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Rockwell police report vest cost estimate and monthly call numbers

City Council of Rockwell, Iowa · November 5, 2025
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Summary

The police chief reported a level-three vest estimate of about $2,000 and provided calls-for-service totals: 57 calls for Rockwell this month, year-to-date 160 for Rockwell and 83 for the sheriff's office (243 total).

During employee and public-safety updates, Rockwell's chief reported a level-three vest estimate of roughly $2,000 (to cover inner and outer panels and replacement cycles) and noted that vest replacement occurs approximately every five years.

The chief also reported calls-for-service: 57 calls for Rockwell this month attributed to the local department and two calls attributed to the sheriff's office for incidents within the town. Year-to-date figures reported were 160 calls for the Rockwell department, 83 for the sheriff's office and a combined total of 243.

Councilors acknowledged the estimate and said the vest purchase will likely appear as an agenda item at a future meeting so the council can act on funding and procurement.