Tripoli Police Deparment
Serving the citizens of Tripoli
Mike Johnson
Chief of Police
303 S. Main St. PO Box 587
Tripoli IA, 50676
319-882-3400 (office) Emergency Call- 911 319-352-5400 (Non-Emergency 24-hour)
tripolipd@butler-bremer.com
Police Equipment
1) Police Bike- Tripoli PD purchased a police bike to allow better interaction with
community while still offering effective patrol.
2)Taser- Tripoli PD is trained in and carries an X26 Taser. This is effective in
keeping officers and citizens safer, by minimizing injuries.
3) AR-15 Patrol Rifle- The rifle was purchased to allow rapid response to active
shooter situations.
4) Chemical Detection-The First Defender was received on a grant. It allows rapid
identification of thousands of chemicals, pills and powders. Within a few minutes
it can identify narcotics, prescription drugs, and liquids.
5) AED- Tripoli PD is certified in CPR and the use of AED. An AED can save
valuable time in a cardiac situation.
6) FreedomView - LED Fiberscope provides superior image resolution for inspecting
concealed areas. The scope is completly immersible in water, gasoline and diesel.
Fire Department
101 2nd St. SE- 882-4298
Emergency call - 911
Officers
Fire Chief - Dan Burgart
1st Assistant - Brian Milius
2nd Assistant - Jordan Shonka
Training Officer - Kevin Buhrow
Assistant Training Officer - Tyler Shonka
Secretary - Craig Vogt
Chaplin - Mike Johnson
Ambulance
101 2nd St. SE- 882-4298
Emergency Call - 911
Officers
Crew Chief - Mike Johnson
Assistant Crew Chief - Steve Hill
Secretary - Madeleine Ambrose
Training Officer - Kip Ladage