Cedar Falls Police Department provides law enforcement services and undertakes activities to protect people and property. The department offers a wide range of services, such as patrolling of areas, traffic control, investigation of crimes, arresting culprits, recovery of stolen property and responding to emergency situations. It investigates a wide range of crimes, including fraud, narcotics, homicide, juvenile offenses and financial crimes. The department includes a major incident response team that offers special services during extraordinary situations, such as terrorist attacks, hostage crisis and civil disturbances. It also includes a bike patrol and reserve units. Founded in 1851, the department is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.