City of Davenport

Last Thursday, we hosted an Awards and Promotions Ceremony to honor the dedicated members of the Davenport Police Department for their achievements, promotions, and retirements over the past year. We are so proud of these individuals who selflessly serve our #Davenport community day in and day out! Please join us in congratulating these exceptional officers and professional staff!

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Every year, some of our Davenport Parks and Recreation staff attend the National Recreation and Park Association conference to stay educated on all things Parks and Recreation. This year, additional staff attended to present an ongoing City of Davenport initiative that has fostered strong relationships in our community. Sergeant Andrew Harris, Community Impact Team Supervisor for the Davenport Police Department; Allie McWilliams, Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Davenport; and Becca Niles, Senior Administration Services Manager for Davenport Parks and Recreation, recently attended the 2024 National Recreation and Parks Association Conference held in Atlanta, Georgia to present on The Good Neighbor Project. Highlighting the importance of partnerships throughout the community and collaboration between City staff, police, and neighborhoods, they provided attendees with an overview and understanding of this unique program. The success of GNP over the last four years is in large part due to the 130+ Good Neighbor Project members who have committed to staying active in the community and forging strong relationships within their neighborhoods. 

Each year, the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) conference brings together over 1,000 law enforcement professionals, data analysts, and researchers to share innovative practices and tools for crime analysis and prevention. We are excited to highlight the exceptional personnel from the Davenport Police Department who presented valuable insights at this year's conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. In partnership with the National Institute of Justice, Davenport Police Analysts Allissa Hawk and Nick Fleischmann led two sessions focusing on the vital role analysts play in addressing gun violence including how analysts can use National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) leads. Thank you to our Davenport Police Department for your continued dedication to enhancing public safety through advanced analytics #IACA2024

Recently, the Davenport Police Department's Police Chief Jeffery Bladel graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. On September 12, 2024, Chief Bladel was one of 254 law enforcement professionals in the 291st session to graduate with this prestigious achievement. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy is an intensive 10-week training program held at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, the same facility where the FBI trains its new special agents and intelligence analysts. Training includes advanced instruction on communication, leadership, and fitness. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies in order to attend. Please join us in congratulating Chief Bladel on completing this program; a career-long goal that reflects his ongoing dedication and commitment to serving the Davenport community.

Please help us welcome your newest Davenport Police Officers. At the September 25 City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Matson swore in Officer Misty Murray, Officer Nathaniel Haire, and Officer Sebastian Villanueva. Congratulations and welcome to #Davenport! We are honored to have you as a part of our team and serving our community.

Let's welcome Doug Maxeiner as the new City Administrator of Davenport!👏🤩 The Davenport City Council voted to approve the hiring of the new City Administrator Doug Maxeiner. With 32 years of experience in local government management, Maxeiner most recently served as City Administrator in East Moline, Illinois from 2019 to 2023. “I’m honored to be selected for the City Administrator position in Davenport and to join the exemplary staff of the City to serve the residents of this community,” said Maxeiner. “While we have many challenges to address, there are even more opportunities to pursue. I am eager to work with Mayor Matson, the City Council, staff and the community to make Davenport the best it can be.” Maxeiner's first day at the City of Davenport will be October 28, 2024. To read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdPadaCC

On Tuesday, September 24, we proudly recognized 14 outstanding individuals for their recent promotions within the Davenport Fire Department. District Chief Aaron Mack District Chief Nate Wilson Captain Brad Kruse Captain Gabe Coussens Captain Mike Dorton Lieutenant Eric Griffin Lieutenant Jim Laban Lieutenant Ben Carr Lieutenant Ben Weinstein Engineer Tom Dorton Engineer Ben Nagle Engineer Mike Becker Engineer Mike Lintz, Jr Engineer Collin Boldt "These individuals are more than just firefighters. They are family members and a vital part of our community." -Fire Chief Mike Carlsten This group has dedicated hundreds of hours towards achieving their formal education accomplishments and thousands of hours acquiring the technical knowledge needed to lead this department into the future. These individuals are an excellent example of the professionalism of the Davenport Fire Department. We are proud of the service they provide for our community.

Last Thursday, we held a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the completion of the new Fairmount Community Center. Attendees toured the space, picked up information on the new community center, and enjoyed light refreshments. Located next to the Davenport Public Library Fairmount Branch, the 4,500 square foot space will allow for sports, drop-in activities, and a wide range of other community activities. The community center was made possible through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and makes for a great addition to the area. We want to thank our community for providing their input to help us bring this space to life!