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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Mark Anderson Police Chief 641.843.3822 manderson@brittiowapd.org |
Mark grew up in Kanawha, went to West Hancock and graduated in 2004. He joined the military and served as Military Police in the Army where he served in Washington DC as a Military Police Officer and security to state and foreign diplomats. Once Mark left the military he lived in Maryland until 2014 when he moved back home and joined the Clear Lake Fire Department serving as a volunteer firefighter and Part-Time EMS. Mark joined the Britt Police Department in September of 2017. |
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Lara Cram Sergeant 641.843.3822 lcram@brittiowapd.org |
Lara is from Mason City, Iowa. She graduated from Mason City High School and continued to NIACC with a degree in Law Enforcement. She graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in 2013. |
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Jordan Williams K-9 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 |
Bio Coming Soon. |
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Christopher Reis Patrolman 641.843.3822 creis@brittiowapd.org |
Bio Coming Soon. |
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Axel K-9
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Axel was officially sworn in on August 2nd, 2022. He is certified through Dogs for Law Enforcement and specializes in narcotics and tracking. |