Drug Tip Hot Line

Did you know the West Des Moines Police Department has created a Drug Tip Hot Line?

This 24 hour tip line enables citizens to provide narcotics investigators with information relating to illicit drug use and distribution.

When a citizen calls the Drug Tip Hot Line at 222-3517, he or she will hear a taped message. Citizens can explain the activity in detail without worry that the message will be cut off. All information is kept strictly confidential and it is not necessary to leave a name or any contact information unless you so choose or want a narcotics officer to return your call.

Narcotics officers will then cross-reference this information with past reports to identify any links or ties. The Police Department emphasizes that all information is useful because it may help to provide a missing piece to an existing puzzle.

If you witness a drug crime taking place and have access to a phone, you should still dial 9-1-1 and call a patrol unit to the scene.

The PD's tips for the drug hot line:
1. Speak clearly and don't rush. Take your time leaving your message.
2. Be as specific as possible in providing the following information:

• Location of the incident: street address of building or house, names of nearest
  intersecting streets, landmarks near or at the scene
• Description of persons involved, such as height, sex, age, weight, clothing, hair
  color, eye color, skin color, and any distinguishing marks
• Description of vehicles involved, such as make, model, color, and license plate

For more information on this or other Police Department initiatives, contact the Police Department at 222-3320. More details on the tipline is also available at www.wdm-ia.com under the Police Department's FAQs.