September 17, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa - On August 4th, 2020, the Webster County Sheriff’s Office requested the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 1500 block of 20th Avenue in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Agents with the DCI Major Crimes Unit completed their investigation and a copy of the report was forwarded to the Office of the Iowa Attorney General for review. The Office of the Iowa Attorney General has completed the review, (see below) and determined the actions of the Webster County deputy were legally justified.
Previous DCI Press Release - August 4, 2020
ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 E 7th St
Des Moines IA 50319
https://dps.iowa.gov