After 11 months without a permanent police chief and a nationwide search, David Dostal — the only finalist from within the Cedar Rapids Police Department — is slated to be appointed as the local police force’s next leader at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Three of the four candidates for Cedar Rapids Police Chief spoke with reporters Wednesday before a community meet-and-greet event. Here’s a look at some of the topics that were covered.
In Cedar Rapids’ search for a new police chief, some residents say they’re looking for a respected leader who focuses on community policing and trust. The four candidates met the community on Wednesday.
The public is invited to meet four finalists for Cedar Rapids police chief as the city approaches an end to the nearly yearlong search. Here’s when and where you can meet them this week.
Dianne Martin, daughter of finance manager, Fred Coste, 47, who was fatally stabbed in 1959, has gone through many emotions over the last 64 years, waiting for his killer to be caught. She is hoping Cedar Rapids police Investigator Matt Denlinger can get her the answers she needs to have peace.
A threat that was reported at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids Friday morning was a false alarm, according to the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
Four applicants out of 17 will be moving on to the interview stage of consideration to become the new Cedar Rapids Police Chief, and community members will have the opportunity to meet with them at an event next week.
The search for a new Cedar Rapids police chief is almost over, nearly 10 months after the previous chief, Wayne Jerman, aged out of the position and retired. A public meet and greet with the finalists is planned for next week.
Sen. Brad Zaun has pushed to ban the traffic cameras ever since he received a citation in 2011 after a camera captured his son speeding while driving the senator’s vehicle in Cedar Rapids.
The Cedar Rapids Police Department has identified a man who was killed Wednesday night in Cedar Rapids as Anthony Fitts, 29, of Cedar Rapids.
Police said the incident remains an active investigation and did not announce any suspect has been detained or arrested.
Andrew Derr, 21, was arrested in New Orleans and was in the custody of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office, authorities said, while arrangements were being made to bring him back to Iowa. He will face charges related to the armed robbery.
Several thefts have been reported at an apartment building in northeast Cedar Rapids where a fire broke out last month, killing one person.
Two people are facing drug charges after they were found in a vehicle with a man who had a gunshot wound Thursday, according to Cedar Rapids police.
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