Iowa Highway Patrol

Iowa State Patrol is a full-service law enforcement agency that preserves lives, rights and property of residents. It patrols more than 110,000 miles of state roadways that is comprised of interstates, state highways and secondary county roads. The agency employs a staff of more than 375 full-time state troopers. Iowa State Patrol focuses on enforcing motor vehicle laws. In addition to traffic responsibilities, it assists during major incidents and occurrences in Iowa, such as prison riots, labor disputes and natural disasters. The agency also operates a communication center that responds to emergency and nonemergency law enforcement, fire and medical assistance calls. Iowa State Patrol maintains a troop post in Oelwein, Iowa.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a federal agency under the United States Department of Justice, focusing on enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the U.S. It plays a crucial role in combatting drug-related crimes and issues, including overseeing drug registration, quotas, and compliance with various federal regulations related to controlled substances. Additionally, the DEA provides resources and information for regulated entities, including publications on drug disposal and training requirements, while actively engaging in initiatives such as the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The agency also implements measures to enhance security in electronic prescriptions and collaborates with healthcare professionals to address the opioid crisis. Generated from the website