Operational Report - 2006
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Forward
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2006 Goals
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Operational Overview
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Enforcement Efforts
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O.W.I.
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Illegal Drugs
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All Arrests
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Occupant Restraints
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Warnings and Assists
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Safety Education
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Vehicle Theft Unit
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Airwing
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Technical Collision Investigations
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M.C.S.A.P.
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Tactical Teams
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Canine Unit
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Chaplains
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Color & Honor Guards
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Communications
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District Overviews
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District #1 – District #14
District #16
Executive Protection Unit
Closing
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IOWA STATE PATROL
OPERATIONAL REPORT 2006
soon having an in-car computer system
installed in every patrol vehicle.
We
hope to achieve this goal in the coming
year.
Forward from the Chief:
On behalf of all employees of the Iowa
State Patrol, I am honored to present the
2006 Operational Report.
Contained
inside these pages is a wide variety of
information that reflects the expansive
duties of the Iowa State Patrol.
Traffic
law
enforcement,
criminal
interdiction,
accident
investigation,
dignitary protection, communications,
safety
presentations,
assistance
to
federal, state, and local agencies are just
a part of the duties the State Patrol
undertakes as an organization to ensure
the safety of our citizens. The Troopers
complete these tasks with a level of
professionalism that is to be modeled.
Colonel Robert O. Garrison #444
Challenges remain plentiful in the year
ahead. We are excited about the
academy graduates joining our ranks.
Updating the vehicle fleet in the year
ahead remains one of our highest
priorities. We continue trying to lower
the mileage on our fleet and tested the
Dodge Charger this past year as a test
vehicle for the future. We will work
aggressively to always ensure the safety
of the Trooper on the highway.
Modern law enforcement requires skills
that reach far beyond simple traffic
duties. Though this will always be our
primary focus, stopping the criminal
element across our state adds new
dangers to our daily duties. In 2006, the
State Patrol removed millions of dollars
worth of illegal drugs from Iowa’s
highway system.
Since our humble beginnings in 1935,
the Iowa State Patrol has continually
added to our law enforcement duties to
meet the demands that societal changes
have
created.
We
meet
this
commitment to Iowa’s citizens while
staying true to our motto of “Courtesy,
Service, and Protection.” These three
simple words reflect the spirit of each
and every Trooper. I extend to every
member of the Iowa State Patrol my
sincere gratitude for their continued
dedication in serving the people of Iowa.
Challenges continued in 2006.
The
continued attrition sent our strength to
numbers not seen since prior to 1966.
We were able to complete two academies
in 2006 which kept our personnel
essentially level due to transfers and
retirements.
This reality has not
diminished the work product produced by
our Troopers. I am proud to report that
Iowa is still 2nd in the nation in fewest
alcohol-related fatalities and remain in
the top ten in seat belt compliance.
We’ve learned to work more efficiently.
We have worked to realize our goal of
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STRATEGIC GOAL 1:
Reduce the demand for and supply of illegal
drugs.
STRATEGIC GOAL 2:
Reduce preventable traffic crashes, fatalities, and
injuries.
STRATEGIC GOAL 3:
Improve
divisions
federal,
agencies,
STRATEGIC GOAL 4:
Include the workforce in identification and
evaluation of wasteful activities within the division.
STRATEGIC GOAL 5:
To improve the connectedness between our
personnel and the leadership, our personnel and
the organization, and our personnel and our
customers, the citizens of the State of Iowa.
STRATEGIC GOAL 6:
To create a safe environment for all citizens of the
State of Iowa.
collaborative relationships with other
of the Department of Public Safety,
county and local law enforcement
and outside agencies.
2006 ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES
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SPEEDING
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
ALCOHOL-RELATED VIOLATIONS
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AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
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OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
The Iowa State Patrol led a very
important effort in training officers
across Iowa from all jurisdictions in the
critical area of active-shooter situations.
This training simulated a school shooting
situation and attempted to assist officers
in coordinating an appropriate and
speedy response. The Iowa State Patrol
Tactical Teams developed this critical
training course in an effort to reach out
to all branches of law enforcement in
Iowa.
During 2006, State Troopers patrolled a
total of 11.5 million miles on Iowa's
roadways,
focusing
on
traffic
enforcement, criminal interdiction, and
providing assistance to motorists in
need. Comparatively, Troopers drove
10.4 million miles in 2004. The mileage
increase shows what a difference an
added number of Troopers can offer.
Prior to budget restraints that started in
2001, the State Patrol had 439 sworn
positions and currently the State Patrol
has 393 sworn positions. At full strength,
the patrol's full compliment would be 451
Troopers. Current staffing levels remain
near the lowest they have been since the
1960's.
Two
Department-wide
training
academies were completed in 2006.
These academies train officers for all
divisions within the Department of Public
Safety. The Iowa State Patrol provided a
significant amount of manpower in the
form of full-time training staff, drill
instructors and instructors in a wide
variety of disciplines involved in the
overall recruit training process.
During calendar year 2006, resources
were again allocated in the most efficient
ways possible in order to achieve our
divisional goals. Directed patrols were
deployed in high-collision areas. Speed
monitoring devices collected data to
establish the most dangerous roadways.
High
traffic
areas
that
promoted
aggressive driving were also targeted.
Youth-alcohol pilot projects were utilized
to address underage drinking. We tested
14 Dodge Chargers in 2006 in an effort
to find the most cost-efficient and
durable vehicles available.
Recruits raising the Colors
All of these efforts were part of an
overall strategy to assist all Iowans
and our visitors in traveling safely
throughout our state.
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individuals under the age of 21 were
identified and processed for violation of
Iowa’s .02 BAC law. Thirty Troopers are
also trained as Drug Recognition Experts.
These Troopers assist other officers in
recognizing the signs of drug impairment
that create a hazardous situation on
Iowa’s highways.
Troopers processed
170 drivers for Driving While Drugged.
ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
The primary duty of Iowa State Troopers
is to enforce all motor vehicle laws.
State Troopers routinely patrol more
than 112,000 miles of state roadways.
These roadways consist of interstates,
state highways and secondary county
roads.
