Articles Tagged: Law Enforcement

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.

The crimes in our town are mostly non-violent. The vast majority are victimless.

The city budget will cover the first $500,000 before insurance kicks in, an amount nearly twice as much as Cedar Rapids will save this year by closing a golf course and 20 times as much as it will spend on a new board to review complaints against officers.

Michael Lang was seen speeding and illegally driving without ignition interlock device before standoff, authorities say

U.S. Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, on Wednesday said he is hopeful the Senate can strike a bipartisan deal ending a …

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Prosecutors say Kyle Young of Redfield tried to take Washington, D.C., policeman’s gun

Bill is targeted at protests in Iowa City and Des Moines last summer

DES MOINES — The Iowa House unanimously approved legislation Wednesday creating a study of peace officer discipline, but then split …