Police Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation Copyrighted
April 10, 2025
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 3.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Police Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Presentation
SUMMARY:
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 26 Policy Book Volume 5 - Police
2. Police - FY26 Budget Presentation_Uploaded 4.10.25
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Budget Highlights
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Requested
% Change
From FY
2025
Budget
Expenses
Employee Expense 14,364,701 15,733,856 16,097,817 2.3 %
Supplies and Services 2,311,521 2,174,178 2,868,707 31.9 %
Machinery and Equipment 1,096,499 897,517 552,603 (38.4) %
Debt Service 23,356 22,200 21,800 (1.8) %
Total Expenses 17,796,077 18,827,751 19,540,927 3.8 %
Resources
Operating Revenue 1,141,694 1,358,857 1,446,627 6.5 %
DRA Gaming for Debt Abatement 23,356 22,200 21,800 (1.8) %
Canine & 1948 Stylemaster Trust 75 59 76 28.8 %
Total Resources 1,165,125 1,381,116 1,468,503 6.3 %
Property Tax Support 16,630,952 17,446,635 18,072,424 625,789
Percent Increase (Decrease) 3.6 %
Personnel - Authorized FTE 125.75 125.75 124.75
Improvement Package Summary
1 of 5
This improvement package request is for recurring memberships, travel and training expenses to cover
the costs of sending 1/3 of each employee resource group (ERG) to conferences annually. The City of
Dubuque has recently placed an emphasis on establishing employee resource groups (ERG's). The
Police Department currently has women officer and black officer ERG's, and both require memberships.
Conferences may be held within the State of Iowa, and in the spring of 2026, the Iowa Women in Law
Enforcement will be hosting the women’s conference in Dubuque. The black officer ERG belongs to the
National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Officers (NOBLE). This conference is a national
conference. This request relates to the City Council goal/priority of: Livable Community: Healthy and
Safe.
Related Cost:$ 20,000 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Net Cost:$ 20,000
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0079 0.19%
Activity: Patrol
2 of 5
This improvement package request is for car cameras for the patrol vehicles. When the School
Resource Officer vehicles were initially built, they were not built to be fully-functional patrol vehicles,
thus were missing mobile data terminals (MDT) and car cameras. In FY25, the Police Department
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reconciled and were able to outfit the MDT’s; however, they were still missing the car cameras. Camera
footage is crucial evidence during investigations, but particularly for when an accusation is made
against disabilities, race, gender, income, etc. This request relates to the City Council goal/priority of:
Livable Community: Healthy and Safe.
Related Cost:$ 16,148 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend -Yes
Net Cost:$ 16,148
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0064 0.15%
Activity: Patrol
3 of 5
This improvement package request is for keeping 2 squad cars for driver training instead of trading
them off. There are new requirements from the State of Iowa for driver training, and because training
can cause extra wear and tear, current active vehicles should not be used. This would mean a loss of
revenue for the sale of said vehicles, which is based upon bid for the vehicle. Estimated revenue loss
for keeping two vehicles is $22,000. This would be a one-time cost. This request relates to the City
Council goal/priority of: Livable Community: Healthy and Safe.
Revenue Loss:$ 22,000 Tax Funds Non-Recurring Recommend - No
Net Cost:$ 22,000
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0087 0.21%
Activity: Patrol
4 of 5
This improvement package request is for virtual driver training software. Starting in January 2025, the
State of Iowa is requiring all law enforcement officers to attend 4 hours of driver training each year. The
Police Department was awarded a Department of Justice Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) grant in 2024,
in which those funds were used to purchase virtual reality goggles and software to do virtual driver
training. Unfortunately, the software costs will only be funded in FY25, so FY26 improvement dollars are
requested to continue utilizing the software. The software for these goggles has an annual recurring
subscription cost. This request relates to the City Council goal/priority of: Livable Community: Healthy
and Safe.
Related Cost:$ 5,400 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Net Cost:$ 5,400
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0021 0.05%
Activity: Patrol
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This improvement package request is for the upgrade of 7 gas-only cars to hybrid cars. In 2023, the
Police Department ordered a single hybrid vehicle. As the result of an almost double efficiency rating,
as provided by the Public Works Department, the Police Department has been ordering some hybrid
cars if allowed in the current budgets. The entire marked patrol fleet is rotated every three years. This is
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done to keep a fleet of operational vehicles that are not hampered with maintenance problems.
Additionally, this allows the vehicle to generally stay within warranty of the vehicle.
In FY26, the cost difference between a hybrid Ford Explorer and gas-only Ford Explorer is $5,087 per
vehicle for a total of $35,609. Additionally, the cost of building the squad cars to include the lighting
system, storage system, electronic mounts, etc. has increased to $2,437 per vehicle for a total of
$17,059. The Police Department is due to replace seven (7) vehicles in FY26 under the normal vehicle
rotation.
As identified in the 50% by 2030 Community Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, a longtime priority by
the City Council, the transition of City fleet to alternative fuels is critical to reach its greenhouse gas
reduction goals. This improvement package supports the City Council goal of Financially Responsible,
High Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable and Effective Service Delivery, and
Sustainable Environment: Preserving and Enhancing Natural Resources.
Related Cost:$ 52,668 Tax Funds Recurring Recommend - No
Net Cost:$ 52,668
Property Tax Impact:$ 0.0207 0.50%
Activity: Patrol
Significant Line Items
Employee Expense
1.FY 2026 employee expense reflects a 3.00% wage package increase for non-represented
employees, with the exception of Police command staff. The already-approved collective bargaining
agreement for the Dubuque Police Protective Association in FY 2026 includes a 5.00% wage
increase. Police command staff (Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Chief) will have a wage
increase of 5.00%.
2.The Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) City contribution of 9.44% is unchanged
from FY 2025. The employee contribution of 6.29% is also unchanged from FY 2025.
3.Fire and Police Retirement rates in FY 2026 increased from 22.66% to 22.68% or an increase of
0.09%; a cost of $2,185. The history of the change in rates is as follows:
2016 30.41 % 27.77 % -8.68 %$ -206,580
2017 27.77 % 25.92 % -6.66 %$ -146,181
2018 25.92 % 25.68 % -0.93 %$ -19,457
2019 25.68 % 26.02 % +1.32 %$ 28,508
2020 26.02 % 24.41 % -6.19 %$ -140,017
2021 24.41 % 25.31 % +3.69 %$ 79,590
Fiscal Year
Previous
Rate New Rate % Change $ Change
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2022 25.31 % 26.18 % 3.44 %$ 79,373
2023 26.18 % 23.90 % (8.71) %$ -214,276
2024 23.90 % 22.98 % (3.85) %$ -91,863
2025 22.98 % 22.66 % (1.39) %$ -34,052
2026 22.66 % 22.68 % 0.09 %$ 2,185
Fiscal Year
Previous
Rate New Rate % Change $ Change
4.The City portion of health insurance expense is unchanged from $1,119 in FY 2025 to $1,119 in FY
2026 per month, per contract, which results in an annual cost unchanged of $0 or 0%.
5.Police Injuries increased from $21,988 in FY 2025 to $37,215 in FY 2026 based on a ten-year
average of actual expenditures.
6.Overtime is unchanged from $128,757 in FY 2025 to $128,757 in FY 2026. The FY 2024 actual was
$637,856, which was high due to have 14 Police Officer positions vacant. Having vacancies
requires existing staff to work overtime. This increase in overtime expenses is covered by the
savings that exist from having vacant Police Officer positions.