While on patrol, Troopers
encounter criminal activity, motorists in
need of assistance, traffic collisions, and
traffic law violators.
State Troopers
investigated 3,937 traffic collisions, or an
average of 10.8 per day. Unfortunately,
242 of these resulted in fatalities. This
was a slight rise over a record low
number in 2004. The fatality rates in
Iowa are still near record low levels.
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100
80
60
40
20
O.W.I.
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'01
'02
'03
'04
Alcohol-related Fatalities
'05
Iowa ranks second in the United States,
trailing only Utah, in the fewest number
of alcohol-related fatalities due to the
aforementioned enforcement efforts.
ILLEGAL DRUGS
Use of illegal drugs in Iowa is considered
a major detriment to the environment of
safety that is vital to our economic and
cultural growth. The Iowa State Patrol
recognizes this fact and has taken
significant steps to reduce and mitigate
this harmful behavior.
Troopers filed
1,468 narcotics-related charges during
2006 and took an estimated 11.6 million
dollars worth of narcotics off of our
state’s highways.
Trooper giving field sobriety tests
The single most dangerous person on our
highways is the intoxicated or drugged
driver.
Arrests for Operating While
Intoxicated remains one of the most
important ways to save lives and prevent
injuries to the motoring public. In 2006,
1,694 persons were arrested for violating
Iowa’s O.W.I. law.
Additionally, 120
A total of $1.6 million in currency was
seized in 2006 from drug couriers on
Iowa’s highways. This was the result of
the extensive training our Troopers have
received in recognizing and intercepting
drug couriers over the past thirteen
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years. These Troopers participating in
criminal interdiction across our state do
an outstanding job in the most
dangerous of circumstances.
They’ve
developed these skills by attending
Desert Snow and other nationally
recognized training sessions. The Iowa
State Patrol also participates in HIDTA
(High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area)
projects to combat the transportation of
drugs across our state. This all serves to
make Iowa communities safer from drug
transportation and the many crimes
associated with this industry.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Seat belt and child restraint citations
occupy another significant portion of
enforcement action taken by Troopers.
Numbers of citations issued are steadily
declining as seat belt compliance rises.
Through enforcement and education,
90% of Iowans are choosing to buckle
up. Because of these efforts, Iowa ranks
seventh among all states in the
percentage of persons who use their
safety belts. This level of compliance by
motorists saves many lives each year.
The State Patrol again participated in
several s.T.E.P. event enforcement
waves throughout the year to focus even
greater
attention
on
the
critical
importance of occupant restraint and
child safety seat usage. These projects
were worked in conjunction with local
and county law enforcement agencies in
an important collaborative effort.
IOWA STATE PATROL
VALUE OF NARCOTICS SEIZED
3M
4 3.
6M
43.
Millions
$45
3 9.
4M
$40
$35
V A L U E S E IZ E D
$30
2 4.
3M
$25
$20
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PATROL CARS PARKED
DUE TO BUDGET
CONSTRAINTS
6M
$15
5 .7
$10
6.7
M
M
4 .7
95%
M
$5
89%
90%
87%
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86%
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04
20
03
20
02
20
01
20
00
20
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$0
90%
YEAR
85%
81%
80%
Iowa State Troopers will continue to
strive to remove the thousands of
pounds of narcotics from our highways
that are being transported through our
state. The successes attained so far will
sharpen our focus on the size and
complexity of the task ahead.
78%
82%
78%
75%
70%
65%
60%
ALL ARRESTS
55%
In all, the Troopers of the Iowa State
Patrol made over 152,000 arrests last
year, including 79,766 citations for
speeding. Of all arrests, 3,332 were for
crimes not related to traffic and 473
were for felony crimes.
50%
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'00
'01
'02
'03
'04
'05
Seat Belt Usage Rates
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'06
During 2006, Safety Education Officers
(SEO’s) presented 5,891 programs
across the state reaching over 2,100,000
persons.
This includes radio and
television public service announcements
leading up to major holiday traffic
periods.
WARNINGS AND ASSISTS
Some of the enforcement actions that
Troopers take on the highways do not
involve formal charges or arrests.
During 2006, Iowa State Troopers issued
143,710 warning memorandums for
various
minor
traffic
infractions.
Additionally, 53,128 faulty equipment
advisories were issued for things like
non-working head or tail lamps on
vehicles.
Troopers
also
documented
26,802
incidents
in
which
they
provided
assistance to a motorist in need on Iowa
highways. Helping people most in need
is a critical service which motorists
depend upon to travel safely.
Together, these actions represent nearly
a quarter million contacts with citizens
that have a very positive impact on the
safety of motorists throughout Iowa.
SPECIALTY UNITS
The Iowa State Patrol’s primary
mission is the safety of our citizens.
To that end, we also have several
different specialty units that address
a variety of law enforcement and
citizen’s needs.
Trooper Bear at State Fair
Safety
programs
include
defensive
driving, substance abuse prevention,
internet safety, bicycle safety, and seat
belt and child restraint effectiveness
seminars.
SAFETY EDUCATION
Safety Education Officers also set up
informational booths at the Iowa State
Fair, county fairs, sports and vacation
shows, and other community-based
events. They also assist R.A.G.B.R.A.I.
and American Legion Boy’s State.
The Iowa State Patrol Division has 14
troopers assigned full-time to presenting
educational programs for the public in
safety related fields. Each patrol district
has an assigned safety education officer
and
a
sergeant
is
attached
to
headquarters
in
Des
Moines
to
coordinate the unit.
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VEHICLE THEFT UNIT
The Vehicle Theft Unit opened 82 cases
in 2006. These 82 cases included the
recovery of 24 stolen vehicles, trailers,
atv’s and some construction type
equipment. These cases also included
assists to numerous outside agencies,
recovery of cloned vehicles, stolen
vehicles sold to unsuspecting parties via
the internet (e-Bay), identification of
vehicles involved in accidents where the
vehicle was burned beyond recognition,
chemical restoration of numbers, and the
execution of numerous search warrants.
