Suspicious Package at Police Station | Des Moines News

A suspicious package sent to the Des Moines Police Department’s front desk sparked a full bomb squad response — complete with evacuations and X-rays — but turned out to be a harmless false alarm. Despite the drama, operations kept running normally, thanks to the squad’s disciplined, safety-first approach. Led by Sergeant Jason Halifax, the team treats every threat as real until proven otherwise — a mindset forged by a devastating 1968 bombing that shattered cars, offices, and trust right outside the station. Their caution isn’t overreaction — it’s the backbone of community safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83caaa2b00dd16c5