Toy Drive. Meet our current and former Marines and see why Toys For Tots is important to them. To see the full video, check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrRrSibs9QA
On Tuesday, December 17th, you can bring your new and unwrapped toys to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters. We will have Deputies and Staff from our agency outside for collection from 7AM – 7PM. Please help us support our communities!
Earlier this week, we held our annual Shop with a Cop event, in partnership with the schools districts we serve. Shop with a Cop is an event where we get the chance to help students in need by assisting them in selecting gifts for themselves and their families. Thank you to everyone who helped out this year!
We would also like to thank our sponsors that joined us this year! A special thank you goes to:
Academy Roofing & Sheet Metal of the Midwest
Fleet Farm Ankeny - Our Host
Karl Emergency Vehicles
JMT Trucking & Rasmussen Group
CDM Rentals
1st Interiors Inc
It's been a long summer break for our SROs. They are ready for the first day of school!
We would like to thank the members of our community that came out to celebrate National Night Out with us. We had a wonderful time and look forward to next year!
We would like to send a special thank you to our community partners that joined us! Thank you for helping to make our event better.
Fareway Stores
Polk County Conservation
Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
Polk County Emergency Management Agency, Iowa
Polk County Medical Examiner’s Office
Polk County Veteran Affairs
Polk County IA Treasurer
Polk County Iowa
Ted's Body Shop, Inc
Special Olympics Iowa
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
B&B Theatres
SimpleSteps Recovery - Des Moines
Blank Children's Hospital
Capitol City Church
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, Saylorville Lake
Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Karl Emergency Vehicles
MercyOne Des Moines
Safe Kids Greater Des Moines
Saydel Eagles Athletic Booster Club
Bondurant Emergency Services
City of Ankeny - Government
Saylor Township Fire Department
Delaware Township Fire Department
City of Elkhart- Fire Department
West Des Moines Police Department
Mitchellville Police Department
Johnston Police Department-Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Patriot Guard Riders of Iowa
MacKenzie Highlanders' Pipes and Drums
ZA GA ZIG Shrine
PSA: #ShareTheRoad
The spring and summer brings an increased amount of farm equipment on the road. Please remember to #ShareTheRoad.
If you have an emergency, dial 911. This FB page is merely a tool for PCSO to disseminate info.
