Vision
Safe and healthy Iowans.
Mission
The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy coordinates substance use-related criminal justice resourcing and policy development.
We collaborate on projects involving substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and enforcement.
ODCP works with state government departments through our Drug Policy Advisory Council. ODCP also works with non-governmental organizations on specific programs dealing with these issues.
ODCP also develops a comprehensive drug control strategy. The strategy is Iowa's plan for the fight against drug trafficking and substance use.
Services
ODCP develops policy recommendations and administers federal grants. The largest federal grant is the Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant program. Grantees can receive funds for many different purpose areas. Along with formula grants, ODCP mines for other resources.
ODCP plays a unique role in the support of drug task forces throughout the state. These task forces are the backbone of drug enforcement in Iowa. As the funding agency, ODCP monitors and evaluates task force activity. We also play a coordination role with other drug enforcement entities in the state.
We work to address needs at the local level by expanding prevention and treatment options across the state and encouraging innovative new projects.
Drug Control Policy & Publications
The Iowa Office of Drug Control Policy works with state government departments through our Drug Policy Advisory Council.
History
The Governor’s Alliance on Substance Abuse (GASA) was the predecessor agency to the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). GASA was established in 1987 under the Department of Public Health. In 1990, legislation removed GASA from Public Health and gave it independent status.
The Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy officially came into existence July 1, 2000. Legislation changed the name of the office and the title of the director. The legislation also combined three separate councils into the Drug Policy Advisory Council.
ODCP is the only agency with a mandate to coordinate all programs affecting a particular issue. ODCP coordinates and monitors all programs in the state involving three areas related to substance use: drug enforcement, substance use disorder treatment, and prevention.
On July 1, 2023, ODCP merged into the Iowa Department of Public Safety. At that time, the legislature removed "Governor's" from the name. The mission and vision of ODCP remain the same.