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These ISSDA 2019 Winter School Vendors Sponsored EventsISSDA 2019 Winter School: DNA Used in Cold Cases, HumanTrafficking, Cannabis in Iowa, Officer Survival, LeadershipBy Sheriff Brian GardnerLinn County Sheriff’s Officeformation on solving cold cases with DNAtechnology in his presentation entitled“Use of DNA in Cold Cases.”Current ISSDA Board members andpast presidents of the ISSDA attended aPast Presidents’ Luncheon, sponsored byResourceOne. Fourteen past presidentswere able to attend the luncheon. Othersattended lunch in the courtyard, sponsoredby the ISSDA.The final topic of instruction on Tuesday was a presentation from Iowa CityPolice Investigator Mike Smithey, entitled“Managing Human Trafficking Cases,”during which he provided much information on using technology to solve humantrafficking cases.The ISSDA annual business meetingwas held Tuesday afternoon. In addition tohearing reports from ILEA Assistant Director Jerry Ingrisano and ISSDA Lobbyist Susan Cameron Daemen, the group receivedthe 2019 audit reports from the ISSDAInstitute and Association, and approvedthe sixteen 2019 resolutions. Updates werereceived from the various committee chairpersons. The results of the 2019 electionswere made public, establishing the ISSDA2020 Board of Directors.On Tuesday night, a pre-event hospitality was held outside Iowa Hall, followed bythe President’s Banquet, sponsored by Motorola Solutions, Inc. During the banquet,2019 President, Sheriff Jared Schneider,turned the gavel over to 2020 President, Lt.Chad Cribb. Five current or former members of the ISSDA were acknowledged ashaving died since the 2018 Winter School.The annual Gold Star awards were givento State Senator Dan Dawson, State Representative Jarad Klein, and State Jail Inspector Delbert Longley. The President’sReception followed the banquet, sponsoredby Shive-Hattery.Wednesday morning started with apresentation entitled, “Coming Right Up– Cannabis in Iowa,” by State Entomologist Robin Pruisner, in which she providedinformation on Iowa’s hemp growing andharvest operations.The final presentation, entitled “Officer Survival,” was provided by ChiefJohn Bouthillette (retired) from the SouthRiver, N.J. Police Department. In 2000,then-Lieutenant Bouthillette was involvedin a deadly force encounter while responding to a shots-fired call, during which hewas shot twice at close range by a suspectwho was armed with a shotgun. In additionto presenting information on this armed encounter and how it affected him, information was provided on the topics of officersafety and survival from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s VALOR Program.Thank you to everyone on the SchoolsCommittee and the others who helped tomake this another very successful event.The 2019 ISSDA Winter School of Instruction was held December 8th through11th at the Airport Holiday Inn in DesMoines. 152 attendees were registered toattend the training. Registration was available to early arrivals Sunday afternoon,followed by a buffet in the courtyard, sponsored by Telespan Communications Inc. Ahospitality with the 56 vendors followed inthe vendor hall, with entertainment sponsored by Appriss Safety.Monday morning’s activities startedwith a welcome from ISSDA President,Sheriff Jared Schneider, and an invocationfrom Sheriff Tony Thompson. The ISSDAHonor Guard posted the colors.Monday’s primary speaker was Dr. JackEnter, who provided an informative sessionon “Walking the Narrow Road of Leadership.” Lunch was provided in the courtyard by the ISSDA. Later in the afternoon,sheriffs were invited to the “Sheriffs’ BreakOut Meeting,” while the others listened topresentations on the “Justice Involved Services Module,” by Ashley Clark, the ITSupport Coordinator at the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) and the Nation Police Credit Union.On Monday night, Keltek hosted ahospitality in the Speakeasy Room, withthe other vendors hosting a hospitality inthe vendor hall, where vendordrawings were held later in theevening.Tuesday morning’s activities started with a presentationentitled “A Shot in the Dark”from Sgt. Jim Doty, DeputyRyan Avis, and Special DeputyTony Kava from the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office.Their presentation centered onthe cold case murder of Macedonia resident Cari Farver andhow computer forensic investigations coupled with good oldfashioned police work helpedto solve the case.Cedar Rapids Police Department Investigator MattDenlinger provided generic in- Motorola Solutions sponsored the Winter School Tuesday night banquet.4The Honorary Gold Star 2020GlockAbove, Appriss Safety sponsored the Sunday night entertainment. Glock sponsored a gun raffle. Iowa Crime & Trauma scene Cleaners sponsoredthe Monday morning break. Also, thank you to all the vendors for giving out door prizes (below right photo).Above, Keltek sponsored a Monday night hospitality suite. Marsy’s Law Iowa sponsored a break. In the right photo: a lucky door prize winner.RACOM sponsored a break.Telespan sponsored the Sunday night buffet.Shive-Hattery sponsored the President’s Reception.Sioux Sales Co. Sponsored a gun raffle.The Honorary Gold Star 20205