The State Patrol Vehicle Theft Unit was
created in 1976 in response to the
escalating nationwide stolen vehicle
problem. The Vehicle Theft Unit is a
specialty group within District 15, which
consists of 5 Troopers across the State
who are under the command of the
District Lieutenant. In 2005, the State
Patrol realized the important role this
unit could fill and dedicated 5 new
Troopers to the unit. These Troopers
work to reduce the occurrences of
vehicle theft for profit within the state,
and to help eliminate the use of Iowa as
a market place for stolen vehicles
imported from other areas. Officers
investigate vehicle theft, insurance
fraud, salvage switching or cloning,
identify stolen vehicles and parts, inspect
salvage yards as well as conduct
undercover “sting” operations.
ISP Vehicle Theft Officers also processed
25 forfeiture vehicles seized by the
Department of Public Safety, instructed
vehicle identification techniques to basic
academy recruits for DPS, ILEA and
Cedar Rapids Police, and assisted AAA
with 2 days of VIN etching on autos, 160
cars were etched over the 2 day period,
this proactive approach to auto theft
although not fool proof will help ID any
such vehicle if stolen.
AIRWING
The core mission of the Iowa State Patrol
Air Wing is to provide cooperative, highvolume motor vehicle enforcement
efforts by working with Troopers on the
ground in properly identifying and
stopping motorists violating Iowa’s laws.
The Air Wing has the ability to see
infractions many times not seen at the
ground level. There is also the ability for
high-volume enforcement in a targeted
area. In addition, the Air Wing has the
ability to rapidly deploy needed supplies,
equipment or personnel to any location
within the state of Iowa in approximately
one hour or less of flight time.
Trooper Schaaf with stolen skid loader
The Iowa State Patrol Air Wing is
comprised of seven Cessna aircraft: 3 –
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Cessna Model 172; 3 – Cessna Model
182; and 1 – Cessna Model T210. The
detail has ten (10) Trooper/Pilots and
one Sergeant who serves as Air Wing
Administrative
Officer.
The
Trooper/Pilots
and
aircraft
are
strategically placed throughout the state
is the communities of Atlantic, Ankeny,
Mason City, Cedar Falls, and Cedar
Rapids.
The Patrol uses high-wing
aircraft which accommodates the wide
diversity of uses such as traffic
enforcement including speed, stop signs,
illegal passing, following too close and
aggressive driving; surveillance for
criminal
investigations,
marijuana
eradication, and DNR poacher flights;
searching for missing people, downed
aircraft and possible wrecked motor
vehicles not seen from the roadways;
and surveying storm damage including
blizzards, tornadoes and flooding.
This past year, in March 2006, the Patrol
traded a Piper Saratoga six-passenger,
low-wing aircraft with 8,000 hours of
flight time for a Cessna T210 sixpassenger, high-wing aircraft with 2,500
flight hours. The Patrol experienced 22
years of service from the Piper Saratoga.
The Piper Saratoga was nearing its viable
use due to flight hours and was limited in
its use due to its low-wing configuration.
The Cessna T210 has the same
passenger/equipment carrying abilities,
yet can fly at a higher altitude and faster
speed due to the turbo prop engine. The
high-wing configuration of the Cessna
T210 allows for the ability to perform all
of the tasks required by the Patrol in
areas of enforcement, surveillance,
searches and storm surveying.
The State Patrol currently has two
Cessna Model 182 aircraft that have over
10,000 hours of flight time. The State
Patrol is in the process of trying to
replace these aircraft due to the high
hours of operation on the aircraft’s
frame. The State Patrol would like to
replace all aircraft in service within the
unit between 7,500 – 8,000 hours of
flight time.
Two Trooper/Pilots are assigned to each
aircraft and are available to take flights
at a moments notice, 24-hours per day,
weather permitting. The Trooper/Pilots
adjust their schedules between day and
evening shifts to accommodate flying
needs and to maximize the use of the
aircraft.
During 2006, the State Patrol Air Wing
accumulated 2,069 total hours of flight
time including:
• Searching for lost persons and
fugitives: 41 hours
• Criminal surveillance: 114 hours
• Transporting of persons:
149
hours
• Emergency
blood
and
eye
bank/tissue relays: 67 hours
In addition, Trooper/Pilots participate in
holiday weekend enforcement efforts
including C.A.R.E. – Combined Accident
Reduction Effort, and the Governor’s
Traffic Safety Bureau’s s.T.E.P. – Special
Traffic Enforcement Programs. They are
Trooper/Pilot Bartels
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also used in high traffic volume events
including:
• University of Iowa football games
• Iowa State University football
games
• Iowa Speedway events
• Large volume concert events
The TI program is a unit within District
15.
Life Flight at collision scene
The State Patrol currently has a total of
thirty-one investigators in the field.
These thirty-one officers have received
an additional eighty hours of training
covering
such
areas
as
evidence
recognition and collection, field sketches,
measuring, scale diagramming; along
with vehicle, light bulb, and speedometer
examinations. The investigators are also
trained in utilizing calculations to make
speed determinations from a myriad of
evidence including skid marks, scuff
marks, airborne vehicles or objects and
by using linear or circular momentum
equations.
The State Patrol also has
fifteen
Collision
Reconstructionist
Specialists. These officers have received
further training in collision investigation
by attending an additional eighty hours
of schooling.
Pilot on traffic enforcement
TECHNICAL COLLISION
INVESTIGATIONS
Since the first automobile fatality in Iowa
on September 29, 1905, state officials
have recognized the need to investigate
traffic-related collisions.
Starting with
the very first Iowa State Patrol Academy
in 1935, vehicle collision investigation
has been incorporated into the training
curriculum. In 1983, this endeavor was
complimented by the training of all
officers
in
Advanced
Collision
Investigation.
Currently, officers that
attend the Department of Public Safety
Basic Academy are trained in Advanced
Collision Investigation.
All collision investigators for the Iowa
State Patrol are available to conduct indepth
investigations
of
collisions
involving fatalities and to provide
technical assistance at the scene of the
serious collisions.
The Iowa State
Patrol’s collision investigators provide
The Technical Collision Investigation
program
consists
of
officers
who
volunteer to receive additional training to
become Technical Collision Investigators.
