Behind the Shields

12/01/2025

🚔 THANK YOU to Our Community Partners! 🚔

The Red Oak Police Department and Behind the Shields would like to give a huge THANK YOU to:

⭐ State Farm Insurance
⭐ Vial Insurance
⭐ Davis Taylor Insurance
⭐ United Group Insurance
⭐️ Hotel/Motel Grant Programs

Your generous donations made it possible for us to purchase the Fatal Vision Roadster — a commercial-grade pedal kart used to teach about the dangers of impaired driving.

This hands-on tool will be used in demos, training sessions, and community events to help us raise awareness, promote safe driving, and ultimately save lives. ❤️🚗

Thank you for supporting our mission to keep Red Oak safe!

08/07/2025

Back to School Supply Drive!

Help us kick off the new school year by supporting local students in need. We are collecting school supplies to ensure every child has what they need to succeed.

Drop-off locations:
Red Oak Police Department
Vals Sugar Shack and Pizzeria

Join us in making a difference!
Please drop off your donations by August 22nd.

Thank you for supporting our community and helping students start the school year prepared and motivated!

11/19/2024

Be sure to share the original Jones Mechanical, Inc post to help support Toys for Tots this year🎅🏻

Join us in spreading Christmas cheer by participating in our special giveaway! 🎅🎄

By sharing this Facebook post, you're not just spreading the word; you're also helping us contribute to Toys for Tots. For every SHARE until December 13th, we'll donate 25 cents to help make the holidays brighter for children in need, with our monetary donation going to the Red Oak Police Department for toy purchases.

Additionally, by LIKING this post, you will be entered for a chance to win our delightful Christmas giveaway basket! 🎅🎄

Spread the joy! Share and like! 😊

10/28/2024

Thank you to all First Responders! 🚓☎️🚑🚒

08/06/2024

This guy is excited for National Night out, are you? Come to Fountain Square Park in downtown Red Oak from 6p-8p! While you’re there partake in the Behind the Shields Pull-up challenge located on the southwest corner of the square.

06/10/2024

Behind the Shields received a grant of $1000 towards the Safety Pup Mascot from E.F & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation. Thanks to Schildbergs for all they do in Southwest Iowa.

04/29/2024

02/26/2024

An Open Burn Ban is now in effect until further notice. If you have previously burned in the last several weeks, make sure to check all burnt areas to ensure they are out and/or buried to ensure winds don't rekindle and start another fire unexpectedly.

12/01/2023

Congratulations to FF Levi Kinnison on his certification!!

11/27/2023

Come out to Fareway tonight! It’s the annual Toy Drive for the Toys for Tots! 5p-7p. Santa is here and so are some local heroes from the Fire Department and Police Department. 🎅 👮‍♂️ 👨🏻‍🚒