ISSDA scholarship news2020 Evelyn Covington Scholarship rummerAmandaHoffmanAlyssa Anderson, daughter of Gary and Stephanie Anderson of Centerville, plans to study atDMACC in Ankeny.Kylie Davis, daughter ofMike and Karla Davis ofRichland, plans to studyat Iowa State University.Sydney Doak, the daughter of Chad and ShelleyDoak of Mt. Pleasant,plans to study at the Unversity of Iowa.Nathaniel Drummer, sonof Rod and Chris Drummer of Chelsea, plans tostudy at Iowa State University.Amanda Hoffman, thedaughter of Steve andPenny Hoffman ofMarshalltown, plans tostudy at Mercy Collegeof Health Sciences.KevinVan terISSDA Creates Scholarships Honoring Fallen Officers Sgt. EricStein (Keokuk Co.), Dep. Mark Burbridge (Pottawattamie Co.)The Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’Association Board of Directors voted atits July meeting to extend two additionalscholarships to high school seniors wholost their deputy fathers in the line of duty.Shelby Stein is the daughter of KeokukCounty Sergeant Eric Stein, killed in theline of duty on Monday, April 4th, 2011.Following is an article related to the incident courtesy of ODMP.org:“Sergeant Eric Stein was shot and killedas he, the county sheriff, and another deputy attempted to question a man regardingan incident that had occurred the previousnight.“The three officers had gone to theman’s home on 249th Street, in ruralSigourney, shortly before noon when theywere fired upon. Sergeant Stein was struckby the shots and fatally wounded. The sher-iff and other deputy took cover and calledfor assistance.“The subject remained barricaded in hishome for about three hours before comingoutside with a firearm. He was killed by anIowa State Patrol tactical unit.“Sergeant Stein had served with the Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office for 11 years.He is survived by his 9-year-old daughter,sister, father, and fiancee.The second scholarship recipient isKarley Burbridge, daughter of Pottawattamie County Deputy Mark Burbridge, killedin the line of duty on Monday, May 1st,2017. Following is an article related to theincident courtesy of ODMP.org:“Deputy Sheriff Mark Burbridge wasshot and killed at the Pottawattamie County Jail, in Council Bluffs, as he and anotherdeputy returned two inmates to the jail aftera court appearance.“As the deputies began to take the inmates into the jail one of the inmates at-tacked him after using a concealed key toremove his shackles. The inmate was ableto obtain a firearm from the van and shotboth deputies. He then stole the transportvan and fled from the jail. He shot a citizen nearby when he attempted to carjackthe man. He then abducted another citizenand forced her to drive him from the scenein her vehicle.“The subject was located by Omaha,Nebraska, police officers after releasing thewoman. He was taken into custody following a high speed pursuit and charged withnumerous felonies related to the carjackingand weapons possession. The man had justbeen sentenced to 55 years in prison afterpleading guilty to murder.“On August 15th, 2017, the man wassentenced to life in prison for Deputy Burbridge’s murder and related charges.Deputy Burbridge had served with thePottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office for12 years.”To: The Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ AssociationHi!I just want to say how thankful I am that you guys have given me this scholarship,it means so much!My plans for this fall are to attend DMACC and obtain my RN, then I will betransferring to the University of Iowa to earn my Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN) degree to become a nurse practitioner. Then I might decide to move forwardand earn my Master’s degree online. I will be working in emergency medicine.HunterVoithThank you,Shelby SteinKevin Van Otterloo, sonof Steve and Deb Van Otterloo of Le Mars, plansto study at the Universityof Iowa.6Addyson Petig, daughterof Evan and Becky Petigand stepfather MatthewMaschmann of Grinnell,plans to study at DrakeUniversity.The Honorary Gold Star 2020Emma Schluttenhofer,daughter of Jason andPeggy Schluttenhofer