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assistance to other law
agencies when requested.
enforcement
state.
This equipment allows the
investigators to retrieve data and
information such as speed at time of
collision, braking distance, and seat belt
usage. These kits will be an integral part
of future traffic investigations and will
supplement the investigations that our
officers conduct. The officers have the
ability to perform various mathematical
calculations that are commonly used in
collision reconstruction.
These
technical
specialists
were
requested to assist in the investigation of
158 collisions in 2006. Local agencies
requested these officers on many of
these collisions due to their expertise
and specialized training.
Over 500
requests for copies of reports are
received each year. There is a full-time
Sergeant who coordinates the program
and one civilian who works in the
Technical Collision Investigation Office.
The Technical Investigation program has
taken great strides in keeping up with
technology.
All of the technical
investigators
have
cameras,
programmable
calculators,
laptop
computers and access to electronic
measuring equipment.
MCSAP
The Iowa State Patrol Motor Carrier
Safety Assistance Program (MSCAP) was
created in 1992. The MCSAP unit is a
specialty group within District 15.
Specially trained MCSAP troopers travel
Iowa’s
roadways
identifying
and
removing the ill, fatigued and impaired
operators of commercial vehicles, thus
providing a safer environment for the
motoring public that travel our state’s
highways.
The commercial vehicles
traveling within our state represent a
significant percentage of the total miles
driven on our roadways. The safety, as
well as the proper operation and
attention to laws, is essential for these
commercial vehicle operators.
The MCSAP Core Group is comprised of
ten full-time troopers, as well as 160
part-time troopers that have been
trained in identifying commercial vehicle
violations.
In addition, there is a
Sergeant in charge of the unit and
administrative support.
Trooper making field sketch
The Technical Investigation Office uses a
computer drawing system to complete
color scale drawings for courtroom
presentation. The TI program also has
five VC2000 brake testing computers
that accurately calculate the drag factor
for a specific roadway and/or vehicle.
During the fiscal year of 2006, the Core
Group conducted 5,142 inspections that
resulted in 103 vehicles being placed
out-of-service. Also, Troopers identified
1,409 operator out-of-service violations.
These inspections from the Core Group
resulted in 1,708 citations and 5,658
The State Patrol also uses four Vetronix
Crash Data Retrieval Systems across the
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throughout the state. The area concept
allows for rapid deployment and reduced
response times, which provide optimum
service to the entire state. Each of the
four tactical teams consists of 10
troopers and two sergeants. The two
sergeants serve as the team leader and
assistant team leader.
Utilizing their
expertise in specialized equipment,
weapons and tactics the tactical teams
provide operational support to local law
enforcement agencies, federal authorities
and to the military. The State Patrol
tactical teams originated in 1977 and
during the past 29 years have been
activated to handle numerous emergency
and high risk situations throughout the
state.
Tactical teams have been
deployed for incidents such as; armed
barricaded suspects, hostage situations,
search and arrest warrant services,
clandestine
methamphetamine
laboratories, correctional facility riots,
civil disturbances, searches for lost or
missing persons, natural disasters,
passenger train derailments, dignitary
protection, and encounters with heavily
armed individuals. To ensure proficiency
and professionalism, the tactical teams
train at least two days a month and
conduct annual 40-hour training sessions
in the spring and fall.
warning memorandums. The Core Group
has continually been recognized by
federal authorities as being one of the
best for out of service violation
percentages.
Core Group members
seized $153,980 in currency and
$848,835 in illegal drugs.
The MCSAP Core Group routinely assists
as needed when called upon for
additional duties within the State Patrol.
Some
of
the
assignments
are
R.A.G.B.R.A.I., Farm Progress Show,
GTSB special projects, National Road
projects, and working with numerous
agencies on special projects. They also
assist
the
Federal
Motor
Carrier
personnel with their compliance reviews.
The Core Group conducts monthly areawide special projects and works within
the local Districts on their special
projects when called upon to do so.
Trooper Hildreth on vehicle stop
TACTICAL TEAMS
The State Patrol Division has 4 Area
tactical teams located geographically
Tactical Team Training
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In 2006, the four teams were activated a
total of 27 times for high risk warrant
services, most of which were clandestine
methamphetamine laboratory related.
The Area “A” team was activated 5
times; Area “B” was activated 6 times,
Area “C” was activated 7 times and Area
“D was activated 9 times. In addition to
the warrant services, the teams were
also used for dignitary protection during
Presidential and Vice-Presidential visits
to the state. The teams provided tactical
support to the Ames Police Department
during Iowa State University’s annual
VEISHEA celebration and to the Cedar
Falls Police Department during the
University
of
Northern
Iowa’s
Homecoming festivities.
members of the Department of Public
Safety and outside law enforcement
agencies in the areas of narcotics
detection,
evidence
recovery
and
tracking. Currently, the State Patrol has
four canines deployed throughout the
state.
To maintain proficiency, the
handler and dogs train on a regular basis
and must meet stringent standards of
performance to maintain certification.
These canines have proven to be a
valuable tool in identifying hidden loads
of narcotics in vehicles that would have
otherwise gone undetected.
For the success of the tactical teams
mission, team members attended several
schools and training sessions to become
Type II WMD NIMS compliant. This was
necessary to be able to properly respond
to chemical and biological incidents in
Iowa.
The tactical teams also provided training
to DPS officers and invited local law
enforcement agencies to attend a
training session entitled “Active Armed
Encounter Training”. The training was
designed to provide officers with the
mental and tactical skills needed to
successfully respond to an active shooter
situation.
Officers received classroom
training and the opportunity to practice
their skills and conduct scenario-based
exercises in schools and businesses. The
training took place in the months of
June, July and August in towns across
the state and received excellent reviews
from all attendees.
Trooper Training canine
During 2006, the canine unit was
responsible
for
the
seizure
of
$1,778,940 in street value of illegal
narcotics and over $925,000 in drugtainted United States currency.
