Pella Police Detective Justin Bailey recently attended a conference aimed at strengthening investigations for sex crimes.

Bailey tells KNIA/KRLS News the Iowa Sex Crimes Investigators Association gathered police, forensic experts, and prosecutors from around the state. He says sex crimes are often difficult to investigate, and having additional resources helps smaller agencies make better cases to protect victims of sexual violence.

Bailey aims to continue making the Pella Police Department a safe place for those victims and to investigate and help prosecutors convict offenders.