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Iowa Officer Dragged by Vehicle Treated for Minor Injuries
An officer with the Washington (IA) Police Department was dragged by a vehicle for several blocks by a vehicle that had been stopped for not displaying license plates shortly after midnight on Saturday night.
August 3, 2020
An officer with the Washington (IA) Police Department was dragged by a vehicle for several blocks by a vehicle that had been stopped for not displaying license plates shortly after midnight on Saturday night.
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Tips and Tactics for Dealing with Subjects on the Autism Spectrum
When you're dealing with a subject on the ASD spectrum, there may be no outward sign whatsoever of that individual's unique condition—people on the spectrum can physically look just like so-called "neurotypical" individuals. Here are some tips and tactics to keep in mind for encounters with ASD subjects.
December 6, 2019
Autism
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Illinois Man Accused of Striking Iowa Officer with Car
An Illinois man is being held after reportedly attempting to run down an officer with the Bettendorf (IA) Police Department before leading other officers on a high-speed vehicle pursuit.
November 22, 2019
Jonathan Swearingen is facing multiple charges related to his reportedly striking an Iowa officer with his vehicle during a high-speed pursuit.
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Iowa Department Unveils Fallen Officer Memorial Designed by Student
A senior at Dowling Catholic High School chose to help design a memorial for fallen officers at the West Des Moines Police department as his Eagle Scout service project.
October 25, 2019
Iowa Memorial
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Iowa Officer Injured in Vehicle Collision Expected to be Okay
An officer with the Davenport (IA) Police Department suffered non-life-threatening injuries when the patrol vehicle he was driving was struck broadside by a van at an intersection.
October 8, 2019
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Iowa Department to Add Cameras to Sidearms
Officers with the Hiawatha (IA) Police Department will soon have weapon-mounted cameras, thanks to funds from a local drug bust.
October 3, 2019
Patrol
Iowa Officer Visits Home of Boy Afraid of Monsters in his Room
An officer with the Eldridge (IA) Police Department visited the home of a woman who turned to police because her son was afraid to go to sleep in the room of the home they just moved into.
August 27, 2019
Officer Bruce Schwartz came to the home of a six-year-old boy, performed an extensive inspection, and reported to the boy that there were no monsters present. He returned the following day—the boy's first day of school—to follow-up.
Special Units
Iowa Department Announces Return of Bike Patrol
The Sioux City Police Department on Monday announced that it would be assigning some of its officers to bicycle patrol.
August 27, 2019
Patrol
Iowa Department Welcomes First Female Officer in 40 Years
The Blue Grass Police Department welcomed its first female officer to the ranks in 40 years on Tuesday.
August 23, 2019
Officer Misty Bunker is Blue Grass PD's first female officer in 40 years.
Patrol
Iowa Deputy Dies from Crash Injuries Suffered Friday
A Lyon County, IA, sheriff's deputy died Tuesday from injuries she suffered in a patrol vehicle crash on August 9.
August 14, 2019
Lyon County, IA, sheriff's deputy Stephanie Schreurs died Tuesday from injuries suffered last week in a patrol vehicle crash. (Photo: Lyon County SO/Facebook)
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Iowa Officers Rescue 2 Rafters from Rough Water
Osward said when he arrived at the dam, a couple, ages 44 and 49, were in the water and wearing life jackets but “both individuals’ heads kept getting sucked under the water.” The woman’s vest was also not properly applied, he said.
August 1, 2019
Dam Water
Patrol
Iowa Officer Shot in Face with BB Gun Returns Fire, Wounding Assailant
An officer with the Iowa City (IA) Police Department was reportedly shot in the face with a BB gun Monday.
July 31, 2019
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