Category: Police Reports

License Plate Recognition Camera Transparency Portal Goes Live

Posted on: January 16, 2025

Last year, the of Flock Safety automated license plate recognition cameras were installed and, following officer training, went live. This technology was approved by the North Liberty City Council unanimously as part of the annual budget. The service provider offers a transparency portal, which is now live, where to public can see information on searches…

Police to Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks as Part of I-PLEDGE

Posted on: December 17, 2024

The North Liberty Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of  underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABO) to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since…

Residents Encouraged to Dispose of Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: October 23, 2024

The North Liberty Police Department will collect old medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, 2024, at police station, 340 N. Main St. Proper disposal of prescription drugs helps keep them out of landfills and helps prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.…

Police Remind Residents to Lock Car Doors, Check Cameras

Posted on: August 9, 2024

The North Liberty Police Department is reporting a recent uptick in vehicle burglaries involving unsecured vehicles in the area and is looking for assistance identifying the person in these images capture from a private security camera on the 100 block of W. Weston Street around midnight on Aug. 9, 2024. Officers are also asking area…

License Plate Recognition Camera Installation Begins

Posted on: July 31, 2024

Installation of Flock Safety license plate recognition camera began this week. In total, 12 cameras will be installed at entry points to North Liberty. This technology was approved by the North Liberty City Council unanimously as part of the annual budget. According to the service provider, these cameras send a real-time alert to law enforcement…

In March, the City of North Liberty arranged for an independent investigation led by attorney Jason Palmer of Lamson, Dugan & Murray following a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Diane Venenga by its police unions. The investigator was instructed to follow the facts wherever they might lead. The three-month-long investigation found that Chief…

Officers McVey and Madole Recognized as MADD Heroes

Posted on: July 19, 2024

North Liberty Police Officers Jeffrey McVey and Spence Madole were recently recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Iowa as MADD Hero Award Winners for going above and beyond to save lives through enforcement and education about impaired driving laws. “I’m so proud to be able to recognize our MADD Hero Award winners,” said MADD Iowa Program…

On Sunday night, North Liberty’s mayor, city council and administrative staff were presented with the results of a vote held by the unions representing North Liberty’s police officers and sergeants. The results were signed by one member from each union and purported to indicate broad dissatisfaction with North Liberty Chief of Police Diane Venenga’s leadership.…

Police to Conduct Tobacco, Vape Compliance Checks

Posted on: January 12, 2024

The North Liberty Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of underage community members. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since…

Traffic Contacts 311 Parking Contacts 64 Vehicle Inspections 11 Vehicle Unlocks 13 Crash Investigations 22 Public Assists 385 Assist other Agency 136 Crimes Against Persons Report 8 Crimes Against Property Report 16 Other Reports 26 Arrests 23 Warrants 4 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges 12 Crimes Against Persons Charges 2 Crimes Against Property Charges 2 Other Charges 9…