7.Reimbursable Overtime is unchanged from $0 in FY 2025 to $0 in FY 2026. FY 2024 actual was
$65,542. This line item is the reimbursed overtime pay for privately-sponsored events covered by
the Police Department that are directly reimbursed by private entities.
8.Holiday Pay is decreased from $392,217 in FY 2025 to $374,835 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024
actual of $404,311. This line item fluctuates depending on what weekday the holidays fall on.
9.Five-Year Retiree Sick leave payout decreased from $86,888 in FY 2025 to $86,567 in FY 2026.
10.50% Sick Leave Payout is increased from $42,206 in FY 2025 to $46,490 in FY 2026 based on FY
2024 actual + 3%. Effective July 1, 2019, employees over the sick leave cap can convert 50% of
their sick leave to be paid out.
11.Insurance Premiums increased from $78,974 in FY 2025 to $92,532 in FY 2026 based information
received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). FY 2024 actual was $77,214. This line
item is the Police stop loss insurance premium which is an ineligible expense under the worker’s
compensation reserve. The FY 2023 actual was $70,338.
12.In October 2024, during Fiscal Year 2025, the following service changes were approved by City
Council:
i.6.0 FTE officer positions were eliminated in order to fund a new Precision Policing
Center. The savings in FY 2026 from eliminating these positions is estimated to be
$450,000.
ii.3.0 FTE Precision Policing Center Technicians were created. These are non-sworn,
civilian positions. 1.0 FTE Crime Analyst position was created. This is a non-sworn,
civilian position. 1.0 FTE Criminal Computer Forensics position was created. This is a
non-sworn, civilian position. Software & technology costs for the Precision Policing
Center are $220,000 on an annual basis. The total annual estimated expenses in FY
2026 for the Precision Policing Center are $570,000.
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13.The Compensation and Classification study resulted in the following reclassifications of positions:
i.Confidential Account Clerk - Police was reclassified to Police Payroll Specialist
ii.Administrative Assistant - Police was reclassified to Police Accountant
Supplies & Services
14.Education and Training is increased from $288,209 in FY 2025 to $298,527 in FY 2026.This line
item includes mandatory and required training which fluctuates annually and is dependent on
certifications, promotions, and retirements. In FY 2026, the number of new police officers estimated
to be sent to the law enforcement academy is twelve at a total cost of $201,551. Approximately
$15,000 is budgeted to send Lieutenants and Captains to executive leadership trainings. Eight
SROs are expected to attend a variety of trainings including Bike School, SRO certification through
the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO), school resource officer conference,
citizens police academy, and Corcon for a total cost of $13,975. Other various trainings for officers
include (homicide & traffic) investigative training, crime scene tech, K9, officer safety, leadership,
(firearm) instructor recertifications, Law updates, negotiations, Glock armorer schooling, incident
command, legal sciences, and field training.
15.Police Liability Insurance decreased from $113,728 in FY 2025 to $109,441 in FY 2026. The FY
2024 actual was $87,483. The FY 2023 actual was $82,588.
16.Vehicle Ops - Gasoline is increased from $118,821 in FY 2025 to $141,225 in FY 2026. This line
item represents gasoline purchased (normally from a city-owned gas pump) that is used to fuel the
Police Department's vehicles and other equipment. The increase in FY 2026 is due to past year
actuals exceeding past year budgets. The FY 2024 budget was $118,821, while the FY 2024 actual
was $158,371. Actual expenses continue to be somewhat high due to the City fuel island being
down, which results in the purchase of gasoline at retail prices rather than reduced rates. The FY
2026 budget is based on the expectation that the Police Department will continue to buy fuel at
retail prices for a portion of FY 2026 until the fuel island is fully repaired and re-opened to all City
departments.
17.Vehicle Repair - Internal increased from $144,297 in FY 2025 to $148,541 in FY 2026 based on FY
2023 actuals + 5%. FY 2024 actual was $172,992. This line item represents maintenance and
repairs to Police Department Vehicles.
18.Ammunition increased from $55,088 in FY 2025 to $55,157 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024 actual
plus a small increase to allow for additional training. This line item represents the purchase of all
ammunition for both training and on-duty use.
19.Pay to Other Agency increased from $74,679 in FY 2025 to $79,371 in FY 2026. This line item
represents one-third share of the Drug Task Force office expense, fifty percent share of the
Dubuque Drug Task Force Coordinator position, and annual continuation fees for accreditation. This
is based on a 3.00% increase in employee expense wage package.
20.General Liability Insurance decreased (8)% from $77,068 in FY 2025 to $71,170 in FY 2026. This is
based on information received from Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP). FY 2024 was
63,354 and FY 2023 was $53,683.
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21.Safety Equipment decreased from $38,364 in FY 2025 to $32,130 in FY 2026 based on
replacement schedules. There are 22 units of body armor scheduled to be replaced in FY 2026.
There are 12 units being ordered for new employees and 10 units for existing employees (replaced
on a 5-year schedule) for a total cost of $21,208. Other Safety Equipment expenses include AED's
and AED pads.
22.Police Equipment decreased from $179,195 in FY 2025 to $94,525 in FY 2026 based on equipment
replacement schedules. Expenses in FY 2026 include push bumpers for 11 police vehicles
(purchased with Jag Grant), a five-year contract for taser replacements, guns/rifles, magazine
components, suppressors, traffic monitor batteries, helmets, throw phone, shooting ears/glass, 1
bicycle, evidence equipment, flashlights, red light visibars, handheld radars, moving radars,
alcosensors, laser entry sight, gas masks, K9 inserts, sleeves, suits and vests, police canine, and
entry shields.
23.IT Recharges decreased from $315,760 in FY 2025 to $309,029 in FY 2026. This line item
represents the recharge of Information Technology staff time related to the maintenance of software.
24.Technology Services increased from $257,864 in FY 2025 to $1,075,194 in FY 2026. This line item
represents software and technology subscriptions used by the Police Department. On October 17th,
2024, the City Council approved a resolution to establish a Precision Policing as part of the Police
Department. As a result, Precision Policing software will be first purchased in FY 2025, as the new
Policing Precision Center is currently underway. Cost savings have been found in other line items to
help fund this new software. Other cost increases are attributed to general price increases, removal
of previous discounts, and the change of Cellbrite software having to be funded with Police funds,
as it is not able to be funded using forfeiture funds anymore.
