Drug Task Force
The city/county drug task force was assembled in 1988. The task force is a combined effort between the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office and the Le Mars Police Department. Members of the task force routinely assist and cooperate with several area jurisdictions and other task forces.
Mission
The mission of the task force is to focus primarily on identifying and investigating drug dealers and narcotics violations. The task force has made a significant impact on the area illicit drug market. The task force will continue to make an impact in the future as well.
Training & Work Time
Members of the task force continually receive specialized training and equipment to enhance these investigations. Of the hours spent on task force investigations, 99% are away from the officers' normal hours.
Help From the Public
A lot of successful investigations result from tips received from the public.
National Night Out
National Night Out involves over 9,400 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. It is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Le Mars Police Department.
Purpose
National Night Out is designed to:
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
National Night Out is the nation's largest annual crime prevention event. It is an extraordinary way to build neighborhood unity and strengthen police community partnerships.
Block Party
The Le Mars Police Department would like to invite residents to host a block party in their neighborhood each year. These block parties are an excellent opportunity for residents of the neighborhood to meet and get to know each other.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E)
For more information, visit our
D.A.R.E. page.
More Services & Programs
For a list of services and programs, please visit our
About the Department page.