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.

  8 2nd St SE, Britt, IA 50423

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.
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.
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
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.