RAVE Mobile Security $ 8,936 $ 8,150 (9) %a
Central Square Public Safety
Software $ 183,547 $ 426,533 132 %b
LEADS Online $ 7,416 $ 10,670 44 %c
First Net - School Laptops $ 4,912 $ 6,933 41 %d
First Net - Vehicles $ 23,772 $ 23,772 — %
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Software $ 13,260 $ 14,688 11 %e
Crash Data Group $ 1,500 $ 1,500 — %
Eden K9 Reporting $ 522 $ 522 — %
Microsoft Licenses $ 14,000 $ 14,000 — %
Power DMS $ 6,310 — %f
Precision Policing Software $ 220,000 — %g
Cellbrite $ 18,600 — %h
Tasers and Support/Software $ 84,380 — %i
Software Licenses
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Budget
% Change
from FY
2025 Budget
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Automated License Plate Reader
Software $ 66,000 — %j
Body Worn Cameras and Support/
Software $ 132,942 — %k
Axon Car Cameras and Support/
Software $ 40,194 — %l
Total $ 257,865 $ 1,075,194 317 %
Software Licenses
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Budget
% Change
from FY
2025 Budget
a) RAVE Mobile Security decreased (9)% based on the terms of the agreement.
b) Central Square Public Safety Software increased 132% based on needing to purchase a new version
of the software as the previous version is no longer supported by the vendor. This software is used
by the Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Communications Department, and
Dubuque County Sheriff's Department, with the Sheriff's Department reimbursing half of the costs.
c) LEADS Online increased 44% based on the vendor discontinuing initial discounts and charging full
price.
d) First Net - School Laptops increased 41% based on past year actuals.
e) Iowa Department of Public Safety Software increased 11% based on expected price increase from
the vendor.
f) Power DMS software was previously budgeted under the Building Maintenance line item and was
moved to Technology Services in FY 2026.
g) Precision Policing Software is part of the new Precision Policing Center, which was approved by the
City Council on October 17th, 2024. The cost to establish the Precision Policing Center, including
this new software, was fully offset by eliminating vacant Police Officer positions.
h) Cellbrite software has long been used by the Police Department, but it was not previously budgeted
in the Police Department as it was covered by forfeiture funds. Forfeiture funds can no longer cover
this expense, therefore, this software has been added to the Police budget in FY 2026.
i) Tasers and Support/Software was previously budgeted in Police Equipment line item, moved to
Technology Services for FY 2026.
j) Automated License Plate Reader Software was previously budgeted in Technology Equipment line
item, moved to Technology Services for FY 2026.
k) Body Worn Cameras and Support/Software was previously budgeted in Technology Equipment line
item, moved to Technology Services for FY 2026.
l) Axon Car Cameras and Support/Software were previously budgeted in Technology Equipment line
item, moved to Technology Services for FY 2026.
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25.Building Maintenance decreased from $385,571 in FY 2025 to $286,355 in FY 2026 based FY 2024
actuals and factoring in wage and utility increases. The FY 2024 actual was $257,014. This line item
represents building maintenance expenses at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center (DLEC), which
the City shares with Dubuque County per an agreement.
Machinery & Equipment
26.Equipment replacement items include ($552,603):
Staff Services
Office Furniture $ 5,483
Police Training
Television $ 700
Criminal Investigation
Audio/Video/Digital Equipment $ 2,500
Evidence Equipment $ 1,320
Flashlights $ 650
Community Oriented Police
Community Oriented Police Vehicle (1)$ 50,324
Bicycle/Bag/Carrier/Lighting (1)$ 2,123
Equipment Lighting $ 1,776
Patrol
Patrol Vehicles (6)$ 301,944
Aux Emergency Lights $ 2,154
Red Light Visibar $ 11,785
Handheld Radar $ 1,790
Moving Radar $ 3,784
Body Armor - New Officers $ 11,568
Body Armor - Replace $ 9,640
Alcosensor $ 1,026
M4 Rifles (Vehicles)$ 4,226
Handguns $ 615
M4 Magazine Components $ 769
.223 Rifle (Sniper/Scope/Access)$ 2,113
.223 Rifle (TAC Entry)$ 2,100
Suppressors $ 2,666
Laser Entry Sight $ 410
Card Readers $ 393
Bar Code Scanners $ 3,996
Police Machinery and Equipment
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Police Canine $ 15,000
Traffic Monitor Batteries Equipment $ 1,795
Gas Masks $ 1,795
Riot Helmets and Shields $ 6,859
Shooting Ears and Glass $ 1,025
K9 - Equipment $ 6,841
Handheld Radio & Batteries $ 16,355
Streamlights with Charger $ 459
Weapon Lights $ 492
Negotiating Throw Phone $ 2,490
AED (Squads)$ 9,222
AED (Replacement Pads)$ 1,700
Drone $ 25,000
Grant Funded Equipment
Other Police Equipment $ 21,567
Total Equipment $ 536,455
Police Machinery and Equipment
Debt Service
27.In FY 2026 annual debt service payments on GO Bonds issued for Police software replacement is
$21,800.
Amount Debt Series Payment Source Purpose
Final
Payment
Call
Date
$ 21,800 2021A G.O.General Fund Software 2030 2028
$ 21,800 Total Police Annual Debt Service
Revenue
28.Contributions - Private Sources decreased from $431,759 in FY 2025 to $104,735 in FY 2026
based on agreement changes and re-organizing the budget. In FY 2025, this line item included
payment from Mercy Hospital for security services provided at the emergency room ($90,34),
payment from the Dubuque Community School District for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(DARE) Program ($9,320), and payment from the Dubuque Community School District for the
School Resource Officer (SRO) program ($332,125). The FY 2026 budget includes $104,735 for
emergency room security. Revenue from the DARE program is not budgeted due to the program
being put on hold with the possibility of it coming back in the future. Revenue from the SRO
program has been moved to the Reimbursements revenue line item.
29.County Contributions increased from $298,242 in FY 2025 to $349,767 in FY 2026. This line item
represents reimbursements from the Dubuque County Sheriff's Department for sharing the cost of
the Records Supervisor salary and benefits. There is a decrease in expected revenue with the
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DARE program discontinuation; however, the increase overall is larger due to 2 softwares
increasing in price, therefore, reimbursements will be larger as well.
30.Lease - DRA Distribution is increased from $6,000 in FY 2025 to $9,162 in FY 2026 based on
agreement terms and increase of events slatted in FY 2026 compared to FY 2024. The FY 2024
actual was $6,128. This line item represents revenue paid to the Police Department for security
services provided during concerts at Q Casino.
31.Federal Grants increased from $216,438 in FY 2025 to $243,519 in FY 2026 based on expected
grants. FY 2024 actual was $216,512. In FY 2026, the Police Department is anticipating receiving
various federal and federal pass-through to state grants, including: Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) Hiring grant, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Law Enforcement
and Mental Health and Wellness Assistance grant (LEMHWA), Dubuque Drug Task Force (DDTF)
grant, Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vests grant, Meth and Heroin grants, and Justice Assistance
grants.
32.State Grants increased from $0 in FY 2025 to $39,225 in FY 2026 based on a new Iowa
Department of Transportation State Highway grant ($30,000) and a new alcohol/tobacco grant
($9,225).
33.Iowa District Court Fines decreased from $227,212 in FY 2025 to $186,009 in FY 2026 based on
FY 2024 actual of $186,009. This line item represents court fines and fees that have been paid to
the Police Department, including citations and surcharges.
34.Forfeitures/Penalties decreased from $8,725 in FY 2025 to $5,030 in FY 2026 based on FY 2024
actual of $5,030. This line item includes miscellaneous penalties and fees, such as false alarm
penalties and inspection penalties.
35.Reimbursements increased from $59,126 in FY 2025 to $406,387 in FY 2026. This line item has
historically fluctuated. The FY 2024 actual was $412,256. The FY 2025 budget was based on FY
2023 actuals and included revenue related to various reimbursements, including: training expenses
that are paid back to the Police Department if an employee's departure is before the agreement
terms are met, revenues received from housing background checks, reimbursements for equipment
purchases, tobacco compliance, uniform purchases, incidentals from the Dubuque County Sheriff,
and reimbursement for Dubuque County taxes. The FY 2026 budget includes $17,990 for those
various reimbursements based on FY 2024 actuals, as well as $388,397 paid to the City from the
Dubuque Community School District for the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which is also
based on FY 2024 actuals. The payment for the SRO was previously budgeted in the Private
Contributions revenue line item, however, the revenue was historically coded to this line item once
received. Therefore, the budget for the SRO program was moved to this line item for FY 2026.
