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Police Service Dog (PSD) Unit

The Police Service Dog Unit has been responsible for numerous illegal drug seizures, successful tracks of criminals and missing persons, and apprehensions of violent criminals.

Air Wing Unit

The Air Wing Unit provides traffic enforcement and specialized surveillance in day or night conditions. The unit can also assist in searching for missing persons and fugitives.

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TI Unit

Technical Collision Investigation Unit

Iowa State Patrol Technical Collision Investigators are trained in evidence recognition and collection, field sketches, measuring, scale diagramming, vehicle, light bulb, & speedometer examinations .

Honor Guard

The Honor Guard represents the Iowa Department of Public Safety at funerals, memorial services, and ceremonial events, and honors other law enforcement agencies when requested.

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Commercial Motor Vehicle Unit

The Commerical Motor Vehicle Unit (CMVU) enforces Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), vehicle size, weight, registration, and travel authority of commercial motor vehicles.

CRISIS NEGOTIATION TEAM

Negotiators provide support during crisis incidents to obtain peaceful, voluntary surrender of hostage takers, barricaded suspects, and suicidal persons in crisis.  

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Public Resource Officer Unit

Our PRO Unit offers many resources to schools, businesses, service clubs, churches, and other groups interested in learning more about law enforcement, traffic safety, and crime prevention.

Chaplain Program

The Chaplain Program offers friendship, support, and spiritual help to Troopers and DPS employees.

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