About our Department

The Waukon Police Department is comprised of seven full-time police officers, one part-time police officer, and an administrative assistant. All police officers of the Waukon Police Department are certified officers through the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. We are dedicated to serving the members of the community through a proactive approach.

We conduct ourselves with the highest ethical standards to provide exceptional service to all citizens and visitors of Waukon.

The Waukon Police Department is located at 104 1st Street NW in a newly remodeled building, which was completed in February of 2021. The focus of the remodel, along with overall improved appearance and professionalism, was to increase efficiency and safety for all of our employees. Our officers are provided with their own workspace in the building so that they can efficiently complete tasks and return to their patrol duties.

Our office hours are 7 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. However, the public can reach an officer from our department 24 hours per day, 365 days per year with questions, concerns, or any other matters.

The Waukon Police Department has a fleet of four patrol vehicles with up-to-date equipment.

 

The Waukon Police Department works diligently to provide top-notch services while trying to save taxpayer money. The department has been awarded the following grants and funding:

2026

  • FEMA/ Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management
    • Storm Siren Replacement Grant
      • Funding up to $99,581.74.
  • USDA
    • New patrol vehicle with equipment
      • Funding up to 35% of total costs.
  • USDOJ
    • Bullet proof vests (4)
      • Funding up to 50% of total costs.
  • Allamakee County Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) through Opioid settlement
    • Funding towards D.A.R.E. supplies
      • $

2025

  • National Child Safety Council through local donors
    • Safety Pup Costume
  • Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau (sTEP)
    • overtime reimbursement & moving radar
      • $4,500.00

2024

  • USDOJ
    • Bullet proof vests (4)
      • Funding up to 50% ($2,471.06)
  • Arlin Falck Foundation
    • Camera/ LPR for school crossing safety
      • $3,750.00

2021

  • USDA
    • New patrol vehicle with equipment (two vehicles)
      • $34,900.00
  • Allamakee County Community Foundation
    • Crosswalk flashing beacons at school crossing (9th St NW & 3rd Ave NW)
      • $11,778.12.
  • Iowa Department of Public Health/ Leona M & Harry B Helmsley Charitable Trust
    • AEDs (4)
      • Tangible donation 100% covered

2020

  • Arlin Falck Foundation
    • Defensive tactics training equipment
      • $3,144.00