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Mission of the Dubuque Police Department is to provide a safe and secure environment for
citizens, visitors and guests so they can experience a stable, thriving community free of danger, injury
or threat of harm.
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SUCCESS IS ABOUT PEOPLE, PLANNING, AND PARTNERSHIPS
LEADING TO OUTCOMES
People
Dubuque Police Department offers seven opportunities for the community to become involved in
policing: Auxiliary Police, Citizen's Police Academy, Youth Academy, School Resource Officers, Social
Media Outreach, Dubuque Police Ride Along Program, and Police Explorer Program.
Partnerships
The Dubuque Police Department
utilizes partnerships with other
federal, local, and state entities,
private organizations and
individuals to support the City
Council Goal of Livable
Neighborhoods.
Planning
The Dubuque Police Department
supports the City Council Goal of
Vibrant Community: Healthy and
Safe by working with all City
Departments and community
partners to ensure professional
police service.
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY
2024
FY
2025
FY
2026
Full-Time
Equivalent 125.75 125.75 124.75
Revenue and Property Tax Support
FY 2024 Actual FY 2025 Budget FY 2026 Requested
Operating Revenue Property Tax Support
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
The Police Department is supported by 124.75 full-time equivalent employees, which accounts for
82.38% of the department expense as seen below. Overall, the department's expenses are expected to
increase by 3.79% in FY 2026 compared to FY 2025.
Expenditures by Category by Fiscal Year
$14,364,701
$2,311,521
$1,096,499
$23,356
$15,733,856
$2,174,178
$897,517
$22,200
$16,097,817
$2,868,707
$552,603
$21,800
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Administration
Overview
The Police Department is responsible for providing community service and protection, creating a safe
and secure environment for the citizens we serve. It also provides for maintenance, equipment,
materials, supplies and repairs necessary for the operation of the department at the Dubuque Law
Enforcement Center, as well as completing all requirements to maintain our status as an accredited law
enforcement agency. Service is provided 24/7. Police Administration oversees the following divisions
within the department: Community Oriented Policing, Criminal Investigation, Patrol, Staff Services,
Special Units and Professional Standards. Staff Services encompasses Records and Identification and
Training activities.
Administration Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $1,335,049 $1,103,258 $1,110,276
Resources $—$—$—
Administration Position Summary
FY 2026
Police Chief 1.00
Assistant Police Chief 1.00
Police Accountant —
Total FT Equivalent Employees 2.00
Performance Measures
Financially Responsible, High-Performance City Organization: Sustainable, Equitable, and
Effective Service Delivery
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Encourage all to feel safe in the community by providing expedient and
efficient customer service and by staffing and training quality, diverse applicants.
# of calls for service handled per
fiscal year 55,000 53,445 49,873 55,000 Goal Met
# of officer applicants received (#
hired per calendar year)100 (12)95 (10)155 (11)130 (12)Goal Met
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Oriented Policing
Mission & Services
Community Oriented Policing promotes positive relationships between police and community,
establishing a problem-solving philosophy by addressing the causes of crime and encourages long-
term innovative problem solving, and improving law enforcement-community partnerships with better
quality communication. This activity enhances police services by shifting the focus of police work from
responding to individual incidents to addressing problems identified by the community and emphasizing
the use of problem-solving approaches to supplement traditional law enforcement. This is demonstrated
by involvement with the City of Dubuque Housing Department, School Resource Officers, Public
Information, and involvement with landlords and neighborhood associations.
Community Oriented Policing Funding Summary
FY 2024 Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $1,610,973 $2,043,325 $2,126,511
Resources $11,389 $357,445 $41,425
Community Oriented Policing Position
Summary
FY 2026
Police Captain 1.00
Police Lieutenant 2.00
Police Corporal 1.00
DARE Police Officer
School Resource Officer —
Police Officer 11.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 15.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Partnership for a Better Dubuque: Building Our Community that is Viable,
Livable, and Equitable
Performance Measure (KPI)Target FY 2023
Actual
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Estimated
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Public—Police engagement through neighborhood associations, landlord
associations, and other community-based groups.
# of background checks performed for
landlords*6,000 5,619 4,635 6,000 Goal Met
# of Facebook followers 15,000 13,823 22,313 14,000 Goal in
Progress
*The diminished number of checks can be attributed to COVID
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Criminal Investigation
Mission & Services
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) conducts in-depth investigations into major crimes that occur,
including death investigations, sexual abuse, robbery, arson, child abuse, dependent adult abuse,
kidnapping, serious assault, major financial crime and computer-related crimes. CID is also assigned
staff who work primarily in narcotics enforcement and are assigned to the Dubuque Drug Task Force
(DDTF).
Criminal Investigation Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $1,738,703 $1,915,703 $2,022,199
Resources $10,610 $9,400 $10,610
Criminal Investigation Position Summary
FY 2026
Police Captain 1.00
Police Lieutenant 1.00
Police Corporal 5.00
Patrol Officer 5.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 12.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community: Healthy & Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target CY22
Actual
CY23
Actual
CY24
Actual
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Reduce criminal shots fired
Shots Fired 7 15 7 17 Goal Met
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Patrol
Mission & Services
Prevent and control misconduct that is threatening to life, property and public order by responding to
reports of crimes, accidents and other emergencies, identifying criminal activity and hazardous
conditions, and taking appropriate action.
Patrol Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $10,674,895 $11,053,381 $11,021,101
Resources $995,101 $663,242 $1,019,960
Patrol Position Summary
FY 2026
Police Captain 3.00
Police Lieutenant 9.00
Police Corporal 7.00
Patrol Officer 56.00
Total FT Equivalent
Employees 75.00
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target CY 2022 CY 2023 CY 2024 Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Ensure a safe and secure community environment.
# of Part I Crimes Against Persons <226 226 139 253 Goal Not Met
# of Part I Property Crimes <1244 1244 1317 853 Goal Met
*Based on bi-annual GDDC survey
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DUBUQUE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Staff Services
Mission & Services
Staff Services encompasses several activities. One supervisor with the rank of Captain oversees Staff
Services, Training, and Records and Identification. Daily operations include providing clerical support to
all divisions, training, Traffic Unit, accreditation and maintaining official records of the Police
Department.
Staff Services Funding Summary
FY 2024
Actual
FY 2025
Budget
FY 2026
Recomm'd
Expenditures $2,074,265 $2,667,298 $2,816,381
Resources $118,643 $328,715 $335,310
Staff Services Position Summary
FY 2026
Police Captain 2.00
Police Corporal - Staff Services 1.00
Police Corporal - Records 1.00
Police Lieutenant - Training 1.00
Patrol Officer —
Records Supervisor 1.00
Records Clerk - FT 2.00
Records Clerk - PT 1.24
Payroll Specialist —
Police Precision Technical 3.00
Data Analyst 1.00
Clerical Assistant 0.75
Community Resource Officer 2.76
Clerk Typist 1.00
Total FT Equivalent Employees 17.75
Performance Measures
City Council Goal: Vibrant Community: Healthy and Safe
Performance Measure (KPI)Target CY22
Actual
CY23
Actual
CY24
Actual
Performance
Indicator
1 Activity Objective: Maintain the appropriate level of policy, personnel, and fleet to perform
duties.
