The Britt Police Department ensures public safety through the dedication of four full-time officers. Members of the force maintain their law enforcement skills through regular training. The department also has a K-9 unit supporting its citizen safety efforts.
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DJ Martinez
Chief of Police dmartinez@brittiowapd.org
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Chief DJ Martinez has proudly served as Police Chief since June 2, 2025. He finds his role deeply rewarding, as each day presents new challenges and opportunities to serve the community. He values the ever-changing nature of law enforcement and the chance to make a positive impact every day. A lifelong resident of Kanawha for 35 years, DJ graduated from West Hancock High School in 2008. He later pursued his passion for public service by graduating from the Law Enforcement Academy in 2020. DJ is a dedicated family man. He and his wife are proud parents to eight children and one dog, and he also shares a close bond with his sister. Outside of work, he enjoys lifting weights with Sergeant Williams and running with his wife. He loves spending time outdoors, participating in family activities, and exploring new places to eat. In his free time, he enjoys following his favorite sports teams, including the Iowa Hawkeyes, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Cubs, and MMA/UFC. DJ remains committed to serving the community with integrity, dedication, and pride. |
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Jordan Williams SGT/ K9 Handler jwilliams@brittiowapd.org |
Jordan is a North Iowa native who joined the Britt Police Department in 2018. He graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in the spring of 2019. In 2022, he became the departments K-9 handler and went to handler school training with K-9 Axel.
He continues to train and work with Axel every shift and enjoys getting to work with his partner every day. In 2023, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant after filling in as Interim Chief of Police. He continues to serve the department in many different roles with being tasked as the Interim Chief of Police in two different terms, training new officers, updating the Police Departments equipment and more. He is dedicated to serving the residents of the City of Britt to the best of his ability every day and enjoys being a part of a smaller community. |
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Maddox Beminio
Officer mbeminio@brittiowapd.org |
Officer Maddox Scott Beminio has proudly served with the Britt, Iowa Police Department since July 18, 2025. He is passionate about his role in law enforcement and values the variety each day brings, embracing the opportunity to serve and protect his community. Maddox earned his degree in Criminal Justice from Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa, where he also grew up. Throughout his life, he has lived in several Iowa communities, including Indianola, Garner, and Belmond, shaping his strong connection to the state and its people. Outside of his duties, Maddox enjoys weightlifting and staying active through sports. His favorite sports are football and wrestling, reflecting his competitive spirit.
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Jacob Denney Officer jdenney@brittiowapd.org |
Jacob joined the Britt Police Department in the fall of 2024. He graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in the spring of 2025. In 2022, he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from Waldorf University while also being appointed Vice President of the Criminal Justice Student Department.
He is originally from the state of Washington and moved here during college to pursue his law enforcement career. Jacob enjoys researching the advancements of law enforcement involving technology, while also looking for ways to better serve the community and always improving his skills to do so. |
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Axel K-9 |
Axel was sworn in as K-9 for the Britt Police Department on August 2nd, 2022. He is certified through Dogs for Law Enforcement and specializes in narcotics and tracking. |