Articles Tagged: Law Enforcement

A small-town Iowa police chief has been indicted on federal charges that he abused his position to purchase more than two dozen machine guns.

Authorities said a northern Iowa couple drowned their newborn in a bathtub shortly after she was born, fearing her cries would draw the attention of police. They're charged with first-degree murder, even though the baby's remains have not been found in weeks of searching.

The San Francisco Police Department said it does not have pre-armed robots and has no plans to arm robots with guns. But the department could deploy robots equipped with explosive charges “to contact, incapacitate, or disorient violent, armed, or dangerous suspect” when lives are at stake, SFPD spokesperson Allison Maxie said in a statement.

Also, the state announced $3.3 million for myriad water quality projects

The Democratic candidate for governor criticized the Republican incumbent’s latest campaign ad, calling it ‘short-sighted and lazy’

The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation late Friday identified the two officers involved in the July 30 early morning shooting of a 23-year-old Cedar Rapids man.

Suspected gunman, from Nebraska, died of self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say

Starting Friday, Iowans will see reduced unemployment benefits. Child care providers will see relaxed regulations and third-party food delivery services will face fines for using a restaurant’s logo or menu without permission.

A former Eastern Iowa police officer faces possible prison time after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl last year while he was on duty.

Already this year, there have been 110 fatalities on Iowa roads, which is 15 more than a year ago at this time and 29 more than in 2020, according to Iowa Department of Transportation data. Based on the current number, an Iowa State Patrol spokesman said Iowa is on track to see 360 fatalities this year.

The board that provides oversight of local law enforcement has launched a public “Idea Wall.” Community members can respond to rotating questions during April and May to guide the board’s work.

The bill “ensures that we have added protections for Iowans who need it,” Hite said. It was amended by the House, so it will return to the Senate, which previously approved it 47-0, before going to the governor.

“Officer safety” is cited for not providing details to the public -- including how many troopers are going.

A judge has condemned an Iowa police chief for using his city-issued stun gun to shock guests at two parties in 2016, calling it an “immoral activity” that could have caused serious injuries or death.

Iowa City’s police reform plan is not exactly the kind of radical change people were discussing a year ago.