CHAPLAINS
The purpose of the Chaplain Program
within the Iowa State Patrol Division is to
offer friendship, support and spiritual
help to those in the organization and the
citizens they will come in contact with
through their daily activity.
CANINE UNIT
The Iowa State Patrol canine unit assists
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Chaplain conference in Des Moines
Color Guard at State Capitol
These Chaplains are not sworn peace
officers and volunteer their services to
the Iowa State Patrol Division. During
2006, Chaplains rode with troopers to
enhance their involvement in our
organization. Chaplains were also called
upon to assist with death notifications,
hospital visitations of active and retired
members, as well as counseling with
officers and family members. They are
vital in assisting the family and especially
the officer who is involved in a critical
incident.
The Iowa State Patrol
Chaplains also participate in the annual
Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony.
The Iowa State Patrol Color/Honor Guard
is comprised of 28 Troopers in four
teams, organized by areas.
In
December of 2006, the Honor/Color
Guard welcomed new members to their
ranks. Team members receive training
in protocols and procedures to familiarize
them with their duties. The training
consists of training in Close Order Drill,
Ceremonial Rifle Manual of Arms, Color
Guard Procedures, 21-Gun Salute, Flag
Folding, Casket Drill, Death Watch, and
Uniform Inspection and Maintenance.
In May of 2006, the Honor/Color Guard
represented the Iowa State Patrol in the
Aquidneck Island Police Parade in Rhode
Island. This national police parade is
designed to honor our fallen comrades
and is the only of its kind in the nation.
Forty-eight
teams
from
municipal,
county, and State participated in the
event this year, and up to 26 teams had
a Color Guard represented. At the end
of the competition, the Iowa State Patrol
Honor/Color Guard received the award
for second place, missing the first place
prize by .03 of a point.
Currently, the program has 32 Chaplains
serving throughout the state.
COLOR/HONOR GUARDS
Iowa State Patrol Color/Honor Guard’s
mission is, “To represent the Department
of Public Safety in Funeral, Memorial
Services, Ceremonial Events, and honor
other law enforcement agencies when
requested. The Honor Guard strives to
set the standard for all members in
exemplifying the highest professionalism
in State Law Enforcement.”
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The Color/Honor Guard participated in numerous events throughout the year.
Below is a summary of the events conducted in 2006:
January 20, 2006
Funeral for Forest City Police Chief Doug Book
April 11, 2006
Multi-State Conference for Victims, Victim Service
Providers, and Law Enforcement hosted by the US
Attorney’s Office
April 25, 2006
Iowa Narcotics Officer’s Association
May 16, 2006
Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at Urbandale Baptist
Church
May 23, 2006
Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at the Peace Officer
Memorial on the Capitol Complex
June 14, 2006
Region 7 DRE Conference in Kansas City, MO
June 22, 2006
Funeral for Retired Sergeant Harlan “Harley” Pratt X-205
October 19, 2006
World Food Prize at the State Capitol
November 11, 2006
EMS Association conference “Honoring Our Own”
Program Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Public
Health
November 17, 2006
Commemoration of the Trooper Charles Whitney Bench
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COMMUNICATIONS
Iowa State Patrol Communications is a network
of
communication
centers
and
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repeater/tower sites providing statewide mobile
voice communications for more than 1,000
state law enforcement officers (Department of
Public Safety, Department of Transportation
and the Department of Natural Resources). In
addition, ISP Communications provides
services for numerous federal, county and local
law enforcement officers and agencies. The
Iowa State Patrol has six communications
centers positioned throughout the state in Des
Moines, Atlantic, Storm Lake, Cedar Falls,
Cedar Rapids and Fairfield.
•
23,923 calls were received on
wireless 911
•
1,722,987 radio transmissions for
the fiscal year.
•
3,864,290
transactions
•
10,587 IOWA system transactions
between the six communication
centers.
•
245,127 calls to the 511 system for
road information (Nov-April)
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, ISP
Communications handled:
•
456,821 total telephone minutes
provided to the public for 511 calls
(Nov-April)
•
Iowa State Patrol Communications
entered 2,225 warrants of arrest into
the Iowa On-line Warrants system
(IOWA) and the National Crime
Information Center (NCIC)
•
2,039,367 total transactions (phone
and radio) among all six
communication centers combined.
The break down of these
transactions are as follows:
•
316,380 telephone calls made or
received (Does not include 511
traffic)
•
15,433
received on the State
Patrol’s toll-free HELP Line (1-800525-5555)
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IOWA
System
ISP Communications Staffing Levels
Spec
II
PSE1 AA
Atlantic
6
Cedar Falls
9
Cedar Rapids
9
Des Moines
11
1
Fairfield
6
1
Storm Lake
6
1
Tech
2
Tech
3
Engineer
Chief
Eng.
ITS4 Total
1
1
2nd Ave Shop
1
1
ISP HQ
Total
Sec
2
3
4
1
1
4
6
1
1
1
47
3
1
1
In August 2002, Governor Thomas J.
Vilsack called upon the Iowa Department
of Public Safety to begin the process of
developing an Iowa AMBER Alert Plan. A
Committee was convened including State
and
Local
Law
Enforcement,
Broadcast/Media
and
Emergency
Management Coordinators to identify and
develop processes for enacting an
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AMBER Alert Plan. On March 13, 2003
Iowa’s
AMBER
Alert
Plan
was
implemented.
Since implementation,
Iowa
has
had
11
AMBER
Alert
Activations. In 2006, the Iowa State
Patrol issued 1 AMBER Alert out of
LeMars, Iowa for two young girls who
were
both
safely
recovered.
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The Districts of the
Iowa State Patrol
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DISTRICT
#1
Des Moines
Lt. Doug Mollenhauer
District Demographics
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Counties: Dallas, Polk, Jasper, Boone, Story and Marshall
3,601 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 9,265 miles
District Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 4 Sergeants and 32 Patrol
Officers
749,382 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District 1 is located at the Interstate 80 and Second Avenue Interchange on the
north side of Des Moines. The current building houses not only members of the
state patrol but the Division of Criminal Investigation.
District 1 Troopers work very closely with other area law enforcement agencies.
