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 Our Mission
The mission of the Sioux City Police Department is to work in partnership with the community to provide public safety, to promote community service, and to enhance the quality of life while maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity.
Our History
The Sioux City Police Department has a rich history dating back to the election of Gilbert McDougal as City Marshall in 1857. Since that time, the department has grown to a force of 123 sworn officers serving Sioux City’s residents with the support of a 30 civilian staff members. The men and women of the Sioux City Police Department are strongly committed to the philosophy and practice of Community Team Policing — the establishment of community, government, and police partnerships that will facilitate proactive problem solving and community engagement to address the causes of crime, fear of crime, and other community issues.
Accreditation
The Sioux City Police Department holds accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Accreditation is awarded by the Commission only to law enforcement agencies that demonstrate the highest commitment to professionalism both in policy and in practice. Only 3% of all agencies throughout the United States are accredited by CALEA, and only 8 of the 499 Iowa law enforcement agencies have earned this status. Earning it requires a rigorous annual self assessment of over 400 standard practices as well as a periodic assessment by a delegation from the Commission. The Sioux City Police Department’s voluntary participation in this process reflects a commitment to professionally-recognized criteria for excellence in law enforcement management and service delivery.
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