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Reporting an Incident

If you were the victim of a sexual assault or you know that an incident has occurred while in the custody of the Hardin County Sheriff or any other law enforcement agency, you should report it to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.

If you were the victim of a sexual assault or you know that an incident has occurred while in the custody of the Hardin County Sheriff or any other law enforcement agency, you should report it to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.

Reporting an Incident
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Prison Rape Elimination Act Coordinator Contact

If you wish to report an incident, please contact:

Deb Mesch
PREA Coordinator
641-939-8194
Email

Information to Include When Reporting

If requested, your anonymity will be protected to the extent possible. At minimum, please include the following in your report:

  • Incident
  • Name of the victim
  • Name(s) of the suspect(s)
  • Time and date of the abuse
  • Personal contact information
Alternative Reporting Options

In the alternative, you may contact any police or law enforcement agency to report a sexual abuse, assault, or harassment incident.

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Contact Us

Jail Department Office

Physical Address

Law Enforcement Center 1116 14th Avenue
Eldora, IA 50627

Email

Phone: 641-939-8189

Fax: 641-939-8249

Hours

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Staff

Deb Mesch

Behavioral Health Specialist/PREA Coordinator

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8194

Nick Whitmore

Jail Administrator

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8189

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Dave McDaniel

Sheriff

Email

Phone : (641) 939-8189

Additional Contact Information

Toll Free: 800-568-4373

After Hours Fax: 641-939-8209

Emergency Phone: : 911

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