‘Public Safety’ Archives
Fewer Young Iowans Committing Crimes, Enter Justice System
The Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning (CJJP) announced that fewer young Iowans are entering the juvenile justice system, according to statewide data. In recent years juvenile arrests decreased 20 percent (2007-2011) and complaints to Juvenile Court Services were down 19 percent (2008-2011). [...]
Democrats Urge Quick Action on National Guard Tuition Help
House Democrats today encouraged Republicans to take quick action on two bills to prevent tuition hikes on national guard members and improve safety at Iowa’s correctional institutions. “House Democrats are ready to take swift action this week and stop the tuition hike on national guard members. We are ready to work with Republicans and [...]
Chief Justice Cady Addresses Legislature
Today, Chief Justice Mark Cady delivered the annual State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Iowa House and Senate. Justice Cady is serving as the interim chief justice until new justices are appointed to fill three vacancies currently on the court. The Chief Justice focused on Iowans access to the judicial system and on challenges faced [...]
Rep Kressig Named Iowa State Reserve Law Officer’s 2010 Legislator of the Year
The Iowa State Reserve Law Officers Association honored State Representative Bob Kressig with their 2010 “Legislator of the Year” award on September 8, 2010. The award ceremony was held at the Cedar Falls Police Department. House District 19 Representative Kressig was instrumental in getting HF426 passed during the 2010 legislative [...]
New “Curb It-Click It” Campaign for Safe Roads
Jointly with the Governor’s Office, the Departments of Transportation and Public Safety launched the “Curb It-Click It” campaign in an effort to make Iowa’s roads safer. This campaign comes as a result of two bills passed by the Legislature: banning texting while driving and the youth seatbelt law. Detailed information about Iowa’s [...]