In 2006, over 675 hours were spent assisting other city, county and federal
agencies. Post 1 troopers assist with RAGBRAI, Iowa State Fair, VEISHA, Iowa
State University football games and the Newton Speedway. Troopers in District 1
spent close to 400 hours on executive protection for President and Vice
Presidential visits to the Des Moines area during 2006.
In 2006, District 1 had four Troopers called up for National Guard duty.
2006 Statistics:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Arrests
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
9,430
2,571
248
941
17,452
52
14,747
507
20
Other Alcohol Contacts
123
DISTRICT
#2
Osceola
Lt. Tom Lampe
District Demographics
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•
•
•
•
Counties: Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Madison, Ringgold, Union, Warren and
Wayne
4,015 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 7,495 miles
Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 17 Patrol Officers
566,218 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District 2 is located in Osceola on Interstate 35 at Exit 36. District #2 is home to
the popular Lakeside Casino which increases traffic in the area. District #2 also
assists the Des Moines Metropolitan area with many different types of situations
and calls for service.
This year District 2 assigned Troopers to assist with the Iowa State Fair,
Indianola Balloon Classic, R.A.G.B.R.A.I., American Legion Boys State and the
Farm Progress Show.
2006 Statistics:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Arrests
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
11,049
1,790
64
1,420
9,900
25
17,085
241
21
Other Alcohol Contacts
139
DISTRICT
#3
Council Bluffs
Lt. Mike Van Berkum
District Demographics
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•
•
•
•
Counties: Pottawattamie, Cass, Adair, Mills Montgomery, Adams, Taylor,
Fremont, Page
4,952 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 9,978
Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 31 Patrol Officers
1,063,330 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District #3 is located in far southwest Iowa. It is bordered by Nebraska to the
west and Missouri to the south. District #3 personnel also patrol over 200 miles
of Iowa’s interstate system. The Council Bluffs/Omaha metropolitan area is the
center of traffic activity in the district. Troopers assist throughout the year with
such events as the Adams County Speedway, Operation TNT, Council Bluffs’ July
4th celebration, and other various community events. District #3 is also the
leader in the Iowa State Patrol’s criminal interdiction efforts. Their efforts and
tactics have been modeled as a success story throughout the United States.
2006 Statistics
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Contacts
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
11,118
2,713
175
2,658
15,078
105
15,010
443
22
Other Alcohol Contacts 179
DISTRICT
#4
Denison
Lt. Steve Loftus
District Demographics
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•
•
•
•
Counties: Greene, Guthrie, Carroll, Audubon, Crawford, Shelby, Monona,
Harrison
4,866 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 9,373
Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 21 Patrol Officers
538,137 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District #4 is located in west-central Iowa. The District Office is on Highway #30
on the east side of Denison. A primary responsibility is Interstate #29 in the
western portion of the District. District #4 serves as a forward command center
for any incident that may occur at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant.
Troopers assist with a variety of community events throughout the district such
as the annual Donna Reed Festival in Denison.
2006 Statistics
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seat Belt Contacts
OWI Contacts
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
8,138
1,678
88
924
9,797
41
9,709
177
23
Other Alcohol Contacts
122
DISTRICT
#5
Cherokee
Lt. Rick Henderson
District Demographics
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•
•
•
•
Counties: Sac, Ida, Woodbury, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista
3,942 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 8,114
Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 17 Patrol Officers
606,532 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District #5 is located in west-central Iowa. The District Office is located west of
the Highway #59/#3 Junction. The heaviest traffic activity occurs in the Sioux
City metropolitan area. The Troopers worked several dignitary visits throughout
the year including a visit by President George Bush. Storm Lake is also a popular
area with visitors to the district. A State Radio Center is also located in Storm
Lake.
Many local state and federal authorities were assisted throughout the year for a
total of 1,314 hours. Narcotics valued at over $338,000 were also seized in
2006.
2006 Statistics
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Contacts
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
9,448
2,047
136
674
10,707
32
13,326
150
24
Other Alcohol Contacts
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DISTRICT
#6
Spencer
Lt. Kelly Hindman
District Demographics
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•
•
•
•
Counties: Clay, Dickinson, Emmet, Lyon, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Sioux
4,232 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 8,216 miles
Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 17 Patrol Officers.
638,665 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
The Iowa State Patrol District #6 is located in far northwest Iowa. It is bordered
by South Dakota on the west and Minnesota on the north. District #6 is home
to the Iowa Great Lakes area with Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake. The district
office is located at the north junction of Highway #18 & #71 on the far north end
of Spencer.
District #6 personnel offer varied assistance for larger events such as the Clay
County Fair, the largest county fair in the United States; Iowa Great Lakes
holiday events; Orange City Tulip Festival; Emmetsburg St. Patrick’s Day
Celebration; Spring Iowa County Attorney’s Convention; and the Spencer Flagfest
Celebration.
2006 Statistics:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Arrests
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
10,764
2,169
161
434
10,222
34
13,053
122
25
Other Alcohol Contacts
195
DISTRICT
#7
Fort Dodge
Lt. Dallas Scott
District Demographics
• Counties: Webster, Calhoun, Pocahontas, Kossuth, Wright, Humboldt and
Hamilton
• 4,428 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles - 8,846 miles
• Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 19 Patrol Officers
• 648,792 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
Troopers spent 760 hours investigating various collisions. 86 narcotics arrests
were made. Troopers apprehended 45 wanted persons and located 7 missing
persons. Officers processed 88 abandoned vehicles. Troopers transported a total
of 90 relays of which 28 were medical and 23 eye bank relays.
In 2006, 743 hours were spent assisting other agencies. In June, two days were
spent directing traffic for the tractor cruise across north central Iowa. The month
of July includes numerous July 4th celebrations, the Lake City rodeo, the ABATE
motorcycle rally and the Fort Dodge Dragon Boat races. In August, Fort Dodge
hosts the girl’s state softball tournament which results in a week of traffic
direction by troopers. September involves the Dayton Labor Day parade and
rodeo, and the Pony Express ride through Webster County. In October, Fort
Dodge hosts the state high school cross country meet.
