Happy Independence Day! 🎆 Make safe choices.

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Our hearts go out to the people of TX during this difficult time. The loss of so many lives to flooding, including children, is a tragedy that touches us all. As search & rescue efforts continue, please know that Iowa DPS stands w/ you in solidarity. tinyurl.com/yfvm87ez

Severe weather expected in Iowa through late Fri. Storms bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and flash flood risk. Flood Watch from 7 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. Fri. Rainfall 1-3 inches, some areas up to 10 inches. Remember to stay informed and be weather aware!

Be prepared for storms today & tonight in #Iowa with primary threats of flash #flooding & damaging #wind. Long periods of heavy rain can create flash flooding, covering roadways & filling up low-lying areas. Have multiple ways to get alerts. Ready.iowa.gov #ReadyIA

RAGBRAI 2025 has begun! 🚲 If you're out there riding the route this week, be prepared and make safe choices. Stay hydrated 💧 Wear a helmet 🪖 Be weather aware ⛈️ And thank you to our Iowa State Patrol Troopers for helping make sure the roads are safe! 🚧

Proud of our Troopers for always being prepared and helping when they can!

2 Muscatine men were sentenced to 35 & 32 yrs in prison for drug trafficking & firearm offenses tied to an officer-involved shooting. Our Div. of Criminal Investigation & Div. of Narcotics Enforcement worked w/ law enforcement to ensure justice. Read more: tinyurl.com/2rwcnnus

#RAGBRAI2025 has crossed the finish line! 🚴‍♀🚓 Huge thanks to our Iowa State Patrol Troopers for keeping everyone safe and sharing good vibes along the route. We appreciate your hard work and dedication!

Yesterday, the Iowa State Patrol celebrated its 90th Anniversary. ✨ From the graduation of the 'First 50' Troopers at Camp Dodge to now, the Patrol's journey has been defined by a commitment to serving w/ Courtesy, Service & Protection. We thank you for your dedication!

🌍 Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Organized crime fuels trafficking, exploiting countless victims. Visit StopHTIowa.org to learn more & access free training. If you suspect human trafficking, report it by calling 855-614-4692 or submit a tip online.

📚 Heading back to school? Make safety your top priority. Safe+Sound Iowa lets students, parents, & teachers anonymously report concerns to help prevent school violence & support those in crisis. You can learn more, make a report, or download the app here: safeandsoundiowa.gov

🎥 Check out the NCJTC 'Tell Us Your Story' podcast! DCI Special Agent in Charge Adam DeCamp shares his journey as an investigator & how his team improved IA's Child Abduction Response Team (CART). Watch now: tinyurl.com/2nmybbcd

Young women aged 16-18 explored careers in law enforcement, firefighting & the military at the IA Hero Academy 💪 DCI Special Agent Mussmann guided them in hands-on activities like fingerprinting during the crime scene module. 🔍 Learn more: dsm.city/departments/fi…

Our DOT booth is rockin' the Fair Sweet Fair -- Trooper Dog is giving us a thumbs up, geo demo masters are killing it, and even the big kids want to play roundabout! Get here and have some fun with Iowa roads. Varied Industries Building south wall 762-764. #RockOn

Trooper Dog *pulled up* to say hi to Iowa National Guard Soldiers at the Fair 💪

From pork chops on a stick to live music, there’s a lot to love at the Iowa State Fair! DPS Commissioner Bayens and a few other DPS team members weighed in on their favorite Fair staples 📷📷

Recently, the IA Crimes Against Children Task Force hosted a 2-day Mobile Device Forensics Class @ the IA Bar Association 📱 DCI Special Agent Tran & K9 Welles also showed a DMACC class how electronic storage device detection K9s locate hidden devices 🦮

The Iowa State Patrol mascot, Trooper Dog, has greeted many people at the Fair this year! 🐶 Be sure to stop by our DPS booth in the Varied Industries Building to get your photo taken and learn about how to join our team.

Our Iowa State Patrol K9 Unit has been giving demonstrations @ the Fair 🐕‍🦺 Our skilled handlers show how their K9 partners sniff out dangerous narcotics during traffic stops & serve as protectors when threatened. Next one is @ 11 a.m. today @ the Anne & Bill Riley stage!