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Jun 13
Meet the Grad! Trooper Easton Dermody (ISP #312), recently graduated from the 54th DPS Academy, is assigned to District 3 (Council Bluffs). A Council Bluffs native and former college baseball player, he enjoys golf, working out, and Iowa football.
Congrats, Trooper Dermody!
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Jun 12
Applications for the combined Certified and Basic DPS 56th Academy are officially open! Applications are open through July 19th. Questions about the process? Head over to DPSCareers.com to talk with a recruiter and apply to begin your career with the Iowa State Patrol.
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Jun 11
Meet the Grad! Trooper Brock Cislaghi (#392) graduated from the DPS 54th Academy & is assigned to District 6 (Spencer). From Herrin, Illinois, he began his career with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He enjoys hunting, sports, fitness & family time.
Congrats, Trooper Cislaghi!
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Jun 8
Meet the Graduate! Trooper Zachary Catron (ISP #68) graduated from the 54th DPS Academy and is assigned to District 16 (Capitol). From Altoona, he graduated from SE Polk HS and enjoys downtown Des Moines, concerts, running, and reading.
Welcome to the ISP, Trooper Catron!
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Jun 4
Meet the Grad! Trooper Lyndon Boyd (ISP #323), graduated from the 54th DPS Academy. Assigned to District 4 (Denison), the Indianola grad earned his degree in Ag Business from ISU. In his free time, he helps with his family’s cow-calf & feedlot.
Welcome to the ISP, Trooper Boyd!
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Jun 2
Meet The Grad! Trooper Bottjen (ISP #89) graduated from the 54th DPS Academy & is assigned to District 5 (Cherokee). A South O’Brien HS grad & Univ. of South Dakota alum, he enjoys working out and time with his girlfriend, friends, & family.
Welcome to the ISP, Trooper Bottjen!
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May 27
Meet The Grad! Trooper Carson Andreasen (ISP #151) graduated from the 54th DPS Academy & is assigned to District 16 (Capitol). The Mt. Pleasant HS alum & former Southeastern CC baseball player. He enjoys turkey hunting, fishing, farming, & working out. Welcome, Trooper Andreasen!
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May 8
Next Thursday, May 14th, we are very excited to be partnering with the Cedar Rapids Kernels for one of their games during Law Enforcement week! The game starts at 6:35pm, so come by and say hi to some of our Troopers and ask about our next application opening June 12th!
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Apr 29
Special Agent Brown and ISP Trooper Griffin showcased DPS career opportunities at United Township High School.
Learn more: DPScareers.com.
ALT Iowa Department of Public Safety officers standing behind a table with safety materials and informational brochures in a gymnasium.
ALT Students and representatives interact at various college booths inside a gymnasium during a college fair event.
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Apr 17
The Build My Future event offers students a great chance to explore law enforcement careers. We valued their curiosity and eagerness to learn.
For more info, visit DPScareers.com.
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Apr 14
The Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau is looking for an Impaired Driving Program Administrator to join a team dedicated to saving lives on Iowa's roads. The application closes on 4/27/2026.
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Learn more about the position and apply here: ow.ly/VSoT50YIs9e
ALT We're hiring an Impaired Driving Program Administrator, apply by 4/27/2026 at governmentjobs.com.
ALT Description of a statewide role assisting managerial staff on impaired driving for the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, including program planning and grant funding oversight.
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Feb 15
Just 12 hours left to apply to the DPS 55th Academy! Applications close today at midnight. Be apart of the dream team in 2026 with the Iowa State Patrol. Apply today at DPSCareers.com
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Feb 13
Meet the Grad -
Trooper Matt Winter (ISP 310) graduated from the 53rd DPS Academy. Assigned to District 7 (Fort Dodge), he was raised on a farm in Hubbard, where he learned the values of hard work & perseverance. He's excited to serve as an ISP Trooper. Welcome, Trooper Winter!
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Feb 9
Meet the Grad!
Trooper Hannah Thygesen (ISP #477) graduated from the 53rd DPS Academy. Assigned to District 5 (Cherokee), she was raised in a family of first responders. She values community service and is grateful to join the Iowa State Patrol! Welcome, Trooper Thygesen!
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Feb 6
Trooper Timothy Sieleman (ISP 253) graduated from the 53rd DPS Academy. Assigned to District 3 (Council Bluffs), the Army soldier has served in Italy, North Carolina & Lebanon. Now back in Iowa with his wife & and daughter, he enjoys family time & cycling. Welcome, Trp. Sieleman!
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Feb 5
Tomorrow February 5th and Friday February 6th, the Department of Public Safety will be at the Girl's State Wrestling Tournament at the Xtream Center in Coralville, IA! Come out and watch all the talented athletes compete for their titles. See you there!
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Feb 2
Every day doesn’t have to be the same.
Explore a rewarding career with the Iowa State Patrol! The application deadline for the 55th Basic Academy is February 15 at midnight.
Learn more at DPSCareers.com.
#GroundhogDay #PublicSafety
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Jan 30
Meet The Graduate!
Trooper Carter Northey (#390) graduated from the 53rd DPS Academy. Assigned to District 16 (Capitol), he found his passion for criminal justice at Kirkwood Community College. Supported by his family, he values faith and embraces life fully! Congrats!
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Jan 30
The Department of Public Safety is officially halfway through their application cycle for the 55th Basic Academy! Applications will close February 15th at midnight, so if you have ever thought of applying, now is your chance!
Information can be found at DPSCareers.com.
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Jan 28
Meet the Graduate-
Trooper Riley Nordhagen (ISP #504) graduated from the 53rd DPS Academy & is assigned to District 16 (Capitol). From Carlisle, Iowa - integrity, communication, & patience are her core values - which are essential for maintaining public trust & ensuring safety.
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