IACP&PO 2007 Legislative Resolutions

Issue:  The Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers believes the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Facilities are in need of renovation and expansion.  The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Staff also has been reduced while receiving increased training responsibilities.

Recommendation:  This Association recommends that the State of Iowa invest in remodeling and expanding the ILEA on its current site or relocating the Academy to a new, more suitable location as well as increasing the full time staff and providing financing for increased training opportunities. We support a feasibility study that would determine the needs of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy to better serve all Emergency Services in Iowa.

Issue:  There are cases where Certified Officers in Iowa are not allowed to carry firearms while performing their day to day law enforcement activities.

 Recommendations:   The Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers recommends the Legislature to support and mandate legislation where Certified Peace Officers shall not be required to perform any official duties, including court appearances, without their firearm. Certified Peace Officers shall carry their firearms in the performance of their duties with the following exceptions, while in a jail facility, state correction facility or state mental health institution if already prohibited by law. Officers would be exempt from carrying in training situations where it would be inappropriate or unsafe to carry.

Recommendation:  The Iowa Associations of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers will support enhancements to all Public Safety retirement systems including increases in the percentages the retiree receives and enhancements that may include Health Insurance.