The Britt Police Department ensures public safety through the dedication of five full-time and four part-time officers, including a firearms instructor. Members of the force – many with military backgrounds – maintain their law enforcement skills through regular training. The department employs a philosophy of community service, evidenced by the involvement of several staff on the city’s volunteer ambulance service and other local organizations. The department also has a K-9 unit supporting its citizen safety efforts.
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Tyler Harmon Police Chief |
Tyler grew up in Forest City, Iowa. He graduated from Hawkeye Community College and got into law enforcement with the City of Britt. Harmon was a K-9 Police Offcer for the City of Britt from 2014 to 2020. He was hired back with the City of Britt in September of 2023 as the Chief of Police. He enjoys spending time with his wife Hannah and two children. |
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Jordan Williams Interim Police Chief/ K9 Handler 641.843.3822 jwilliams@brittiowapd.org |
Jordan grew up in Rockford, Iowa. He graduated from Rockford Senior High in 2012 and continued his education at Hawkeye Community College where he graduated with a degree in Police Science in 2014. After graduation, he moved to Waukee, IA and worked as a watch commander for a private security department in Des Moines, IA. Also, while in Des Moines, he worked grandstand security at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. He joined the Britt Police Department in November of 2018. |
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Ben Mehmen Patrolman 641.843.3822 bmehmen@brittiowapd.org |
Ben joined the Britt Police Department in April of 2021. |
Picture Coming Soon | Braden Hilary Patrolman |
Braden joined the Britt Police Department in August of 2023 |
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Axel K-9 |
Axel was officially sworn in on August 2nd, 2022. He is certified through Dogs for Law Enforcement and specializes in narcotics and tracking.
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