Maintain accreditation (compliance
with all 484 standards)100%Yes Yes Yes Goal Met
Traffic Contacts 8,500 7475 8147 7,083 Goal In
Progress
Traffic Accident Investigations < 1,500 1510 1397 1,480 Goal Met
*Due to staffing issues, the Traffic Unit is currently not staffed.
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100 - General
4A - Charges for Services
41400 - Misc Permits 0 0 0 0
43215 - Lease - DRA Distrib (4,055) (6,128) (6,000) (9,162)
45300 - Forfeitures/Penalties (8,725) (5,030) (8,725) (5,030)
45500 - Miscellaneous Chg for Svcs (1,124) (7,822) (1,124) (1,056)
45510 - Reports (19,448) (4,897) (19,448) (4,897)
45515 - Background Checks 0 0 0 0
47100 - Reimbursements (620,599)(412,256)(59,126)(406,387)
47150 - Refunds 0 (2,100)0 0
47160 - Unclaimed Property 0 (260)0 0
47200 - Insurance Settlements (457)(85,322)0 0
47450 - Sale of Salvage 0 0 0 0
47700 - District Court Fines (227,212)(186,009)(227,212)(186,009)
47750 - Parking Violation Fees (20,000)0 (20,000)(20,000)
47800 - Miscellaneous Fines (7,620)(13,635)(7,620)(13,635)
4A - Charges for Services Total (909,240)(723,459)(349,255)(646,176)
4B - Grants/Contrib
44000 - Federal Grants (77,299)(216,512)(216,438)(243,519)
44400 - State Grants 0 0 0 (39,225)
44650 - County Contributions (186)(84,650)(298,242)(349,767)
47000 - Contrib - Public Sources 0 0 0 0
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources (115,182)(116,123)(431,759)(104,735)
4B - Grants/Contrib Total (192,667)(417,285)(946,439)(737,246)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn
43000 - Interest (55)(81)(55)(97)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total (55)(81)(55)(97)
4M - Gain on Disposal
48100 - Sale of Personal Property (63,108)(868)(63,108)(63,108)
4M - Gain on Disposal Total (63,108)(868)(63,108)(63,108)
200 - Debt Service
4N - Transfers
49100 - Transfer In General Fund (56,456)(23,356)(22,200)(21,800)
4N - Transfers Total (56,456)(23,356)(22,200)(21,800)
4O - Eliminated for GW
48200 - Proceeds from GO Debt 0 0 0 0
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
11 - POLICE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23 Actual
Revenue
FY24 Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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48205 - Bond Discount/Premium 0 0 0 0
4O - Eliminated for GW Total 0 0 0 0
171 - Police Canine/Stylemaster
4B - Grants/Contrib
47050 - Contrib - Private Sources 0 0 0 0
4B - Grants/Contrib Total 0 0 0 0
4K - Unrest Invest Earn
43000 - Interest (115)(292)(115)(347)
4K - Unrest Invest Earn Total (115)(292)(115)(347)
POLICE - Total (1,221,640)(1,165,341)(1,381,172)(1,468,774)
Recommended Operating Revenue Budget - Department Total
11 - POLICE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23 Actual
Revenue
FY24 Actual
Revenue
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6A - Salaries & Wages
100 - General
60100 - Salaries-Regular Full Time 8,150,615 8,627,400 10,473,494 10,747,878
60200 - Salaries - Regular Part Time 28,452 15,174 78,056 88,785
60300 - Hourly Wages - Temp/Seasonal 48,910 61,201 89,750 89,405
60400 - Overtime 672,040 703,398 128,757 128,757
60410 - Overtime - Holiday 0 3,623 0 0
60620 - Special Pay - Holiday 384,614 404,311 392,217 374,835
60630 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout Ret 161,807 95,923 86,888 86,567
60635 - Special Pay Sick Lv Payout 50%40,195 45,136 42,206 46,490
60640 - Special Pay - Vacation Payout 59,154 79,967 0 0
60650 - Special Pay - Standby/On-Call 0 0 0 0
60660 - Special Pay - Shift Diff 0 0 0 0
60700 - Special Pay - Witness/Jury 16,180 13,335 18,034 13,736
60710 - Special Pay - Parental Leave 134,460 144,061 0 0
60720 - Spec Pay - Meals No Overnight 448 323 459 324
6A - Salaries & Wages Total 9,696,875 10,193,852 11,309,861 11,576,777
6B - Employee Benefits
100 - General
61100 - FICA - City Contribution 161,014 166,399 198,441 218,328
61300 - IPERS - City Contribution 38,098 33,304 39,605 69,224
61410 - Pension - MFPRSI 2,001,355 2,008,475 2,369,212 2,408,431
61430 - Pension - Police 0 0 0 0
61510 - Health Insurance 1,606,285 1,651,465 1,617,472 1,604,049
61540 - Life Insurance 5,082 4,971 5,566 5,520
61600 - Workers' Compensation 738 752 799 787
61615 - Insurance Premium 70,338 77,214 0 0
61625 - Exccess Workers' Comp 0 0 78,974 92,532
61700 - Unemployment Compensation 0 1,668 1,203 834
61810 - Uniform Allowance 48,146 49,995 61,600 58,300
61990 - Other Benefits & Costs 5,693 0 3,380 3,380
61992 - Physicals 23,606 21,160 25,755 22,440
61994 - Police/Fire Injuries 54,887 155,446 21,988 37,215
6B - Employee Benefits Total 4,015,243 4,170,849 4,423,995 4,521,040
6C - Staff Development
100 - General
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
11 - POLICE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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62100 - Association Dues 3,176 3,617 3,288 3,718
62200 - Subscriptions 0 0 6,062 3,180
62400 - Meetings & Conferences 5,815 15,104 12,248 11,996
62500 - Education Reimbursement 227,836 248,846 288,209 298,527
171 - Police Canine/Stylemaster
62500 - Education Reimbursement 0 0 0 0
6C - Staff Development Total 236,828 267,567 309,807 317,421
6D - Repair/Maint/Util
100 - General
63100 - Building Maintenance 385,571 257,014 385,571 286,355
63311 - Vehicle Ops - Diesel 0 0 0 0
63312 - Vehicle Ops - Gasoline 149,185 158,371 118,821 141,225
63320 - Vehicle Repair - Internal 141,468 172,992 144,297 148,541
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 13,167 8,996 13,430 9,177
63322 - Vehicle Repair - Accident 0 2,500 3,402 2,765
63400 - Equipment Maint/Repair 6,069 5,163 6,191 5,267
63730 - Telecommunications 20,941 50,212 39,877 44,203
171 - Police Canine/Stylemaster
63321 - Vehicle Repair - Outsourced 58 75 59 76
6D - Repair/Maint/Util Total 716,460 655,323 711,648 637,609
6E - Contractual Svcs
100 - General
64010 - Accounting & Auditing 0 0 0 0
64020 - Advertising 2,703 71 285 71
64040 - Collections 120 0 120 0
64050 - Recording Fees 5,739 3,625 5,739 3,625
64080 - Insurance - Property 1,053 1,053 1,915 1,972
64081 - Insurance - Liability 54,683 63,354 77,068 71,170
64082 - Insurance - Police Liability 82,588 87,483 113,728 109,441
64130 - Payments to Other Agencies 74,679 67,363 74,679 79,371
64140 - Printing 3,280 1,119 3,345 1,153
64145 - Copying 8,412 12,372 8,413 5,986
64160 - Rental - Land/Bldgs/Parking 41,107 47,745 49,426 46,215
64190 - Technology Services 234,989 277,847 257,864 1,075,194
64191 - IT Recharges 196,537 293,539 315,760 309,029
64195 - Credit Card Charge 29 0 29 0
64890 - Background Check 38,113 32,547 50,407 51,581
64900 - Other Professional Service 13,790 7,945 77,576 48,186
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
11 - POLICE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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64955 - Civil Service 0 0 0 0
64980 - Technology Equip Maint Cont 88 0 92 0
64990 - Other Contractual Service 0 0 0 0
200 - Debt Service
64900 - Other Professional Service 0 0 0 0
6E - Contractual Svcs Total 757,908 896,063 1,036,446 1,802,994
6F - Commodities
100 - General
65025 - Program Materials 13,101 11,130 13,570 10,130
