Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office - Iowa

06/13/2026

Attention all units: The fire department has officially entered standby mode! 🤫🚓

Status update: Recliners are fully reclined. 🛏️💤

Audio check: Heavy snoring detected on all channels. 📢😴

Safety protocol: Nightlights are on; blankies are secured. 🔦🛌

Patrol orders: Drive quietly past the station so they do not wake up cranky. 🤫🤫

Rest easy, fire crew. We will take it from here! 💪🚒👮‍♂️

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06/09/2026

Summer is here and we are seeing more golf carts, motorized scooters, ATVs, UTVs, and other low-speed vehicles being used throughout our communities. While these vehicles can be a fun and convenient way to get around, safety should always come first.
Please keep the following safety tips in mind:

✅ Ensure operators are of appropriate age and experience.
✅ Follow all applicable traffic laws and local ordinances.
✅ Obey posted speed limits and traffic control devices.
✅ Yield to pedestrians and use extra caution around children.
✅ Never operate recklessly or allow passengers to ride in unsafe positions.
✅ Make sure required safety equipment, lighting, flags, and markings are properly displayed.
✅ Wear helmets and other protective equipment when appropriate.
✅ Parents and guardians should actively supervise young riders.

Our goal is education and prevention. We encourage everyone to take a few moments to review the laws and safety requirements that apply to the vehicles they operate. By working together, we can help ensure our streets, sidewalks, and neighborhoods remain safe for everyone.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause across the great State of Iowa to remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our communities.

From the rolling hills and small towns to the cities and county roads that connect us all, freedom has never been free. Today we honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives protecting our country.

Their sacrifice is woven into the fabric of our nation and the heart of every community they served. We will never forget those who answered the call, stood the line, and gave everything for others.

As families gather this weekend under the red, white, and blue, may we all take a moment to reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifice that make this country strong.

To our fallen heroes.. your watch has ended, but your legacy lives on forever. 🇺🇸💙

05/12/2026

Along with other deputies from the State of Iowa, three of our Honor Guard members are representing the Iowa State Sheriff’s and Deputies Association Honor Guard during Police Week activities in Washington D.C. this week!

Our amazing Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association honor guard was up bright and early and will work long into the evening greeting and escorting survivors attending police week as they get off their airplanes at Ronald Reagan International Airport.

05/10/2026

Peace Officer Memorial Week is a time for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women in law enforcement who gave their lives in service to others.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy issued the first proclamation for Peace Officer Memorial Day and National Police Week to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize their courage, service, and sacrifice. Each year, agencies across the nation pause during this week to remember our fallen comrades, with the official Peace Officer Memorial Day observed on May 15th.

Here in Pottawattamie County, we proudly remember our five Deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our community:

• Deputy Clarence Woolman
End of Watch: March 25, 1911

• Special Deputy Claude Dail
End of Watch: August 25, 1932

• Deputy Robert McKinley
End of Watch: March 13, 1947

• Chief Deputy Duane Herman Otto
End of Watch: October 8, 1981

• Deputy Mark Burbridge
End of Watch: May 1, 2017

These Deputies were more than badges and uniforms. They were fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, friends, and neighbors. They answered the call to serve knowing the risks, yet continued to stand between danger and the communities they loved.

While time moves forward, their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Their names remain etched not only on memorial walls, but in the hearts of those who continue the watch today.

During Peace Officer Memorial Week, we honor their legacy, remember their families, and give thanks to all law enforcement officers who continue to serve with courage, integrity, and selflessness every day.

May we never forget the fallen, and may we always support those who still wear the badge.

05/09/2026

Good luck to everyone taking the test today to become a Pottawattamie County Deputy.

Wishing each of you confidence, focus, and success as you take on the challenge.

Your future badge starts with today! ⭐

05/08/2026

Last week, the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office took part in the Council Bluffs Rotary Clubs' City-Wide 5th Grade Career Fair at Iowa Western. Digital Forensics Examiner and Special Deputy Anthony Kava gave students a glimpse into what careers in cybersecurity and digital forensics have to offer.

Thanks to Rotary Club of Council Bluffs Centennial, Rotary Club of Council Bluffs: Noon Club, and Council Bluffs Community School District for organizing this wonderful event.

(Photo Courtesy of CBCSD)