Des Moines Police say officer made 'serious mistake' after gun seen on top of squad car

Des Moines police chief responds to video showing rifle on top of patrol car

Des Moines Police Chief Michael McTaggart says they are reviewing videos posted online that show a police car driving with a rifle on its roof in the downtown area of the city. The Chief’s statement says one of their officers made a serious mistake that has caused an “understandable reaction of disappointment and concern, both […]

'Serious mistake': Des Moines police investigating after officer leaves rifle on roof of vehicle

Video shows a rifle left on the roof of a DMPD squad car.

Des Moines Police say officer made 'serious mistake' after gun seen on top of squad car

A video of a police car driving with a rifle on the roof of the vehicle has sparked an internal review for the Des Moines Police Department.

Des Moines police chief addresses video showing rifle left on roof of patrol car

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Des Moines Police Department's Chief of Police has released a statement regarding a viral video on social media showing a rifle on top of a patrol car. The video made its rounds on social media over the weekend, with the Iowa Firearms Coalition resharing the video on Facebook. The video [...]