65045 - Technology Equipment 204,998 461,209 287,380 65,092
65050 - Other Equipment 1,261 3,896 3,105 3,105
65052 - Police Equipment 216,086 137,311 179,195 94,525
65054 - Safety Equipment 3,209 29,808 38,364 32,130
65060 - Office Supplies 10,559 5,092 10,439 5,193
65070 - Operating Supplies 0 0 0 0
65080 - Postage/Shipping 3,391 3,612 3,560 3,975
65925 - Uniform Purchase 57,590 56,342 21,805 21,805
65935 - Employee Recognition 1,599 2,362 1,700 2,181
65955 - Ammunition 42,275 109,672 55,088 55,157
65990 - Other Supplies 8,580 12,242 10,115 12,242
65999 - Cash Over and Short 0 0 0 0
171 - Police Canine/Stylemaster
65052 - Police Equipment 0 0 0 0
6F - Commodities Total 562,648 832,675 624,321 305,535
6G - Capital Outlay
100 - General
67100 - Vehicles 121,125 388,956 383,990 352,268
67210 - Furniture/Fixtures 3,349 73,406 5,483 5,483
67250 - Office Equipment 60 1,914 0 0
67270 - Other Capital Equipment 0 0 0 0
6G - Capital Outlay Total 124,533 464,276 389,473 357,751
6H - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
68010 - Principal Payment 52,800 20,000 20,000 20,000
68020 - Interest Payments 3,097 3,356 2,200 1,800
68980 - Financial Consultant 0 0 0 0
68990 - Paying Agent Fees 0 0 0 0
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
11 - POLICE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6H - Debt Service Total 55,897 23,356 22,200 21,800
POLICE - Total 16,166,392 17,503,961 18,827,751 19,540,927
Recommended Operating Expenditure Budget - Department Total
11 - POLICE
Fund/Account/Account Title
FY23
Actual
Expense
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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1101 - Administration
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 383,745 378,012 432,690
6B - Employee Benefits 378,256 250,450 285,114
6C - Staff Development 33,777 15,103 26,857
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 264,071 391,739 293,412
6E - Contractual Svcs 56,696 61,038 66,856
6F - Commodities 218,504 6,916 5,347
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
1101 - Administration Total 1,335,049 1,103,258 1,110,276
1102 - DARE
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 77,779 74,884
6B - Employee Benefits 13,423 31,581 32,033
6C - Staff Development 3,842 500 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 60 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 1,044 1,500 0
6F - Commodities 5,252 10,847 5,252
1102 - DARE Total 23,561 122,267 112,169
1103 - Staff Services
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 462,197 842,421 645,444
6B - Employee Benefits 193,414 281,952 197,026
6C - Staff Development 6,212 2,942 2,694
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 1,497 1,076 2,114
6E - Contractual Svcs 296,626 368,205 531,251
6F - Commodities 1,759 5,553 1,733
6G - Capital Outlay 75,320 5,483 5,483
1103 - Staff Services Total 1,037,026 1,507,632 1,385,745
1104 - Records and ID
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 275,131 354,532 378,859
6B - Employee Benefits 108,780 121,370 127,223
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 0 0 0
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
11 - POLICE
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6E - Contractual Svcs 213,954 236,085 479,793
6F - Commodities 9,301 11,084 8,564
1104 - Records and ID Total 607,167 723,071 994,439
1105 - Police Training
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 146,099 127,393 131,167
6B - Employee Benefits 47,235 42,444 44,040
6C - Staff Development 119,186 211,649 204,871
6E - Contractual Svcs 262 21 262
6F - Commodities 117,290 55,088 55,857
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
1105 - Police Training Total 430,071 436,595 436,197
1106 - Criminal Investigation
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 1,164,597 1,294,174 1,345,135
6B - Employee Benefits 438,480 472,583 501,740
6C - Staff Development 8,246 12,601 12,601
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 30,318 32,890 33,500
6E - Contractual Svcs 32,995 29,450 49,219
6F - Commodities 1,501 4,122 5,429
6G - Capital Outlay 0 0 0
1106 - Criminal Investigation Total 1,676,136 1,845,820 1,947,624
1107 - Community Orientated Police
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 1,048,468 1,326,372 1,393,304
6B - Employee Benefits 447,873 509,859 529,723
6C - Staff Development 18,430 14,210 14,615
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 7,907 7,520 7,913
6E - Contractual Svcs 8,504 5,194 7,253
6F - Commodities 10,645 7,579 11,210
6G - Capital Outlay 45,585 50,324 50,324
1107 - Community Orientated Police
Total 1,587,412 1,921,058 2,014,342
1108 - Homeland Security
100 - General
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
11 - POLICE
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
1108 - Homeland Security Total 0 0 0
1109 - Police Patrol
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 6,621,375 6,909,075 6,890,324
6B - Employee Benefits 2,530,452 2,713,751 2,688,095
6C - Staff Development 73,192 47,548 55,783
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 351,455 278,304 300,594
6E - Contractual Svcs 223,415 265,070 593,785
6F - Commodities 451,291 505,864 190,576
6G - Capital Outlay 343,371 333,666 301,944
1109 - Police Patrol Total 10,594,550 11,053,278 11,021,101
1110 - Casino Security
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 4,763 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 846 0 0
1110 - Casino Security Total 5,609 0 0
1111 - Emergency Room Security
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 65,542 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 9,187 0 0
1111 - Emergency Room Security
Total 74,729 0 0
1112 - 1948 Stylemaster Trust
171 - Police Canine/Stylemaster
6D - Repair/Maint/Util 75 59 76
1112 - 1948 Stylemaster Trust Total 75 59 76
1113 - Canine Trust
171 - Police Canine/Stylemaster
6C - Staff Development 0 0 0
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
1113 - Canine Trust Total 0 0 0
1114 - Alcohol Compliance
100 - General
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
11 - POLICE
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 0
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 0
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
1114 - Alcohol Compliance Total 0 0 0
1116 - Precision Policing
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 0 0 284,970
6B - Employee Benefits 0 0 116,046
1116 - Precision Policing Total 0 0 401,016
1150 - Grants
100 - General
6A - Salaries & Wages 21,934 103 0
6B - Employee Benefits 2,902 5 0
6C - Staff Development 4,683 5,254 0
6E - Contractual Svcs 62,567 69,883 74,575
6F - Commodities 17,133 17,268 21,567
1150 - Grants Total 109,219 92,513 96,142
1180 - Debt Service
200 - Debt Service
6E - Contractual Svcs 0 0 0
6H - Debt Service 23,356 22,200 21,800
1180 - Debt Service Total 23,356 22,200 21,800
1199 - Pcard Clearing
100 - General
6F - Commodities 0 0 0
1199 - Pcard Clearing Total 0 0 0
POLICE TOTAL 17,503,961 18,827,751 19,540,927
Recommended Expenditure Budget Report by Activity & Funding Source
11 - POLICE
Fund/Activity
FY24
Actual
Expense
FY25
Adopted
Budget
FY26
Recomm'd
Budget
