Crime Prevention

The following links are provided for informational purposes only. If you would like to report a crime, please call 515-286-3333 for non-emergencies. For emergencies, please call 911.

For general crime prevention information, please read Tips compiled by the FBI.

For specific information on the following crimes, please visit the sites below.

Identity Theft

• Information compiled by the Federal Trade Commission on how to deter, detect, and defend against Identity Theft
• Identity Theft information from the U.S. Department of Justice

Internet Safety

• FBI Parents’ Guide to keeping their children safe on the world wide web
• Tips to avoid email “phishing” from the National Consumers League Fraud Watch

Sexual Assault

• Information on sexual assault published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Information on Drug Facilitated Assault published by the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
• To learn defense techniques to avoid becoming a victim, take the Rape Aggression Defense course offered by the Ankeny Police Department

Crimes Targeting Seniors

• Information provided by the FBI on crimes targeting seniors
• The National Consumer Law Center provides information on home repair scams targeting seniors

Home Security

• Tips from the Home Safety Council on keeping your home secure
• Fill out the Vacation Watch Form to notify the Ankeny Police Department if you will be away from your home

Check Fraud

• A booklet on Check Fraud and avoiding losses published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury 
• National Consumers League Fraud Watch provides tips for recognizing and avoiding fake check scams

ATM Safety

• Tips published by the FDIC on safely using ATMs.