2006 Statistics
• Speed Contacts
• Seat Belts
• OWI Arrests
• Motorist Assist
• Total Arrests
• Felony Arrest
• Traffic Warnings
• Collisions Investigation
10,731
1,632
79
1,389
11,638
15
14,121
226
26
Other Alcohol Contacts
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DISTRICT
#8
Mason City
Lt. William Hon
District Demographics
• Counties: Winnebago, Hancock, Cerro, Gordo, Worth, Mitchell, Floyd,
Howard and Chickasaw
• 3,884 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles - 4,186 miles
• Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 19 Patrol Officers
• 496,780 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
During the year of 2006, Post 8 personnel worked 4183 days comprising of
37,115.7 duty hours. Routine patrol accounted for 7176.4 of the officer’s time,
25,938.1 hours was spent on assignment time, and 346.8 hours assisting other
agencies. Most of the assignment time was in the FTO training period of 7 new
Troopers. With the increase in 2006 of 7 new officers being assigned to Post 8
enforcement production was up over 2005. Post 8 showed an increase in traffic
fatalities from 2005. There were 15 fatalities collisions in Post 8 as compared to
9 in 2005. The Area C Tact Team was busy assisting with search warrants with
the DNE through out Area C. Post 8 Trooper also spent time assisting other
agencies with special events.
2006 Statistics
• Speed Contacts
• Seat Belts
• OWI Arrests
• Motorist Assist
• Total Arrests
• Felony Arrest
• Traffic Warnings
• Collisions Investigation
7,856
953
72
438
7,320
16
8,210
184
27
Other Alcohol Contacts
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DISTRICT
#9
Cedar Falls
Lt. Rick Klein
District Demographics
• Counties: Bremer, Blackhawk, Grundy, Butler, Franklin and Hardin
• 3,207 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles - 3,735 miles
• Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 21 Patrol Officers
• 662,971 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District 9 stresses cooperation with other agencies in the District. The officers of
District 9 have frequently worked projects with other agencies including the UNI
homecoming, where our paddy wagon is provided and the Troopers assist with
crowd control during the homecoming festivities. The District 9 officers work well
in cooperation with the DNE in solving narcotics violations that occur on the
highways of District 9. We have also assisted the DNR in our state parks by
providing traffic control and assisting with alcohol violations in the parks.
During 2006 , the Troopers of District 9 had a total of 40,746 man-hours. A
total of 84 narcotics arrests with a value of $ 5,261 were made. The value of
recovered stolen property was $ 38,785. District #9 assisted numerous agencies
with dignitary protection. District #9 also provides an intern program for local
college students. We usually have at least 2 students per year that work with the
officers at District #9 learning all about law enforcement. The students are from
Hawkeye Community College and the University of Northern Iowa.
2006 Statistics
• Speed Contacts
• Seatbelt Contacts
• OWI Arrest
• Motorist Assist
• Total Arrest
• Felony Arrest
• Traffic Warnings
• Collisions Investigated
10,924
1,235
107
827
10,422
16
12,222
185
28
Other alcohol contacts
93
DISTRICT
#10
Oelwein
Lt. David A. Eick
District Demographics
• Counties: Allamakee, Buchanan, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette and
Winneshiek
• 4,597 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles - 5,047 miles
• Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 20 Patrol Officers
• 682,743 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District #10 is located in far northeast Iowa. It is bordered by Minnesota to the north
and Wisconsin/Illinois to the east. District #10 Troopers assist with many different
events in the Dubuque area. The Field of Dreams in Dyersville also has events in which
the State Patrol assists.
Two District 10 Troopers were injured in the line of duty in 2006. They both recovered
and returned to full-duty.
During 2006, members of District 10 provided security and transportation for visits from
Governor Vilsack and Lieutenant Governor Pedersen, as well as the First Lady of Iowa,
Christie Vilsack.
2006
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Statistics
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Arrest
Motorist Assist
Total Arrest
Felony Arrest
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
14,398
1,460
95
704
8,340
10
18,793
320
29
Other alcohol contacts
175
DISTRICT
#11
Cedar Rapids
Lt. Randy Jones
District Demographics
• Counties: Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Linn, Poweshiek and Tama
• 3,960 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles - 6800 miles
• Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 4 Sergeants and 28 Patrol Officers.
• 915,530 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
On April 13, 2006, Iowa City was struck with a devastating tornado that caused millions of dollars
in damages and left much of the city without power. District 11 responded and was assisted by
many surrounding Districts. District 11 hosted two overnight stops of RAGBRAI in Marengo and
Coralville.
In August 2006, District 11 was host to the Farm Progress Show held at Amana. The event was
plagued with rain the first day, but dried out the next two. The overall attendance was over
250,000 persons, and 60 troopers from throughout the State arrived to help.
District 11 is home to Iowa’s only nuclear power plant, located near Palo. District 11 is the
forward command post in the event of a disaster at the plant. 2006 was the year that the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, the State EOC, and the local EOC put together an evaluated exercise to
test our readiness. District 11 hosted the National Guard, DOT, DNR, and representatives from
the State EOC at the command center. District 11 also sent representatives to the Linn County
EOC and to the Benton County EOC. The front line preparedness was given passing evaluation
remarks.
District 11 provided security and traffic control with the assistance of neighboring Districts at six
Hawkeye Football games. As in years past, each game was a sellout, and over 426,000 tickets
fans attended throughout the season. September 30 saw a late night game against Ohio State
that brought in national attention including ESPN Game Day broadcast throughout the day.
2006 Statistics:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI arrests
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
15,540
1,217
147
1,158
13,344
83
17,319
490
Other Alcohol Contacts
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475
DISTRICT
#12
Stockton
Lt. Frank Fisher
District Demographics
• Counties: Cedar, Jackson, Jones, Muscatine and Scott
• 3,383 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles - 6941 miles
• Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 4 Sergeants and 25 Patrol Officers
• 762,806 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
District 12 Troopers strive to courteously serve and protect the citizens of Iowa
and the countless motorists that travel our highways.
In 2006, more than
$90,000 dollars worth of illegal narcotics and drug proceeds were seized during
routine traffic stops.
