Iowa Police Academies
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, Iowa Department of Public Safety Academy and Cedar Rapids Police Academy provide basic training for all new police recruits in the state. Iowa State Police cadets attend the Department of Public Safety Academy and Cedar Rapids police recruits attend the Cedar Rapids Police Academy. All other police and deputy recruits in the state attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.
| Police Academy Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Police Academy | 310 2nd Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 | |
| Des Moines Police Academy | 433 E Army Post Road Des moines, IA 50320 | |
| Iowa Dept Of Public Safety Basic Training Academy | E 9th & Grand Des Moines, IA 50319 | |
| Iowa Law Enforcement Academy | Camp Dodge Johnston, IA 50131 |
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