Spencer Iowa Police Department
Located at 712 Grand Ave Spencer Iowa
Emergency - Call 911
Non Emergency - 712-262-2151
The City of Spencer was originally named Spencer Grove and in 1892 John Ancken was appointed as the first law enforcement officer to serve that community. Since that time, the name of the city was changed to Spencer and the police department continued to grow with the community. In 1936, the police department had four officers and acquired the first patrol vehicle, which was a Model A Ford. In 1940, there were six officers on the department and they still responded to a red light outside the police department that was activated by telephone operators when they received a call for help. In 1948, the department had grew to eight officers and it was during this time frame that a police radio system was installed and the red light warning system was abolished.
Today, Spencer Police Department has twenty sworn police officers and 7 civilian staff.
Spencer Police Department
Mission Statement
" To protect and serve the community of Spencer in a fair and professional manner
while promoting positive interaction and public trust."
