Officials have not released that officers name.
Steven Reighard - 1/8/21 - Conservation Officer with Iowa DNR in Dickinson County, Died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. "We are grieving and ask that people respect our privacy during this difficult time. Iowa DNR Brad Baker Cell: 319-430-1630 County Conservation Board Individuals selected as conservation officers usually have four-year degrees in fish and wildlife management, biology, criminal justice, or similar fields. We will continue to stand in the gap of good and evil because, like Jim, that is what we are called to do., The Iowa State Patrol paid tribute to the fallen officer in a tweet Saturday. Game Wardens Killed In The Line Of Duty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Bureau is requesting information from the public regarding a Memorial Day weekend fatality on the Missouri River. Lawsuit reveals details in fatal boat crash near LeClaire Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. Applications for full-time positions are selected through an extensive interview and testing process that includes a physical agility test, cognitive test, and psychological exam. Example scenarios: Struggle with a suspect. Two shots went off; one striking Roscoe in the head killing him instantly. Investigate incidents involving outdoor recreation. The state trooper was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead from a single gunshot wound, Mortvedt said. If he goes for depression, not covered. Klinkefus was thrown clear of the wreckage, but landed on a fence. Whitney was handing a citation through the drivers side window of a violators vehicle when he was struck by another automobile whose driver had fallen asleep at the wheel. Trooper Benda was traveling down Highway 51 in rural Allamakee County. Spece recalled the kid yelling that they were going to have to kill him, the DCI report stated. The local officers who responded were familiar with the young man and intentionally withheld fire, knowing his mental health concerns. At about 6:00 pm on Friday, June 11, 1965, Sergeant Marvin VanderLinden #46 was on his way to investigate an accident north of Sheldahl. 1 Fallen Officer. James K Smith 4/9/21 - Iowa State Patrol, from Independence, was killed in a standoff in Grundy Center. Copyright 2022 KCRG. Virginia Game Wardens Association Sgt. Let us never forget their bravery and that of their loved ones., Bayens called Smith was a friend, brother, son, husband, dad and protector of the innocent.. Lorena Y Schulte. While we will never understand, we are trying to accept the choices made by all, she said. This includes data collection and analysis that may be required for various resource investigations and in support of making natural resource management decisions. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be flexible and adaptable, and act in a fair and ethical manner. It was just odd.. Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa, Fallen Officers Conservation Law Enforcement (Contact and General Information) Natural resources law enforcement is one responsibility of the Iowa DNR, which is the state government agency that protects and enhances Iowa's natural resources.