ofClarion, plans to study atNorth Iowa CommunityCollege.Tyler Vandewater, son ofJeff and Candy Vandewater of Winterset, plansto study at BenedictineUniversity in Mesa, Arizona.Hunter Voith, the son ofShane and Cathy Voithof Rockwell City, plansto attend Iowa CentralCommunity College.To: Bill Sage, ISSDARe: Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association ScholarshipBill,This is Karley Burbridge. Your organization awarded me a 1,000 scholarship in honorof my father, Mark Burbridge. I want to thank the Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association for this kind honor.It will go towards my tuition this year at Iowa Lakes Community College. I will getboth my AA degree for my generals and also complete the criminal justice program. I havebeen very active with the local Sheriff’s Office throughout my time in high school and justcompleted an internship with them. I hope to one day come back and work with the Sheriff’s Office before going into federal law enforcement. This scholarship is helping to makemy plans a reality and I appreciate it so much. Thank you for helping me fulfill my passionand help me follow in my fathers footsteps.Thank you so much,Karley BurbridgeThe Honorary Gold Star 20207

RALI Iowa and the ISSDA Working to Prevent Substance MisuseFrom iowafraudfighters.gov/Sheriff’s Offices Around the State Participated in the DEA’s“National Prescription Take Back Day” on October 24, 202010 Tips to Avoid ScamsAs an Iowa Fraud Fighter, we encourage you to use the following tips to protectyourself and your loved ones from investment, consumer and Medicare fraud. You don’t have to be Iowa nice. It’sOK to say no and hang up. If you do notrecognize the incoming phone number,don’t answer it and don’t press any buttons.Let it go to voicemail. Don’t let robocallers know they’ve reached an active phonenumber. Never give out your personal or financial information. If you did not initiate thecall, do not give out your Social Security orMedicare number, or any financial accountnumbers. The same goes for your date ofbirth and passwords. If it sounds too good to be true, it isprobably neither good nor true. Never payfor a prize. Scammers offer sweepstakeswinnings, but insist you need to pay a fee toreceive it first. They often ask for the fee ingift cards that are not traceable. If you haveto pay for a prize, it is not a prize. If it’s only good for today, walk away.Take the time you need to research, askquestions, get advice from a trusted friendor relative and learn more before investing.Scammers use urgency to force consumersinto rash decisions. Resist the pressure toact quickly or secretly. Monitor your money. Insist on receiving regular reports on your investments.Monitor your bank accounts, credit cardstatements and medical bill statements.Dispute suspicious charges. Consider Freezing Your Credit. Monitor your credit score from each of the threecredit reporting agencies each year is agood way to catch identity theft early. Thebest way to protect your credit is placing asecurity freeze on your credit report, freeof charge. Watch out for salespeople who prey onyour emotions. Scammers use excitement(prize winner), fear (arrest) and pull at yourheart strings to gain trust and get you to act(online romance scams). If they are askingfor money and playing upon your emotions, stop, think and call our governmentagency for help. Be careful what you share. Whetheryou enjoy posting about vacations or sharing an anecdote about your life, be mindfulof the details you share online. Many scammers use social media to help choose theirtargets. They even spoof their phone number to make it look like the call is comingfrom the same area code you reside. Watch out for reload scams. If you lostmoney once, do not let scammers trick youinto trying to recoup it. Once a con artisthas successfully victimized you, they sellyour information to other scammers to alsoperpetrate you. Don’t be embarrassed to report fraud.Reporting fraud is a responsible step inhandling your finances, so don’t be afraidor embarrassed to report it if you are victimized. It’s the only way we can stopscammers from trying to scam you again ordefrauding your friends or neighbors. Evenif you suspect someone may have tried toscam you, please report it. Click here tofind reporting information.Iowa Insurance Division1963 Bell AvenueDes Moines, IA 50315Phone: 515.281.5705Toll Free (within Iowa): 877.955.1212Woodbury Co.’s “No Shave November” Funds Go to Siouxland Freedom ParkThis year’s “No Shave November” fundraiser proceeds were delayed due to COVID-19. The Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office