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C I T Y O F D U B U Q U E , I O W A
DEPARTMENT DETAIL - PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT
11 POLICE DEPARTMENT
FY 2026
FD JC WP-GR JOB CLASS FTE BUDGET
60100 Full Time Employee Expense
100 4285 GE-46P POLICE CHIEF 1.00 $ 200,414
100 4275 GE-44P ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF 1.00 $ 158,776
100 4265 GE-38P POLICE CAPTAIN 7.00 $ 1,005,168
100 4255 GE-36P POLICE LIEUTENANT 13.00 $ 1,619,823
100 5565 GE-11 ACCOUNTANT 1.00 $ 63,799
100 8425 P-02 POLICE CORPORAL 15.00 $ 1,494,688
100 8415 P-01 POLICE PATROL OFFICER 72.00 $ 5,624,841
100 4290 GE-09 PAYROLL SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 64,180
100 5315 GE-08 POLICE CENTER TECH 3.00 $ 157,275
100 5375 GE-13
CRIMINAL COMPUTER
FORENSICS 1.00 $ 70,721
100 5370 GE-10 CRIMINAL ANALYST 1.00 $ 56,974
100 5020 GE-05 CLERK TYPIST 1.00 $ 51,011
100 5310 GE-06 RECORDS CLERK 2.00 $ 99,664
100 5275 GE-10
RECORDS ROOM
SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 80,544
TOTAL FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 120.00 $ 10,747,878
60200 Part Time Employee Expense
100 5310 GE-06 RECORDS CLERK 1.24 $ 61,791
100 5365 GE-02 CLERICAL ASST 0.75 $ 26,994
TOTAL PART TIME EMPLOYEES 1.99 $ 88,785
60300 Seasonal Employee Expense
100 GE-02
COMMUNITY RESOURCE
OFFICER 2.76 $ 89,405
TOTAL SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 2.76 $ 89,405
TOTAL POLICE DEPT.124.75 $ 10,926,068
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Police Administration-FT
1101 60100 100 4275 GE-44P
ASSISTANT
POLICE CHIEF 1.00 $ 158,776
1101 60100 100 5565 GE-11 ACCOUNTANT 1.00 $ 63,799
1101 60100 100 4285 GE-46P POLICE CHIEF 1.00 $ 200,414
Total 3.00 $ 422,989
DARE Program-FT
1102 60100 100 8415 P-01
POLICE PATROL
OFFICER 1.00 $ 69,255
Total 1.00 $ 69,255
Staff Services-FT
1103 60100 100 5020 GE-05 CLERK TYPIST 1.00 $ 51,011
1103 60100 100 4265 GE-38P POLICE CAPTAIN 2.00 $ 288,118
1103 60100 100 8425 P-02
POLICE
CORPORAL 1.00 $ 105,881
1103 60100 100 4290 GE-09
PAYROLL
SPECIALIST 1.00 $ 64,180
Total 5.00 $ 509,190
Staff Services-Seasonal
1103 60300 100 GE-02
COMMUNITY
RESOURCE
OFFICER 2.76 $ 89,405
Total 2.76 $ 89,405
Records and ID-FT
1104 60100 100 8425 P-02
POLICE
CORPORAL 1.00 $ 105,881
1104 60100 100 5310 GE-06 RECORDS CLERK 2.00 $ 99,664
1104 60100 100 5275 GE-10
RECORDS ROOM
SUPERVISOR 1.00 $ 80,544
Total 4.00 $ 286,089
Records and ID-PT
1104 60200 100 5310 GE-06 RECORDS CLERK 1.24 $ 61,791
1104 60200 100 5365 GE-02 CLERICAL ASST 0.75 $ 26,994
Total 1.99 $ 88,785
Police Training-FT
1105 60100 100 4255 GE-36P
POLICE
LIEUTENANT 1.00 $ 118,921
Total 1.00 $ 118,921
Criminal Investigation-FT
1106 60100 100 4265 GE-38P POLICE CAPTAIN 1.00 $ 145,357
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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1106 60100 100 8425 P-02
POLICE
CORPORAL 5.00 $ 493,474
1106 60100 100 4255 GE-36P
POLICE
LIEUTENANT 1.00 $ 142,761
1106 60100 100 8415 P-01
POLICE PATROL
OFFICER 5.00 $ 455,728
Total 12.00 $ 1,237,320
COP Program - FT
1107 60100 100 4265 GE-38P POLICE CAPTAIN 1.00 $ 145,357
1107 60100 100 8425 P-02
POLICE
CORPORAL 1.00 $ 102,572
1107 60100 100 4255 GE-36P
POLICE
LIEUTENANT 2.00 $ 252,998
1107 60100 100 8415 P-01
POLICE PATROL
OFFICER 10.00 $ 817,177
Total 14.00 $ 1,318,104
Police Patrol-FT
1109 60100 100 4265 GE-38P POLICE CAPTAIN 3.00 $ 426,336
1109 60100 100 8425 P-02
POLICE
CORPORAL 7.00 $ 686,880
1109 60100 100 4255 GE-36P
POLICE
LIEUTENANT 9.00 $ 1,105,143
1109 60100 100 8415 P-01
POLICE PATROL
OFFICER 56.00 $ 4,282,681
Total 75.00 $ 6,501,040
Precision Policing-FT
1116 60100 100 5315 GE-08
POLICE CENTER
TECH 3.00 $ 157,275
1116 60100 100 5375 GE-13
CRIMINAL
COMPUTER
FORENSICS 1.00 $ 70,721
1116 60100 100 5370 GE-10
CRIMINAL
ANALYST 1.00 $ 56,974
Total 5.00 $ 284,970
TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT 124.75 $ 10,926,068
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
ACTIVITY PERSONNEL COMPLEMENT SUMMARY
FY 2026
ACCT FD JC WP-GR POSITION CLASS FTE BUDGET
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POLICE
DEPARTMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2026
BUDGET PRESENTATION
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Police Department (124.75 Full-Time Equivalents)
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Police Department Authorized Sworn Police Officers
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Police Department Sworn Officer Vacancies
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Police Department Actual Strength
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Police Department Authorized Strength –109 Sworn Staff
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Police Department Experience
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Police Department FY25 Wage Plan (5%)
Pay Step #Years of Service Patrol Officer
Hourly
Patrol Officer
Bi-Weekly Increase Corporal
Hourly
Corporal
Bi-Weekly Increase
1 Entry $31.24 $2,499.20 1.00%$38.31 $3,064.80 7.25%
2 6 months $32.09 $2,567.20 1.00%$39.80 $3,184.00 7.25%
3 1.5 years $33.77 $2,701.60 1.00%$41.23 $3,298.40 7.25%
4 2.5 years $34.73 $2,778.40 1.00%$41.90 $3,352.00 9.00%
5 3.5 years $35.25 $2,820.00 2.50%$42.38 $3,390.40 10.25%
6 4.5 years $35.68 $2,854.40 3.75%X X X
7 5.5 years $36.11 $2,888.80 5.00%X X X
8 6.5 years $36.54 $2,923.20 6.25%X X X
9 7.5 years $36.97 $2,957.60 7.50%X X X
10 8.5 years $37.49 $2,999.20 9.00%X X X
11 9.5 years $37.91 $3,032.80 10.25%X X X
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Police Department FY26 Wage Plan (5%)
Pay Step #Years of Service Patrol Officer
Hourly
Patrol Officer
Bi-Weekly Increase Corporal
Hourly
Corporal
Bi-Weekly Increase
1 Entry $31.71 $2,536.80 1.50%$41.09 $3,287.20 7.25%
2 6 months $32.57 $2,605.60 1.50%$42.69 $3,415.20 7.25%
3 1.5 years $34.28 $2,742.40 1.50%$44.22 $3,537.60 7.25%
4 2.5 years $35.25 $2,820.00 1.50%$44.94 $3,595.20 7.25%
5 3.5 years $36.13 $2,890.40 2.50%$45.45 $3,636.00 7.25%
6 4.5 years $36.84 $2,947.20 3.25%X X X
7 5.5 years $37.55 $3,004.00 4.00%X X X
8 6.5 years $38.27 $3,061.60 4.75%X X X
9 7.5 years $39.00 $3,120.00 5.50%X X X
10 8.5 years $39.83 $3,186.40 6.25%X X X
11 9.5 years $40.66 $3,252.80 7.25%X X X
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Police Department Top Step Officer/Corporal Pay Increase
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Police Department Non-Sworn Professional Staff
Full-Time
3 -Precision Policing Center*
1 -Crime Analyst
1 -Computer Forensics Examiner*
1 -Records Supervisor
2 -Records Clerk*
1 -Accountant
1 -Payroll Specialist
1 -Admin Clerk
Part-Time
1 -Records Clerk*
1 -Training Specialist
*Vacant position or hiring in progress
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Police Department Recruitment Efforts
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February 2024
Officer Frick
April 2024
Officer Holmes
May 2024
Officer Randl
Officer Kimball
Officer McClain
August 2024
Officer Leitzen
December 2024
Officer Ostwinkle
Police Department New Officers
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COMMUNITY
RESOURCE
OFFICERS
•Paid Internships
•Initially funded via a Dept.
