Oskaloosa Police Department

Received this in the mail yesterday...I cannot wait to have this presented to our city at Council in August! A lot of investment went into this award!

???????? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????????? The Oskaloosa Police Department announces today that it has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. The Lexipol Connect program tracks the Oskaloosa Police Department’s performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management. The Oskaloosa Police Department achieved Gold, the highest level of recognition offered, for consistent and effective policy dissemination to personnel, timely policy updates as laws change, and officer training on policies. The Oskaloosa Police Department’s excellence in policy and policy training enhances community safety by ensuring consistent, effective response based on state and federal law and nationally recognized best practices. ###

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - CITY OF OSKALOOSA - PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY Per Iowa Code, all cities are required to hold a public hearing for proposed maximum tax levies and post notice to the public. The Oskaloosa City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 City property tax levy on March 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm in the Oskaloosa City Hall Council Chambers, 220 South Market Street, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of the proposed tax levy. After the hearing of the proposed tax levy, the City Council will publish a notice and hold a hearing on the proposed city budget. https://lnkd.in/dj2BB9kv View the Fiscal Year 2024 notice for the city of Oskaloosa in full at https://lnkd.in/dz6A83c5...

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???????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? During the month of January, the Oskaloosa Police Department engaged in the following activities: ????♀? Total Calls for Service - 1027 ?? 911 Responses - 104 ?? Traffic Citations - 57 Traffic Warnings - 46 Reportable Traffic Crashes - 16 Arrests - 34 ?? Criminal Charges - 65 Juvenile Referrals - 9

Congratulations to Officers Holmberg and Fortney for being sworn in as new Officers for the Oskaloosa Police Department. Officer Holmberg is a native of Oskaloosa and a graduate of Oskaloosa High School. He was actively involved in sports from a young age, starting with wrestling and then transitioning to football, basketball, and tennis. Holmberg's senior year of varsity football was particularly successful, as he was named the Most Valuable Player and received numerous other awards. After high school, Holmberg pursued a Criminal Justice degree at Indian Hills Community College, where he was able to attend for free on local scholarships. He graduated in the spring of 2023 and began his search for employment in law enforcement. His ultimate goal has been to serve his hometown community. When he is not working, Holmberg enjoys spending time with his loved ones, playing sports, fishing, and watching racing. He is thrilled to begin his career at the Oskaloosa Police Department and to serve and protect his community. Officer Richard Fortney was born in Iowa City and raised in Eldon. He graduated from Cardinal High School in 2008 and then attended the University of Northern Iowa as a Presidential Scholar. While at UNI, Fortney developed his passion for music and physical fitness, even qualifying as a walk-on for the NCAA Division 1 Track and Field Team in his senior year. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in criminology with honors in 2011, Fortney began his career in law enforcement with the Oskaloosa Police Department. He took a brief hiatus from the department to explore other career paths before returning to law enforcement as Police Chief for the City of Richland. During his tenure as Police Chief, he revived a department that had been dissolved for several years. Fortney also attended night classes at Indian Hills Community College to become an Emergency Medical Technician. Looking for more opportunities, Fortney transferred to the City of Sigourney as an officer and EMT/Firefighter for five years before the Department was dissolved. After that, he continued working as an EMT with Mahaska Health Partnership before joining the Williamsburg Police Department. Fortney is a Combat Medic with the Iowa Army National Guard, serving as a Sergeant and Squad leader at Camp Dodge. His hobbies include playing music, reading, and spending time with his family. Officer Fortney is honored and excited to return to where it all began, bringing over a decade of law enforcement, military training, and experience to serve the Oskaloosa community.

Hey Osky, We have promised all year to keep you updated on various crash ???? data??. ??Here are the final year-end numbers!?? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ????.??% ???? ???????? from the 9-yr average from 2014-2022 ?? ?? ?????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ????.??% ???? ???????? from the 9-yr average from 2014-2022 ?? ??-?? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ????.??% ???? ???????? from the 9-yr average from 2014-2022 ?? We are so grateful to the residents and visitors of the City of Oskaloosa for helping us keep the roadways safer. That means fewer crashes, fewer injuries, and fewer cars damaged. ??That's better for everyone!??