Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council
ILEA Council
Summary
The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council is a 13-member governor-appointed body (Senate-confirmed, 4-year terms) that sets training standards and holds binding decertification authority over all Iowa law enforcement and reserve peace officers under Iowa Code §80B.13 and §80B.13A. It may subpoena records and testimony in decertification proceedings. Composition is predominantly law enforcement (10 of 13 voting members from sheriffs, police associations, and state patrol) with three civilian resident members; four nonvoting legislative liaisons also serve. The council does not independently investigate use-of-force incidents — it acts on referrals from employing agencies or the attorney general.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Act
- Citation
- Iowa Code ch. 80B
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All Iowa law enforcement officers and reserve peace officers subject to state certification