of Justice grant, now
budgeted
•Duties: prevention,
observation, visibility,
research, non-emergency
intervention, support
services projects
•Park & Patrol Duties
•Officer Candidates
2024 CROs
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CALLS FOR SERVICE BY CALENDAR YEAR
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PART I CRIMES (Crimes Against Person)
2023 2024
Aggravated Assault 171 159
Sexual Assault 73 79
Robbery 7 14
Murder 2 1
Total 253 253
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PART I CRIMES (Crimes Against Property)
2023 2024
Theft of Motor Vehicle 46 55
Arson 8 6
Burglary 237 270
Theft 1,028 657
Total 1,319 988
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SHOTS FIRED (Calendar Year)
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CRIME RESOLUTION
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CLEARANCE RATES
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ELEMENTS OF A SAFE COMMUNITY
•FIRST CLASS POLICE OFFICERS
•COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT,
ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORT
•CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY
(CAMERA INFRASTRUCTURE,
ALPR, PPC, RMS/MOBILE)
•A REPUTATION FOR SOLVING
CASES
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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Strategic
Plan
Focus Areas
•Retention
•Recruitment and Hiring
•Leveraging Technology
◦Innovation
◦Technology Use
◦Resource Allocation
•Training
◦Leadership
◦Field Training
◦High Risk Operations
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FISCAL YEAR 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
•Awards & Recognition Night with Family Wellness Session
•New Collective Bargaining Agreement with targeted raises
•Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)
•Departmental Training
◦Defensive Tactics/Scenario Based Training
◦Emergency Vehicle Operation Training (new State
mandate as yearly training)
◦Rapid Deployment/Active Shooter Response
◦Mandatory topics (firearms, de-escalation, brain health,
and Taser)
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Awards and Recognition 2024
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Family Wellness Presentation
•Dr. Keedy and Ottavi
•What to expect during a
Wellness Visit
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CURRENT
INITIATIVES
-
Supervisor
Training
FY2025 Supervisor Training
Departmental
•First Line Leadership
◦Developing leadership before promotion.
Executive
•FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY
◦Chief Jensen, AC Messerich
•NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL OF POLICE
STAFF & COMMAND
◦Capt. Bauer, Lt. Fullmer, Lt Deutsch, Lt
Scherrman, Lt B. Dieujuste (FY26)
•SENIOR MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE FOR
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CURRENT
INITIATIVES
-
Public
Safety
Software
Law Enforcement Software Transition
•Joint project with Dubuque County. Total
buildout to include Records Management
System (RMS), Mobile Field Reporting (MFR),
Jail Management System (JMS), and
Computer Aided Dispatching (CAD).
•18 month project.
•Currently the servers are being built for the
system. Once these are built the timeline will
be finalized.
•Teams for each system are working with the
Central Square project team to develop each
module.
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CURRENT
INITIATIVES
-
Building
Study
Building Study
•Council approved $50,000 for a building study
(FY25).
•A building is not eminent and we know we are
cramped for space.
•In May, sending a team from Police and Fire to a
public safety building conference to learn what can
be done with existing or new, what it takes to build,
and funding options for public safety buildings, i.e.
a full, comprehensive picture.
•Freshening up the building (paint, new carpet, wall
graphics, optimizing what little space we have).
•The Chief and the Sheriff are exploring locker room
options.
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CURRENT
INITIATIVES
-
Precision
Policing
Center
Crime
Analyst
Computer
Forensics
3 Precision Policing Center
(PPC) Technicians
•1 position filled, hiring in
progress for others
•Fusus software
Crime Analyst (position filled)
•CAR Training
Computer Forensics Specialist
•Hiring process to begin
soon
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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant
$118,062.63
Annual Wellness Check-Ins for
sworn staff.
Increased training for Peer
Support Team.
Increased training for Law
Enforcement Chaplains.
Law Enforcement specific
training for our psychologists
partners.
Training event for area law
enforcement and families.
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ACCREDITATION
•Originally accredited in 1993
•Longest accredited agency in Iowa.
•Fully Accredited for the 10th time in
July 2024.
•484 Standards to be met for full
accreditation.
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Full Time Team
Created in 2023
Civilian Law
Enforcement
Liaison Position
2101 actions in
2024
Crisis
Intervention
Team (CIT)
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Brain
Health
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School Resource Officers (SRO)
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Emotional
Intelligence (EQ)
Training PD Initiatives
•Mindfulness
•De-escalation
•Change Management
•Hiring
•Peer Support
•Coaching
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Emotional
Intelligence (EQ)
Training City Initiatives
•Inward Focused
•One on One Coaching
•EQ Assessments
•Team Building
•Training for more employees
•Connecting the dots among other
initiatives
•Assessment and Care Team
•Organizational Culture
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Police Department
FY2026 REQUESTED PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT
$18,072,424 $282.83
Net Property
Tax Support
Average homeowner’s*
property tax cost for Police
(*Avg. home value of $196,508)
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FY 2026
RECOMMENDED
IMPROVEMENT
REQUESTS
1. SRO Car Cameras
Recurring $16,148
•School Resource Officer (SRO) vehicles
were initially not built to be fully functional
patrol vehicles. They were missing MDT’s
and car cameras.
•In FY25 the PD was able to outfit the SRO
vehicles with MDT’s.
•In FY26 the PD would like to outfit the SRO
vehicles with car cameras. The camera
footage is crucial evidence during
investigations.
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THANK YOU
www.cityofdubuque.org/police
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