Recently, the Des Moines Police Officers' Guild started a Web site www.desmoinespoliceguild.com to pass on information to its members and the public.

We, as a group, felt it was important to open a more effective line of communication with the citizens we serve and again our members. On our site you will find important links to other local guild's web pages along with links to other law enforcement organizations.

Recently on our site, we have posted, with permission, a memo written by Chief Baker about the state of the Des Moines Police Department and how recent budget cuts have affected us and the voter approved 2006 Tax Levy Lid Lift.

This memo is posted on the home page of the site under the "What's New" section.

Kevin Montgomery
Vice President
Des Moines Police Officers' Guild