What is the location of the Albia Police Department? - The Albia Police Department
is located in the Monroe County Law Enforcement Center at 103 2nd Ave. W. Albia, Iowa. 52531. We are open 24 hours a
day, everyday.
Can you tell me the condition of the roads? - The Iowa State
Patrol offers a road report "hot line" at 1-800-288-1047 or 511 on your cell phone or www.iowaroadconditions.com.
This service is updated as often as possible during periods of bad weather.
Does the City of Albia
have a severe weather outdoor warning system? - Yes, The emergency outdoor warning system is activated
whenever the National Weather Service issuse a tornado warning for Monroe County. Additionally, actual sightings of tornadoes
by Law Enforcement or other reliable sources are grounds for activating the warning system. Two important notes: The system
is routinely tested each week on Saturday at noon, weather permitting, and we do not issue an "all clear" siren.
For additional information, please refer to local radio and television stations. Please do not call the Police Department
during severe weather situations unless you have an actual emergency.
I recieved an obscene/harassing
phone call. What should I do? - If you recieve repeated prank phone calls, phone harassment or other
calls that might require follow-up with specialized phone equipment, contact your local phone company directly.
How
can I obtain a copy of an incident or accident report? - The Police Department Administrative Secretary
will provide copies of reports for insurance companies, etc. for a nominal fee. The office is located at the Monroe County
Law Center, 103 2nd Ave W. and administrative services are available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Monday through Friday.
Where is the Courtroom? - Magistrate Court is located on the first floor
of the Monroe County Courthouse on the square in Albia. Please check in with the Clerk of Court if you are scheduled to appear.
How can I obtain a restraining order against someone? - There are several
ways to obtain a restraining order against someone. You may want to consult with a private attorney and have them represent
you. In cases of Domestic Abuse, a victim can go directly to the Clerk of Court and get assistance with the paperwork.
Where
can I pay a traffic ticket? - Traffic tickets are handled through the Clerk of Court Office. If
you simply want to pay the ticket, and an appearance is not required, then you can either mail or bring the appropriate
copy of the ticket, plus the fine, to the Office of the Clerk of Court, Monroe County Courthouse, 10 Benton Ave. East. Albia,
Iowa 52531.
How do I contact the Animal Control Officer? - All questions
concerning animal control, both domestic and native animals should be directed to the Emergency Communications Center
at (641) 932-7815 and they will make contact with Animal Control and relay your problem to them for action.
I
want to know if someone is in jail. - Persons taken into custody by the Albia Police Department are
transported to the Monroe County Law Enforcement Center in Albia. If the person is an adult, and we have them in custody,
we will tell you that information over the phone. We cannot discuss the details of criminal cases over the telephone,
or in person, unless it is with the arrested person's legal counsel. We cannot discuss cases involving juveniles with anyone
except their legal guardian or legal counsel.
I want to report a missing person. What information do I need? - Technically, a missing person is defined as any individual, of any age,
who is missing and is under any proven physical or mental disability, or who is missing under circumstances indicating the
disappearance is not voluntary, or after a catastrophe. In the case of minor children: abducted by a non-custodial parent,
or lost. Generally, in order to report a missing person, you must appear in person at the police station, complete a detailed
description of the missing person, and indicate why you believe the person should be considered missing in the context of
the above definition.
I want to issue a complaint against an officer. What do I need
to do? - Contact the Chief of Police at (641) 932-7815 or jandrews6811@iowatelecom.net to inform him of the occurence. He will assign an Internal Affairs Investigator to investigate the
incident.
I would like to have an Officer talk to my neighbors and me or my civic group about crime
prevention. Is that possible? - The Police Department has Officers available to make presentations on
a variety of topics to groups. Tours of the Police Department may also be arranged. Call the Chief's Office at (641) 932-7815
to arrange for a speaker or tour.
If you have any questions or comments that haven't been covered
in FAQ's please let us know. E-mail us at albiapd@iowatelecom.net.
