Iowa Administrative Code Agency 501 - Law Enforcement Academy
Here’s a structured overview of Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 501 (Law Enforcement Academy):
📘 Agency 501 – Law Enforcement Academy (IAC Title 501)
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) sets administrative rules under Agency 501. These rules define the Academy’s structure, training standards, recertification, instructor qualifications, and related procedures (law.cornell.edu, jobs.hawkeyecollege.edu).
Major Chapters in Agency 501 :
Chapter 1 – Organization & Administration (Rules 501‑1.1 to 1.11)
Chapter 2 – Minimum Standards for Iowa Law Enforcement Officers (Rules 501‑2.1 to 2.5)
Chapter 3 – Certification of Law Enforcement Officers (Rules 501‑3.1 to 3.12)
Chapter 4 – Instructor Certification Criteria (Rules 501‑4.1 to 4.4)
Chapter 5 – Approved Regional Training Facility (Rule 501‑5.1)
Chapter 6 – Decertification (Rules 501‑6.1 to 6.18)
Chapter 7 – Public Records & Fair Information Practices (Rules 501‑7.1 to 7.16)
Chapter 8 – Mandatory In-Service & Specialty Training (Rules 501‑8.1 to 8.5)
Chapter 9 – Jailer Training (Rules 501‑9.1 to 9.4)
Chapter 10 – Reserve Peace Officers (Rules 501‑10.1 to 10.212)
Chapter 11 – Salvage Vehicle Theft Examinations (Rules 501‑11.1 to 11.4)
Chapter 12 – Child Support (Rules 501‑12.1 to 12.3)
Chapter 13 – Public Safety Telecommunicator Standards (Rules 501‑13.1 to 13.6)
Chapter 14 – IA Law Enforcement Emergency Care Provider (Rules 501‑14.1 to 14.3)
Chapter 16 – Waivers (Rules 501‑16.1 to 16.15) (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 Chapter 3 – Certification Highlights
This chapter governs how officers become certified through training or examination (regulations.justia.com):
Rule 501‑3.1
All sworn law enforcement officers must successfully complete ILEA-approved initial training or be certified via examination.
Rules 501‑3.3 to 3.6
Define curricula for long and short certifying courses at approved academy facilities.
Rule 501‑3.8
Outlines certification through examination for individuals who have not attended the full academy course.
Rule 501‑3.12 – Training Intent to Serve (law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com):
Unhired individuals can attend ILEA or a short course if sponsored by an Iowa agency and applying at least 30 days in advance.
The sponsoring agency must intend to employ them within 12 months.
Fees are paid in installments: 25% at reservation, 25% on day one, remainder by week four, or dismissal ensues.
For short courses, applicants need a completed two‑ or four‑year police science or criminal justice degree and must finance attendance per provider rules.
Certification is granted only after employment, completion of training, and passing certifications including firearms, emergency care, implied consent, and sobriety testing—within 12 months of course completion.
📌 Other Relevant Chapters (Quick Look)
Chapter 2: Officer hiring and fitness standards.
Chapter 4: Instructor credentials for teaching peace officers, jailers, or telecommunicators.
Chapter 6: Processes for decertification.
Chapter 8: Continuing and specialty training requirements.
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