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  • Access from 5/1 - 5/31
     May 1, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm

Access dates: May 1 – May 31, 2024 ILEA offers month-long access to the following online in-service courses that will satisfy mandatory annual in-service training for LEOs (Requirements as stated in 501-8.1(1)(d), (e), and (g)): Bloodborne Pathogens Hazardous Materials Mental Health Training To access the list of courses, please register before the 1st of the (more…)


  • May Course: 5/9 - 5/30
     May 9, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm

This 4-hour course is meant to meet the training requirement for the new Iowa Law (H.F) 2647. You will receive an invitation to course at the email address you provide in this registration form: This email address MUST be unique to only you. Please verify you have typed in your email address correctly. You will (more…)


  •  May 13, 2024 - May 17, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

This 5-day school will provide certification as an Iowa Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol Officer. Students must be confident and proficient in riding in all skill areas and be able to demonstrate each skill. Topics will include: uniform conduct of the skill tests, bike maintenance, and sports injury.  Firearms qualification and firearms range safety as it pertains (more…)


  •  May 17, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This eight-hour school is designed to go through and discuss the current Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Additionally, instruction includes review of the OWI and Implied Consent Law. This is a very in-depth and worthwhile class that deals with issues related to OWI Enforcement, along with reviewing the SFST test themselves. This is a must for (more…)


  •  May 21, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Drug Diversion in Long-Term Care Facilities is intended to train sworn law enforcement in conducting criminal investigations involving allegations of dependent adult abuse committed by caretakers within healthcare facilities in violation of Iowa Code 235E, with a targeted focus on drug diversion. For the intents and purposes of this training, drug diversion is the theft (more…)


  • Access from 6/1 - 6/30
     June 1, 2024
     12:00 am - 11:55 pm

Access dates: June 1 – June 30, 2024 ILEA offers month-long access to the following online in-service courses that will satisfy mandatory annual in-service training for LEOs (Requirements as stated in 501-8.1(1)(d), (e), and (g)): Bloodborne Pathogens Hazardous Materials Mental Health Training To access the list of courses, please register before the 1st of the (more…)


  • Technical Collision Investigation: Week 1
     June 3, 2024 - June 7, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Technical Collision Investigation: Week 2
     June 10, 2024 - June 14, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

**YOU MUST PURCHASE YOUR OWN SUPPLIES FOR THIS COURSE. PLEASE SEE THE SUPPLY LIST HERE.** It is highly recommended you attend the Advanced Collision Investigation School prior to attending the Technical Collision Investigation Course. Please contact the Technical Collision Investigator Coordinator Sergeant Michael Messerich with the Iowa State Patrol at messeric@dps.state.ia.us or cell: (515) 204-1886. (more…)


  •  June 4, 2024
     8:00 am - 12:00 pm

This class consists of approximately 1 hour of classroom instruction covering pursuit policies, safety issues, and deployment methods. The class then moves outside for approximately 3 hours of hands-on training. Each officer will be instructed on the pull method and curbside deployment method, using our spikeless training units. Vehicles will be used during this time (more…)


  •  August 5, 2024 - August 9, 2024
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

About the Training The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy is presenting a five day leadership training program for senior law enforcement officials. This training course is designed for Chiefs, Sheriff’s, Upper Command Staff or those who are preparing themselves for Command or Chief Executive Positions. Managing and leading law enforcement agencies has never been more difficult (more…)


  •  August 13, 2024
     8:00 am - 4:30 pm

This eight-hour school is designed to go through and discuss the current Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Additionally, instruction includes review of the OWI and Implied Consent Law. This is a very in-depth and worthwhile class that deals with issues related to OWI Enforcement, along with reviewing the SFST test themselves. This is a must for (more…)

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