raised 2,285 and donated the proceeds to the Siouxland Freedom Park. A special “thank you” to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation’s liberty and freedom. May We Never Forget.Sheriff’s offices across Iowa participated in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) annual “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” on October 24to help Iowans address the state’s opioidepidemic. Take Back Day provides an opportunity for Americans to rid medicinecabinets of potentially dangerous unused,unwanted, and expired prescription medications – and to dispose of them in a safemanner.Proper disposal of medications is a crucial step in preventing misuse and addiction. Misused prescription drugs are oftenobtained from the medicine cabinets ofclose friends and family members, so it isimportant that we remain vigilant to protectloved ones.The “Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative”(RALI) of Iowa is dedicated to educatinglocal communities about ways to combatthe opioid crisis. RALI Iowa and the IowaState Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Associationworked together to ensure Iowans have asafe place to dispose of their medicationsfor this year’s Take Back Day.“It’s critical that we educate peopleabout the dangers in their own medicinecabinets – especially as we’re dealing withthe COVID-19 pandemic. People are turning to dangerous substances to cope. Wewant Iowans to know there are resourcesthey can take advantage of,” said ISSDAPresident, Lt. Chad Cribb.On October 24, people brought theirunwanted medications to many locations inIowa. Some offices offered free prescription drug disposal pouches, which can beused from home at any time. RALI Iowahas donated more than 3,000 safe disposalpouches for use at Take Back Day events.For more tips about safe disposal, visit rali-ia.org.Polk County Reserve Deputy Tommie Young collected unused prescriptionsin a CVS store (left photo) and Deputy Devan Cahill in Grimes, Iowa (right).The Black Hawk County S.O.’s October 24 drug take back day was held at Greenwood Pharmacy. From left to right are: John Porter (Trinity Church), Mike Massina(Trinity Church), Robert Nichols (PharmD, BCPS - Greenwood Pharmacist), JackiePreston (Pathways - Community Prevention Educator, CPS), Madison McDonald(PharmD – Greenwood Pharmacy Resident), Zahra Moor (Pharmacy Intern/Student), Caral Bartels (Trinity Church), Deputy Chad Chase (Black Hawk CountySheriff’s Office – K-9 Unit/Community Services) and inset is K-9 Deputy Jarvis.Linn Co. Sheriff’s Office Collected 30-lbs. of Drugs Oct. 24The Linn County Sheriff’s Office collected 30 pounds of potentially dangerous,unused and unwanted prescription medications during its participation in theDEA’s nationwide annual prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative to preventpill abuse and theft. That makes a total of 1,209 pounds of prescription medicines collected at the Linn County Sheriff’s Office drug drop box in the last12 months. Unwanted, expired, and unused prescription medications can bedropped off at the Linn County Sheriff’s Drug Drop Box in its west parking lotat 310 2nd Avenue S.W. any time throughout the year. – Major Chad Colston8The Honorary Gold Star 2020The Linn Co. S.O.year-around drop box.The Honorary Gold Star 20209

New Dallas County Sheriff’s Office Facility Opened in AugustLinn County Sgt. Todd Egli Receives His 3rd Life SavingCommendation Award for Actions Aiding Car PassengerThe brand new Dallas County Sheriff’s Office opened in August of2020 at 28985 Thin Blue Line Lane, Adel, Iowa 50003 ( P.O. Box187 for mail). The jail portion of the building should be operation-On October 10, 2019, at approximately5:38 p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division Sergeant Todd Egli performeda traffic stop with a vehicle on CountyHome Road near Springville Road for aspeeding violation.After making contact with the occupants, he quickly realized that a 67-yearold male passenger was experiencing acritical medical incident and requested anambulance be dispatched to the scene. Thepassenger was unconscious with a non-detectable pulse, shallow breathing, his eyeswere fixed open and skin was pale andclammy.Sgt. Egli retrieved his medical bag fromhis vehicle and returned to the patient torender aid. With help from the driver, theyremoved the patient from the vehicle andlaid him down on the shoulder of the road.Sgt. Egli reassessed the patient and attachedhis automated external defibrillator (AED).The AED gave a “no shock” prompt andadvised to “start CPR.” Shortly thereaf-By Chief Deputy Adam InfanteDallas County Sheriff’s Officeal in the very