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DCI 100TH ANNIVERSARY!

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investigative team.


JOIN US TO HONOR IOWA HEROES!

Governor Reynolds and DPS award lifesaving efforts.
Thursday, December 16
10:00 AM - Iowa Capitol Rotunda


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We're partnering with lodging providers to train Iowans to identify/report human
trafficking. Learn more here.


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loved ones.


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Update: Deceased Subject Identified In Iowa Falls Officer-Involved Shooting

December 10, 2021

DES MOINES, Iowa - The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has
identified the subject involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred
on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Jared Risius, 35, of
Eldora,…

Des Moines Bail Bondsmen Charged With Multiple Felonies

December 8, 2021

DES MOINES, Iowa - This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of
Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Division of Criminal
Investigation's participation in this investigation. 

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DCI Investigates Iowa Falls Officer-Involved Shooting

December 8, 2021

IOWA FALLS, Iowa - On December 8, 2021, at approximately 7:03 a.m., the Iowa
Falls Police Department, the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa State
Patrol responded to a request for assistance from a female regarding a male
that…

DCI investigation leads to arrest in Atlantic stabbing

December 7, 2021

Atlantic, Iowa - At approximately 11:51PM on December 5, 2021 the Atlantic
Police Department was notified by the Cass County Memorial Hospital of a male
stabbing victim that arrived at the emergency room.  The incident occurred at…

Update on November 21 officer-involved shooting in Appanoose County

December 3, 2021

Centerville, Iowa - Following the investigation into the November 21
officer-involved shooting in rural Appanoose County, the Division of Criminal
Investigation provided all investigative findings to the Iowa Office of the
Attorney…

Drive Merry, Bright, and Sober This Holiday Season: Drive Sober or Get Pulled
Over

December 3, 2021

Des Moines, Iowa - The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but
it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to impaired
driving.  Iowa Law Enforcement across the state will partner with the U.S.…

Update- Algona Officer Involved Shooting being investigated by DCI

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, the Algona Police Department requested the
assistance of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate an
officer-involved shooting which had occurred on the corner of Highway 169 and
Norwood Drive in Algona. 

The Algona Police Department…

Initiative Improves How Sexual-Assault Kits Are Handled

November 30, 2021

DES MOINES, IOWA - This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of
Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Iowa Office of the Attorney
General as a result of a collaboration on a sexual assault kit initiative. 

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Department of Public Safety Kicks Off Required Statewide Human Trafficking
Training Initiative With Lodging Providers

November 29, 2021

DES MOINES, Iowa – Human trafficking is happening in communities across Iowa.
Increased efforts to stamp out these horrible crimes will now include a new
statewide training initiative within the lodging industry. In 2020, the Iowa…

Officer Involved Shooting being investigated by DCI

November 25, 2021

Algona, Iowa - This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of Public
Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Algona Police Department as a result
of the Division of Criminal Investigation's assistance with this investigation…

Update #2 - DCI Investigating Appanoose County Officer Involved Shooting

At the request of Appanoose County Sheriff Gary Anderson and Centerville Police
Chief Tom Demry, the Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an
investigation into the November 21, 2021, officer-involved shooting in rural
Appanoose County. All investigative findings will be forwarded to the…

DCI Files Additional Charges Against Former Pleasantville Officer

November 24, 2021

Marion County, Iowa - On November 23, 2021, the DCI filed additional criminal
charges against Alec Veatch, a former Pleasantville police officer. Veatch was
taken into custody without incident and transported to the Mahaska County Jail.…

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SA Kristin Kotrous and Matt the Therapy Dog received specialized training from
Pups with a Purpose in Omaha where they met and trained with Henry the Wonder
Dog from the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office in Nebraska. Immediate friends and
outstanding students! #DCIK9 #Matt4Therapy https://t.co/OmQ9iQ9sDU

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Congrats to DOI Senior Analyst Tina Salisbury who received the Director's
Medallion from Investigative Ops Director Paul Fedderson. Tina was recognized
for her hard work to generate awareness for the Grandparent Scam impacting
families statewide. #WeAreDPS #CrimeFighters https://t.co/aJGgtHV4oB

Tue, 12/14/2021 - 03:29


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Seat belts are the best defense against impaired, aggressive, or distracted
drivers. Being buckled up during a crash helps keep you safe and secure inside
your vehicle; being completely ejected from a vehicle is almost always deadly.
The power is in your hands. #BuckleUp https://t.co/eIqLAEfrAV

Mon, 12/13/2021 - 01:01


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Did you know distracted driving claimed 2,841 lives in 2018 alone. Among those
killed: 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians and 77 bicyclists. The
power to reduce fatalities is in your hands. #PowerInYourHands #BuckleUp
#PhoneDown https://t.co/SfjhaYosBZ

Sat, 12/11/2021 - 01:01


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Kudos to this hardworking #DCI100 team honored with the Director's Medallion for
their outstanding efforts and contributions to the year-long initiative to
recognize the BCI/DCI first century of service to Iowans.
https://t.co/1La98IlBrn

Sat, 12/11/2021 - 01:01


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Following an autopsy, DCI has identified Jared Risius, 35, of Eldora, Iowa, as
the deceased subject in the officer-involved shooting that occurred in Iowa
Falls on Wednesday, December 8. For more details: https://t.co/E1iZFJrB0n
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Thu, 12/09/2021 - 23:51


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We're just hours away from these 24 recruits taking the oath to serve you!
#IowaStatePatrol #45Academy #Honor #WeAreDPS https://t.co/46ySIsVSF5

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 10:03


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It’s not a lot to ask. By simply following a few common-sense rules of the road,
we’ll all be more likely to make it home at the end of the day
*Buckle up
*Slow Down
*Focus on the road
*Drive sober https://t.co/8FJ4UA3HFG

Thu, 12/09/2021 - 01:01


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Congratulations to DCI's Hunter Bellon who was promoted to Special Agent In
Charge with Sex Offender Registry at a recent DPS Promotional Ceremony. Hunter
was formerly a Special Agent. Congratulations SAC Bellon! #DPSFamily #DCI
https://t.co/UwXywZ0V8t

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