With diligence and determination, District 12 Troopers continue to strive towards
the District goals and those set forth by Colonel Garrison. Our Troopers work
closely with other law enforcement agencies. Troopers assisted at the local
festivals and county fairs such as the Jackson County Rodeo, the Iowa-Illinois
Tug Fest and the annual Quad Cities Air Show.
2006 Statistics:
• Speed Contacts
• Seatbelt Contacts
• OWI arrests
• Motorist Assists
• Total Arrests
• Felony Arrests
• Traffic Warnings
• Collisions Investigated
11,186
1,243
130
1,014
10,982
15
12,850
274
31
Other Alcohol Contacts
570
DISTRICT
#13
Mount Pleasant
Lt. Curt Henderson
District Demographics
• Counties: Louisa, Washington, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Lee and Van Buren
• 3,274 Square Miles
• Paved Roadway Miles 5600 miles
• District Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 17 Patrol Officers.
• 800,505 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
Computerization of all District 13 patrol vehicles became a reality at the close of 2006.
Reaching this goal has created new opportunities to examine many of the old ways we
have done things and explore new applications to make our operations more efficient.
One of the advantages of computerization in our patrol vehicles is that we now have
quick and easy access to a detailed breakdown of time that’s been allocated to various
duties of the Trooper. As an example, in 2006 1051 hours were dedicated towards
offering assistance to municipal, county, state, and federal agencies. This is certainly in
keeping with one of the goals Colonel Garrison set for us in 2006 and is one of the
reasons why the Iowa State Patrol is looked to as a leader in rural law enforcement
communities.
The District 13 area has several annual events in which local communities have come to
rely upon our assistance to them. The Old Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant, the
Tri-State Rodeo in Fort Madison, and a number of small town festivals allow our
personnel to serve in a variety of roles that support the County and Municipal Law
Enforcement agencies in the District, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of the citizens
of southeast Iowa.
2006
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Statistics:
Speed Contacts
Seatbelt Contacts
OWI Arrests
Motorist Assists
Total Arrests
Felony Arrests
Traffic Warnings
Collisions Investigated
9,737
1,204
70
348
7,656
2
11,651
207
Other Alcohol Contacts
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372
DISTRICT
#14
Ottumwa
Lt. Dean De Koter
District Demographics
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•
•
•
•
Counties:
Davis, Keokuk, Marion, Monroe, Wapello, Mahaska
Appanoose
3,568 Square Miles
Paved Roadway Miles - 6,943 miles
Personnel consist of 1 Lieutenant, 3 Sergeants and 13 Patrol Officers.
442,000 miles of patrol were logged in 2006
and
The Iowa State Patrol District 14 is located in southeast Iowa. District 14 has
two of the largest recreational areas in the state with Lake Rathbun and Lake Red
Rock. The district office is located on Old Highway 34 just east of Roemer
Avenue and new US 34 East.
District 14 continues to assist local agencies and other posts with such yearly
activities as the Knoxville Nationals, Pella Tulip Festival, Newton Raceway, Iowa
State University and University of Iowa football games.
Throughout the year Troopers from Post 14 assisted the local drug task force with
meth lab investigations. A total of 1,627 hours where spent assisting city,
federal and county law enforcement agencies when requested in 2006
2006 Statistics:
• Speed Contacts
• Seatbelt Contacts
• OWI Arrests
• Motorist Assists
• Total Arrests
• Felony Arrests
• Traffic Warnings
• Collisions Investigated
8,124
935
105
154
6,633
4
9,593
195
33
Other Alcohol Contacts
149
DISTRICT #16 – Des Moines
Lt. Mark Logsdon
Formerly known as Capitol Police, District #16 was established in the year 2000 and is
located in the Lucas State Office Building on the Capitol Complex. District 16 is tasked
with maintaining security for the Capitol Complex, and Terrace Hill. The Capitol Complex
includes the property of the State Capitol building and 12 other State office buildings
that are located on 167 acres in the heart of Des Moines. The Governor’s residence,
known as Terrace Hill sits west of the Capitol Complex on 6.5 acres. District #16
Supervision consists of a Lieutenant and three Assistant Commanders.
As a part of the Iowa State Patrol’s efforts to strengthen homeland security, District #16
personnel maintain security checkpoints at public entrances in the Capitol and Judicial
buildings. In 2006, District #16 implemented a new security management system.
Implementation of this system began by issuing over 8000 new security identification
badges to State employees and includes the use of the metal detectors, x-ray equipment
and new security cameras. This new security system enhances the system that was
already in place, to provide a safer and more secure environment for state employees
and visitors.
In 2006, over 185,000 people visited the Capitol Complex. District #16 Troopers proudly
provided security for the Governor, the First Family, State workers and all who visit the
State’s Capitol.
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EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
UNIT
The Executive Protection Unit of the Iowa State Patrol was first established in
1972 to provide security to the Governor and First Family. The unit has
undergone many changes over the years.
They provide security for the
Governor, Lieutenant Governor and their families. Assistance is also provided in
the planning and coordinating of the protected person’s activities. They also
assist in security issues involving other dignitaries that are visiting Iowa. Staffing
for the Executive Protection Unit has changed over time with added duties and
responsibilities. The current Executive Protection Unit has seven members. A
Lieutenant serves as the District Commander. Two Sergeants serve as Assistant
District Commanders. Four other Troopers are also assigned to the Unit. The
Executive Protection Unit further coordinates assistance from the Patrol Districts
throughout the state in meeting the responsibility of protecting these dignitaries.
Threat assessments are also analyzed by the E.P.U. in coordinating travel and
public appearances. The unit drove 78,220 miles in patrol vehicles and an
additional 35,000 miles were driven in the Governor’s vehicle. The seven
members of the Executive Protection Unit worked 12,736 hours during 2006 to
ensure the safety of the Governor, First Lady, Lt. Governor and numerous visiting
dignitaries to the State of Iowa.
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We continue to take great pride in helping to
ensure the safety of all Iowans and our many
visitors to our great state. Our time-honored
motto still stands as our creed:
Courtesy - Service - Protection
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