The Galva Police Department is committed to maintaining public safety and order within the City of Galva. The department handles emergency and non-emergency calls, enforces city ordinances, including animal control—and provides services such as vehicle impound management and police report requests.
Emergencies and Reporting Suspicious Activity – 911
For all emergencies and to report suspicious activities dial 911. Remember, you do not have to wait until later to report something that your “gut instinct” tells you is “not quite right.” What you perceive to be “out of the ordinary” may in fact be criminal activity.
Non-Emergencies (Nuisance Complaints) – (309) 937-3911
Reporting non-emergencies (Nuisance Complaints) and to speak to an officer right away (Non-Emergencies Only!) call the Henry County non-emergency dispatch at (309) 937-3911.
Animal Control
To report a dog or other pet animals running at large, call (309) 937-3911.
Animals running at large, as well as neglected or abused animals and those animals that have become a nuisance to others are subject to being impounded. By city ordinance, the owners of animals deemed to be a nuisance to others, and the owners of those animals that are impounded by the City, are subject to fees and fines, and in some cases the loss of their animals.
To report an animal that is acting strangely or in a threatening or vicious manner call 911.
For more information regarding animal control within the municipality’s corporate limits visit the City’s Animal Control Page.
To request assistance with trapping nuisance animals, call City Hall during normal working hours at (309) 932-2555.
The City employs a licensed trapper that will assist property owners that have been invaded by skunks, raccoons and other nuisances. The City will not remove rabbits or squirrels from your property.
Automated Traffic Enforcement
Automated Traffic Enforcement uses cameras and sensors to detect and record traffic violations without the need for a police officer to be present. The recorded data is then used to issue citations to the registered vehicle owner.
There are no Automated Traffic Enforcement systems within the municipal boundaries of Galva. But there are several Flock Cameras (License Plate Readers) in the county close to Galva.
A Flock Camera is a type of automated license plate reader (ALPR) used in traffic enforcement and public safety. It captures images of passing vehicles, records license plate information, and can alert law enforcement to stolen vehicles, wanted suspects, or traffic violations based on predefined criteria.
Towed Vehicles
For various reasons, the Galva Police Department may have your vehicle towed to an impound yard for safekeeping. If you know or suspect that your vehicle has been towed, contact the Police Department to arrange for its release.
Before your vehicle is released, you will have to:
Requesting A Police Report
To obtain a copy of a police report, such as:
Contact the Galva Police Department at (309) 932-3911. Leave a message with the Chief if no one is available. A Police FOIA Form is required to be filled out and submitted, and there is a $10 fee for each report.
Employment Opportunity
To apply for a position with the Galva Police Department, interested candidates may visit City Hall to pick up or download an official application form on the Applications page. Once completed, applications can be submitted to the department for review. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps, which may include an interview and background check. The department hires for full-time, part-time, and auxiliary roles as positions become available. Please reach out to the Chief of Police for more information.
Galva Police Department
210 Front Street, PO Box 1
(309) 932-3720 (For copies of reports, towed vehicles and employment only)
Galva Chiefs of Police
Kraig Townsend 2014 – Current
Jerry Clark 2003
Mike Sumner 1995
Ray Holman 1992
Steve Martin 1985
George Cannell 1976
Charles Wheelhouse 1953
Charlie Hilton 1947
Tony Lawson 1940
Howard Reed 1934
Mort Swanson 1933
Theodore Aman 1926
Charlie Hilton 1921
Theodore Aman 1916