Only 1 MORE WEEK to submit applications for Trooper 1 and Trooper 2 positions, and the 45th Basic Academy. Now's the time to act if you want to start a journey of purpose with Iowa's premier, accredited law enforcement agency. Visit https://t.co/4cOFyeBElT and get started today!
Extra Troopers will be out this weekend and on Sunday to assist motorist to arrive safely at their destinations. These special enforcement projects will 👀 for OWI, Speeding, Distracted Driving and Seatbelt offenses. Please be safe & make good decisions.
1-14 7:25 ⚠️⚠️BLIZZARD WARNING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN INTO CENTRAL IOWA TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY ⚠️⚠️ over western Iowa and toward the I-35 corridor of central Iowa. Travel may be impossible at times. Stay informed and plan to reduce travel accordingly. #511iaorg
ISTA member Trp Sean Helton & ISP Col Nathan Fulk presented a check for $12,000 to Susan G. Komen Greater Iowa.
The funds raised were proceeds from the @PinkPatchPrjct. Over 1200 patches were sold. Special thanks to those that supported this important project! @IowaTroopers
We're pleased to announce Mindy Coe #224 to the rank of Lieutenant, District 5 Commander in Cherokee. She is a 14-year veteran of the Patrol who started her career in District 8 – Mason City. In 2016, she was promoted to Sergeant in District 8. Congratulations Lt. Coe!
Lt Jay Smith spent the last 32 years serving the state of Iowa. Today, he came to turn in his equipment for the last time.
Lt. Smith has been a leader, a mentor, & a friend to many.
Please help us show our appreciation for his hard work and dedication to citizens in our state.
The Iowa State Troopers Association needs your help. Which patch should they use?
To vote:
Pink with Black writing like with a 👍
Black with Pink writing like with a ❤️
The patch will be for sale in the near future. @IowaSPOC
July 28th,1935 - 50 officers began their shifts as the 1st members of the Iowa Highway Patrol.
A lot has changed in 85 years, but our steadfast commitment to keeping motorists & roadways safe remains the same. It's an honor for us to serve & protect.
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SPEED ENFORCEMENT: Vehicle miles traveled are down in the pandemic, yet a 113% increase in citations (708) issued for 100 mph+ over 4-yr. average.
Today, we joined NHTSA Region 7 partners to launch an initiative:
@NEstatepatrol@kshighwaypatrol@MSHPTrooperGHQ@ARStatePolice
We need your help- Currently we are in 17th place.
Together we can make the top 12 in the National #CruiserCalendar contest. Vote here: https://t.co/bTNCBAR7dA
Scroll to the bottom & select Iowa! You may vote once from EACH of your devices.
The State of Iowa has launched the new dedicated #COVID-19 in Iowa website providing data, prevention strategies, state agency info links, resources, FAQs and more. We'll continue to push our news to this site. Kudos to the Iowa comms team! Check it out: https://t.co/3i6g9K9Zec