Company Profile
BELMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Company Overview
The Belmond Police Department is a 5 person Department with 24 hour 7 days a week coverage. The Department is responsible for all law enforcement inside the City of Belmond. The Department has a toll free number to call for non emergences. We strongly recommend the public use the number to contact the officers: 1-877-442-3357 (Toll Free). FOR EMERGENCES CALL 911
The Belmond Police Department’s first and foremost responsibility is the safety and welfare of the citizens of Belmond and to do so we have the task of enforcing all state and local laws.
The officers of the Belmond Police Department handle around 1000 calls for service a year along with patrolling the community, assisting motorists, responding to medical calls and fire calls, assisting other agencies, and working with the public.
The Belmond Police Department works closely and has a good working relationship with the Belmond Klemme Schools. Officers routinely attend school sponsored activities and go in to the classrooms to talk to the students on a wide range of topics.
The officers of the Belmond Police Department are active in the community that we call home. The Department helps with community events throughout the year: The 4th of July Celebration, the Firecracker Classic, Kiddie parade, Parade of Lights, Dog Days Triathlon, and Thanks with Franks to name some of the fun family activities the department is involved in.
As Chief of the Belmond Police Department I welcome input from the public; we have an open door policy at the department. Please feel free to call, email or write me with any concerns or comments you the citizens of our community may have.
Chief Rick McDaniel
Phone 877-442-3357 toll free
Email [email protected]
Belmond Police Department
112 2nd Ave. NE
Belmond IA, 50421
Company History
The City of Belmond
Pride is not just a word in Belmond; it is what makes things happen. These "things" that happen aren't just the common everyday kind of things either. The things that happen in Belmond are planned so that they become good things. When you see what good things happen then you understand the Belmond Pride.
Belmond Pride is exhibited by the volunteers that plan the year-round festivals and celebrations of the American spirit. All of these events draw alumni, family and friends from miles around. The Spring Home and Garden Show sets the stage for the 4th of July that plows the way for the Antique Power Show in preparation for the Fall Festival that provides the color for the Christmas Parade of Lights leaving the Christmas Show to wrap up the year.
County: Wright
Location: 42°51'N 93°37'W
Land area: 1.92 square miles
Average summer temperature: 70.7°F
Average winter temperature: 18.2°F
Average annual rainfall: 31.4 inches
Average annual snowfall: 37.8 inches
Belmond Pride is seen in the beautiful structures and well kept streets of the city. The City Hall, Fire Station, Medical Center and Library have all been built or renovated within the last five years. The street reconstruction program is addressing the condition of the streets.
Streets: 95 % paved
Police Department: 24-hour coverage with 5 Officers
Fire Department: 30 volunteer fire fighters
Fire Insurance Class: 5
Water system: Licensed as a class 3 facility
Wastewater treatment: Licensed as a class 3 facility
Public Library: 19,331 volumes with 114 magazine & newspaper subscriptions and 1,763 audio/films/software collections
Airport: Helicopter pad & 3,245' turf runway
Zoning & Subdivision: Ordinances in effect
Assessed Valuation: $56,886,412
City Tax rate per $1000: $15.20 ($38.52 all levies)
Bonded Indebtedness: $3,524,170
Bonding Capacity: $4,709,510
Belmond Pride is passed down to future generations by providing a rich heritage of friendliness and caring along with a strong work ethic.
Population: 2560
Average Income: $32,841
Population with College Experience: 44.8%
Belmond Pride is demonstrated through the school system, which is recognized throughout Iowa as providing advanced technology, innovative teaching and academic excellence with BKCSD students at all levels scoring well above the state and national averages in reading, language arts and math.
Belmond Pride is revealed by the eleven active faith based organizations in the community Belmond Pride is discovered through the Mayor and City Council consistently strive to provide a stable economy in a friendly atmosphere with reasonable utilities, solid infrastructure and high quality service.
Eaton Corporation Engine valve manufacturing-524 employees
Farm & Home Publishing Plat book publishing-125 employees
Printing Services, Inc Publication and printing-95 employees
Sparboe Iowa Corp Egg production-66 employees
North Iowa Woods Wood fabrication-25 employees
National By-Products Animal products-20 employees
Syngenta Seed Co Seed processing-19 employees
Howard Enterprises/Heartland Clutch Engine parts & clutches-10 employees
Lee Limited Machining-8 employees
Max Yield Co-Op Grain handling-7 employees
Belmond Pride is present in the housing opportunities available to fit an array of budgets, lifestyles, needs and preferences for rural versus town; secluded and wooded areas versus a home on the golf course; traditional apartment living versus rental homes; independent living versus senior apartments or care center. The list goes on and on, but one thing is sure the pride of Belmond residents is apparent in the care they take in their homes. Belmond's housing stock is in excellent condition.
Housing Stock: 1193 units
Detached houses: 920 units
Owner Occupied: 74 %
Rental Units Available: 305
Age of Housing Stock: 653 are 1960 or newer
Median Value of Housing: $62,800
Median Rent: $302
Belmond has much to offer including the pride of a community that ensures a feeling of security. When all of the facts are gathered together - excellent education, comprehensive human services, convenient retail shopping, varied housing, and unique cultural and year-round recreational opportunities - you come to only one conclusion: Belmond Pride is a Community Legacy.
At Belmond-Klemme, the Iowa Teaching Standards are the focal point of professional development activities. It is the goal of the BKCSD to assure that all students have the benefit of teachers possessing mastery in all areas of the Iowa Teaching Standards. This means that time, training and support are an important part of professional life at BKCSD.
The primary indicator regarding the State of the School involves student achievement. BKCSD students at all levels are scoring well above the state and national average in reading, language arts and math. While the progress of our students in science has been slightly slower, BKCSD students still score above the state and national averages.
Belmond is surrounded with a wealth of higher education opportunities. For Community College and Trade/Technical Schools we have North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City just 30 miles away; Iowa Central Community College in Ellsworth just 38 miles away; and, Hamilton College also located 30 miles away in Mason City.
Four year colleges and universities include: Iowa State University (ISU) at Ames, Iowa which is about 60 miles away; University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in Cedar Falls, Iowa about 85 miles away; and, Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa about 30 miles away.
We also have three ICN rooms in Belmond: Talbot Belmond Public Library, Belmond-Klemme Jr/Sr High School and Belmond Medical Center. The Library and Schools do host ICN conducted classes from various colleges and universities throughout the year.
This information is from the City of Belmond web page
http://www.belmondiowa.com
Wright County Iowa Web page
http://www.wrightcounty.org
Benefits
Not Required to live inside city limits (20min recall time)
80 hr. 14 day pay period with 1 1/2 pay starting after 86hr.
Vacation, Sick, and holiday time banks.
Retirement Plan with Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
Over the next 3 years there will be a 7% increase in wages.
July 1st 2014 2.5%
July 1st 2015 2.25%
July1st 2016 2.25%
Five year wage scale and yearly cost of living increase.
ILEA Certified Officer with ILEA approved 2 year or grater degree higher pay scale.
Department pervades all training and uniforms including ballistic vest, duty weapon, and TASER.
If residents is inside city no need to drive personal car to and from work.
Vacation
After 1 year 5days
After 2 years 10days
After 8 years 15days
After 15 years 20days
6 Holidays and 2 Floating for 8 in all
Sick Leave is accrued at the rate of 7 work days per year with a max of 90 days