Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

06/02/2026

☀️ Sheriff's Office Summer Essentials ☀️

Every deputy has a few things they can't survive a summer shift without...

What's in your patrol car or duty bag this summer?

🚔 Extra water
🕶️ Sunglasses
🧊 Cooling towel
☕ Emergency coffee
🍿 Snacks
📱 Phone charger

Tell us your must have summer shift item in the comments!

05/29/2026

The Iowa State Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association was honored to once again join Special Olympics Iowa and the Law Enforcement Torch Run at this years opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics.

Congratulations to Sheriff Quinn Riess and Sgt. Willie Leza of the Muscatine County Sheriff's Office on receiving the 2026 Scott Bryant Memorial Unsung Hero Award. Their years of commitment, leadership, fundraising efforts, and personal support of Special Olympics athletes embody the true spirit of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

We also extend our congratulations to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa for being named the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Outstanding Agency of the Year. Their continued involvement, statewide leadership, and unwavering support of Special Olympics Iowa serve as an example for agencies across Iowa.

ISSDA is proud to support the mission of Special Olympics Iowa and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The partnership between law enforcement and Special Olympics continues to showcase the very best of public service, compassion, and community across our state.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause across the great State of Iowa to remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our communities.

From the rolling hills and small towns to the cities and county roads that connect us all, freedom has never been free. Today we honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who gave their lives protecting our country.

Their sacrifice is woven into the fabric of our nation and the heart of every community they served. We will never forget those who answered the call, stood the line, and gave everything for others.

As families gather this weekend under the red, white, and blue, may we all take a moment to reflect on the courage, service, and sacrifice that make this country strong.

To our fallen heroes.. your watch has ended, but your legacy lives on forever. 🇺🇸💙

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

As Police Week comes to a close, we want to thank each and every community across this great state for standing beside us and helping us honor and remember our fallen brothers and sisters.

Police Week is not only about remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice before us, but also about recognizing those who continue to serve today.. the men and women who still put on the badge each day and stand as part of the “Thin Blue Line” between good and evil.

To all law enforcement officers, dispatchers, corrections staff, first responders, families, and supporters: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to protecting our communities.

We will never forget those we’ve lost, and we will always support those who continue the mission.

05/10/2026

Peace Officer Memorial Week - 2026

Peace Officer Memorial Week is a time for reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It's a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women in law enforcement who gave their lives in service to others.

In 1962, John F. Kennedy officially proclaimed Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week, establishing a national time of remembrance to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize their courage, service, and sacrifice.

Each year, agencies across the nation come together during this week to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, with Peace Officers Memorial Day observed annually on May 15.

Here in Iowa, we proudly honor every law enforcement officer who gave their life while serving and protecting our communities.

They were more than badges and uniforms.
They were fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, friends, and neighbors.

They answered the call to serve knowing the risks, yet stood courageously between danger and the communities they loved.

Though time moves forward, their sacrifice will never fade. Their names remain etched not only on memorial walls, but in the hearts of those who continue the watch today.

During Peace Officer Memorial Week, we honor their legacy, remember their families, and give thanks for the men and women who continue to wear the badge with courage, integrity, and selflessness every day.

May we never forget the fallen.
May we always support those who continue to serve.

💙🖤 End of Watch, Never End of Honor. 🖤💙

05/06/2026

National Nurses Week is May 6–12, 2025, and the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association wants to say thank you for all you do.

The commitment nurses make to protecting, promoting, and improving healthcare for all is well recognized, as is their public service across a wide range of roles and settings. We celebrate nurses and the vital role they play every day especially during Nurses Week.

Nurses working in the jail face unique challenges yet remain dedicated to providing the highest level of care to the incarcerated population each and every day.

HAPPY NURSES WEEK!