The bill would stop police, county sheriffs and other law enforcement in the state from releasing booking photos following a person’s arrest or while in the custody of a law enforcement agency, unless the person is a fugitive, has been convicted, pleaded guilty to the charges, is deemed an “imminent threat,” or the photo’s release would aid authorities in apprehending the individual.
Articles Tagged: Iowa Department of Public Safety
State Government Dec. 29, 2023 5:30 am752d ago
The bill is among 50 legislative proposals submitted in advance of the upcoming session of the Iowa Legislature
State Government Oct. 25, 2023 5:44 pm816d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she approved the assistance to Texas law enforcement officials to protect Iowans from the effects of illegal immigration.
State Government Aug. 21, 2023 5:00 pm881d ago
Since 2020, Iowa has seen a 500 percent increase in the amount of fentanyl seized, a 100 percent increase in meth seized and a 35 percent increase in drug-related deaths. Much of it traced back to Mexican drug cartels, the governor says.
State Government Aug. 3, 2023 12:39 pm899d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds deployed more than 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers to Texas on Wednesday to assist at the U.S.-Mexico border for the next month.
Tom Barton, Caleb McCullough, Gazette-Lee Des Moines Bureau
State Government May. 30, 2023 7:18 pm964d ago
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that she plans to send about 100 Iowa National Guard soldiers and 30 law enforcement officers to Texas to assist with border security between the United States and Mexico.
Government & Politics Apr. 7, 2023 8:45 am1018d ago
Iowa U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley sat down in Cedar Rapids with law enforcement and a retail leader to discuss how retail theft is enabling the illicit drug trade.
Crime & Courts Apr. 5, 2023 4:29 pm1019d ago
A former Boone Co. Sheriff’s K-9 officer who left his canine partner in his patrol truck for 22 hours in 91 degree heat in September 2022 was charged for causing dog’s death.
Crime & Courts Mar. 21, 2023 5:30 pm1034d ago
Schools districts and police departments across Iowa were dealing with “swatting” calls Tuesday morning, in which someone made false reports of active shooter situations at schools.
State Government Dec. 27, 2022 8:20 pm1118d ago
Recurring campaign donations without the donor’s active consent would be illegal, as would any hand-held use of a mobile device while driving. And pointing a laser at an aircraft would become a crime.
State Government Dec. 11, 2022 5:00 am1135d ago
Federal highway safety officials told New Jersey to stop posting funny messages; Iowa DOT officials say they have not yet heard from the federal government about its program
News Nov. 28, 2022 4:42 pm1147d ago
As of Monday, 315 people have died in traffic wrecks on the state’s roads — surpassing the five-year average of 300 traffic deaths by this same date each year, despite efforts to crack down on distracted driving and excessive speeding.
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 4, 2022 7:12 am1172d ago
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate said his office and law enforcement agencies are working together to ensure Iowans’ votes will be safe and counted accurately
Crime & Courts Sep. 1, 2022 9:40 am1236d ago
Records show the FBI asked state intelligence officials in Iowa for help with Fog as it investigated potential participants in the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
State Government Jun. 15, 2022 7:08 am1314d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds established the bureau in 2020, but state lawmakers have not funded it; the funding will provide resources to school districts for gun violence safety and prevention measures

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