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Iowa Law Enforcement Academy The official page for the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy government. The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) welcomes you to its page.

DISCLOSURE NOTICE: This website is maintained by an agency of the State of Iowa and all postings and content are subject to the public disclosure laws of the State of Iowa and the U.S. Although designed specifically for the men and women of the Iowa law enforcement community, all Iowa citizens are welcome to browse through our site. ILEA has been assigned the responsibility of providing training for Iowa peace officers, to coordinate training and to set standards for the law enforcement service. The Academy also provides training to jailers in county jails and city holding facilities and to telecommunicators throughout the state. In addition, the Academy administers a program of psychological testing of applicants for law enforcement positions, approves regional training programs, establishes hiring standards for peace officers, and provides audio-visual resources to law enforcement training and educational institutions.

🤝 Quality training takes great partners!For the past several Basic Academy cycles, Doll Distributing - Des Moines has ge...
10/15/2026

🤝 Quality training takes great partners!

For the past several Basic Academy cycles, Doll Distributing - Des Moines has generously supported our SFST wet lab training by providing alcohol and Uber rides for participants. This support allows recruits to practice their skills with live participants and observe the clues they are trained to recognize during impaired driving investigations.

Partnerships like this help us create realistic, meaningful training experiences that better prepare our recruits for the field.

Thank you, Doll Distributing - Des moines, for your continued support of ILEA and the next generation of Iowa law enforcement professionals! đźš” đź‘Ź

đźš” Week 6 is in the books! Recruits are spending more time putting their knowledge and skills to the test through hands-o...
10/09/2026

đźš” Week 6 is in the books! Recruits are spending more time putting their knowledge and skills to the test through hands-on scenarios and practical exercises. Training continues to become more dynamic, preparing recruits for the realities of the job. đź’Ş

Week 5 = Leadership Challenge! đź’ŞThis week, recruits put leadership into action as they took on a series of physical and ...
10/02/2026

Week 5 = Leadership Challenge! đź’Ş

This week, recruits put leadership into action as they took on a series of physical and mental challenges led by their class leadership candidates. Success required strategy, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

As the weeks progress, training continues to become more complex, and so do the knowledge, skills, and confidence of our recruits. 🚔💪

The ILEA extends our sincere gratitude to Prairie Meadows and the Community Betterment Grant Program!High-quality law en...
09/29/2026

The ILEA extends our sincere gratitude to Prairie Meadows and the Community Betterment Grant Program!

High-quality law enforcement training requires reliable equipment. With this generous grant, we were able to expand our driving training fleet.

Thank you, Prairie Meadows, for your incredible support and investment in the future of Iowa law enforcement. We couldn't do this important work without community partners like you! 🚓✨

Hands-on training creates confident officers! đź’ŞFrom Tac Med practicals and Domestic Violence scenarios to Defensive Tact...
09/25/2026

Hands-on training creates confident officers! đź’Ş

From Tac Med practicals and Domestic Violence scenarios to Defensive Tactics, our recruits spent week 4 on the move, applying and practicing critical skills.

Gone are the days of traditional lecture-heavy classroom instruction. Law enforcement is a hands-on career, and the structure of our training program reflects just that. Each cycle, we strive to find more and more opportunities to implement practical skills exercises. đźš”

This week, recruits put their newly learned knowledge and skills to work! Through hands-on drills, practicals, and scena...
09/18/2026

This week, recruits put their newly learned knowledge and skills to work!

Through hands-on drills, practicals, and scenarios, recruits are gaining experience and building confidence by applying their training to real-world situations. đźš”

Classes 329–330 wrapped up another productive week of training! 👏Recruits tackled more PT sessions, covered a variety of...
09/11/2026

Classes 329–330 wrapped up another productive week of training! 👏

Recruits tackled more PT sessions, covered a variety of classroom topics, completed their first multi-topic exam, and finished the week with some dry fire drills on the range.

They’re working hard to gain the knowledge and discipline necessary for the weeks ahead!

Week 1 is in the books for Classes 329–330! 💪 The first week of the Academy can be one of the toughest. Recruits are lea...
09/05/2026

Week 1 is in the books for Classes 329–330! 💪

The first week of the Academy can be one of the toughest. Recruits are learning to navigate Academy procedures and expectations, adjusting to the physical and mental demands of training, doing it all while being away from their support systems.

But they aren’t doing it alone.

From day one, our instructors and support staff are committed to setting high expectations and professional standards while providing the patience, guidance, and support recruits need to meet them. Every recruit arrives with a different level of experience. Some begin their Academy journey on their very first day of employment, while others arrive with months of experience in the field. Regardless of where they start, the end goal remains the same...highly skilled, competent, and professional certified law enforcement professionals who serve and protect their communities.

The dedication of our instructors, combined with the determination and resilience of our recruits, is what makes this process so meaningful. It’s a collective commitment toward excellence, and we are here for it.

One week down. Many more challenges, lessons, and accomplishments ahead.

“Any meaningful pursuit is going to be HARD!”

Anddddd… we’re back in session! Classes 329 & 330 are officially underway on their 16-week journey toward peace officer ...
09/01/2026

Anddddd… we’re back in session!

Classes 329 & 330 are officially underway on their 16-week journey toward peace officer certification. We can’t wait to watch them learn, grow, and become the professionals their communities need.

Welcome, Classes 329 & 330! đźš”

🚔👮‍♂️SFST Instructor Training Opportunity!The ILEA will be hosting another SFST Instructor School designed to prepare la...
08/25/2026

🚔👮‍♂️SFST Instructor Training Opportunity!

The ILEA will be hosting another SFST Instructor School designed to prepare law enforcement professionals to teach SFSTs with confidence and consistency. Check it out!

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
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