near future. This 23 million dollar facility is a longtime coming, and will immediately save the taxpayers of DallasCounty money on housing costs at other facilities.Our new jail has a capacity of 157 inmates compared to 36 at ourold facility. We are so grateful to our citizens for their support onthis project.ter, the patient slowly began to regain consciousness.Medical personnel, including Rescue57, arrived on-scene shortly thereafter andtook over patient care. During the patient’stransport to the hospital in the ambulance,his blood pressure was dangerously lowand he was given IV fluid and medication.By the time the patient arrived at the hospi-tal, he was conscious and alert. The patientwas diagnosed with an aortic tear, had losta significant amount of blood, and was in acritical stage of shock. He was taken to theoperating room for corrective surgery andultimately made a full recovery from thismedical emergency.Due to the patient’s blood loss andupright-seated position in the vehicle, hisbrain was not receiving adequate bloodflow, causing his unresponsiveness. It isthe belief of the medical providers that hadSgt. Egli not removed the patient from thevehicle and laid him down, his brain wouldhave gone too long without the necessaryoxygenated blood supply and he likelywould not have survived this event.Because of his actions, Linn CountySheriff Brian Gardner awarded Sgt. ToddEgli the Life Saving commendation awardfor the act of saving a life on October 10.This was the third award that has been presented to Sgt. Egli during his 18-year career with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.Osceola County Deputy Shawn Randolph Shows Almost 50Pounds of “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” MedsArmy Veteran J.T. Egli and Kirkwood CC/ ISU Crim. JusticeGraduate Austin Jiras Have Joined the Johnson County S.O.Deputy J.T. Egli10Deputy Austin JirasThe Honorary Gold Star 2020Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabekwelcomes two new deputies tothe Johnson County Sheriff’sOffice: J.T. Egli and Austin Jiras.Deputy Egli is U.S. Armyveteran who previously servedas an officer with the University of Iowa Police Department.He is a 2002 graduate of theIowa Law Enforcement Academy and currently assigned tothe Jail Division.Deputy Jiras grew up in theJohnson County area and mostrecently studied criminal justice and business at KirkwoodCommunity College and IowaState University. Both of hisparents were former Sheriff’sOffice employees. Deputy Jiraswill attend ILEA in 2020 andis currently assigned to the JailDivision.The “Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative” (RALI) of Iowa and the IowaState Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association worked together this yearto ensure Iowans have a safe place to dispose of their medicationsby participating in “Prescription Drug Take Back Day” on October24. Osceola County reports collecting close to 50 pounds of prescription medications that day.Throughout Iowa, more than 306 local law enforcement centersand community pharmacies have established permanent Take Backcollection boxes, and the number of sites is growing. Prescriptionmedications, patches, ointments, medication for pets, and over-thecounter drugs should be accepted at most sites, but items like syringes and inhalers/aerosols are not accepted. For information onsharps disposal, go to: /sw sharps.pdfEric Fay Joins His Father, Darin Fay,as a Deputy Sheriff for Woodbury Co.Eric Fay has been welcomed as the newest member of the WoodburyCounty Sheriff’s Office. Our normal ceremony was changed due toCOVID19. Deputy Eric Fay’s father, Darin, serves as a Deputy Sheriffalso. Deputy Eric Fay has several years of law enforcement experiencehaving served most recently with Sgt Bluff PD. Join us in welcomingDeputy Eric Fay to the WCSO Family!Deputy Eric Fay was sworn in by Sheriff Dave Drew.The Honorary Gold Star 202011

Retired Woodbury Co. Sheriffs Amick, Parrett, and RetiredChief Deputy Simmons Honored at New Woodbury FacilityRetired Woodbury County Sheriffs Dave Amick and Glenn Parrett and retired ChiefDeputy Dennis Simmons were honored at the dedication of the new Prairie Hill TrainingCenter. These three individuals were deserving to receive this recognition in advancingthe education, training, and physical fitness of all members of Woodbury County

2 The Honorary Gold Star 2020 The Honorary Gold Star 2020 3 ISSDA President's Letter: Thank You for Your Support in Difficult Times . . Monday's primary speaker was Dr. Jack Enter, who provided an informative session on "Walking the Narrow Road of Leader-ship." Lunch was provided in the court-