City of Des Moines, Polk County, IA Public Records

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  The terms "official" and "background checks" can vary in meaning. In Iowa, the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) provides a Record Dissemination Unit that allows the public to request criminal record information, which may be considered an official source for background checks. However, this request only covers criminal records and does not constitute a full background check. Employers may have specific requirements beyond criminal history, such as driving records for positions like taxi or delivery drivers. Ultimately, the standards for background checks are determined by individual employers, whether they use government entities or private companies. For more information, you can visit the Iowa DCI website at https://dps.iowa.gov/divisions-iowa-department-public-safety/iowa-division-criminal-investigation.

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• Violent Crime:
  1,471
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  9
• Rape:
  107
• Robbery:
  157
• Aggravated Assault:
  1,198
• Property Crime:
  6,542
• Burglary:
  968
• Larceny Theft:
  4,482
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  1,092
• Arson:
  34

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of residents
  203,433
• White resident population recorded
  155,469
• Black or African American resident population recorded
  20,842
• American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
  1,008
• Asian resident population recorded
  8,990
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
  149
• Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
  24,334
• Resident population of some other race recorded
  10,158
• Resident population of two or more races recorded
  6,817