Do not be a bystander!

If it’s an emergency call 9-1-1
Someone is hurt or in danger
Suspicious person or activity
A crime is in progress
You see smoke or fire

For non-emergencies call:
FDPD at 515-573-2323
FDPD Online Reporting System
Webster County Sheriff Department at 515-573-1410

No current threat of bodily injury
No present threat to life
To report a crime where the offender is gone
No present threat of property damage

To remain anonymous call:
Crime Stoppers 1-515-573-1444
Text: “LEC” to 274637
Crime Stoppers Online Reporting System

What does suspicious behavior in your neighborhood look like?
Take note if you see anyone exhibiting the following behaviors:

• wandering neighborhoods – attempting to open doors
• looking nervous – watching over their shoulders
• lingering in odd areas of the neighborhood (behind bushes, between houses, in sheltered areas)
• people in utility clothing but no utility vehicle in sight
• carrying property at unusual hours especially if they seem to be hiding it
• using binoculars or taking photographs of the area or homes
• vehicle driving very slowly or aimlessly
• abruptly changing behavior when seen
• dressing inappropriately for the weather (big coats in the summer)
• sitting in a vehicle for extended periods of time-conducting transactions in a vehicle
• leaving packages/bags/items behind in an area
• unusual mental or physical symptoms
• unusual noises – screaming, yelling, gunshots, breaking glass
• individuals in a heated argument – yelling/cursing at each other

What to do when you see something:

• Stay a safe distance away
• Take note of the person’s appearance (sex, height, physical appearance, clothing, etc.)
• Get the vehicle description (make, model, color, license plate number)
• Take photos if possible
• Write down your observations with the time if possible

Call 911 if:

• the event could be a crime in progress
• the event is a physical altercation or is an escalating verbal altercation

Call the non-emergency numbers if:

• the activity is suspicious but not an active crime
• there is no threat of harm to someone or property