Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

What Iowa Law Enforcement Academy does

The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is a State of Iowa government agency operating under Iowa Code Chapter 80B, headquartered at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. Founded in 1967 and on-site since 1969, ILEA serves as the sole statutory authority for setting minimum training standards and certifying law enforcement personnel across the state of Iowa. Its customer base comprises Iowa law enforcement agencies (police departments and sheriff's offices), individual sworn officers, city and county jailers, public safety telecommunicators, and out-of-state officers seeking Iowa reciprocity. ILEA covers 100% of Iowa's law enforcement training pipeline through its own delivery plus five regional academy partners.

ILEA's core product portfolio centers on the 16-week, 639-hour Basic Academy delivered at its Camp Dodge facility, plus an 18-month self-paced online Reserve Officer Academy (six sequential modules with proctored exams), Jailer Training (40-hour Basic plus in-service and medication management), Public Safety Telecommunicator Training, and the Certification Through Examination (CTE) reciprocity pathway. Supporting programs include specialized instructor courses (Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics at $625 each), annual in-service training, firearms qualification courses, and Iowa Code 321.231B emergency vehicle operation certification. Training management is delivered through the Acadis Portal (AcadisViewer) for course registration, document library, testing, and instructor management. The Academy coordinates five regional academies (Cedar Rapids Police Academy, Des Moines Police Academy, Department of Public Safety Academy, Indian Hills Community College, and Western Iowa Tech Community College) that deliver ILEA-standard curricula under its oversight.

ILEA's business model blends state appropriations (the primary funding mechanism) with fee-based cost recovery from hiring agencies. Basic Academy tuition is statutorily set at $14,400 per recruit but agencies pay only one-third ($4,800), with state agencies, DOT, DNR, and tribal government candidates paying full cost. Specialized courses and testing services generate additional fee revenue (e.g., POST cognitive test $100, MMPI evaluation $175-$225, Firearms Instructor course $625, CTE Reciprocity Short Form exam $1,500). The Academy is governed by an Academy Council representing Iowa law enforcement associations and operates under Iowa Administrative Code 501, currently undergoing a comprehensive rules revision under Executive Order 10 with a December 31, 2026 deadline.

Name

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

Legal name

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy

Website

https://ilea.iowa.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iowa state government agency under Iowa Code Chapter 80B providing mandatory law enforcement training and certification across Iowa, including the 16-week Basic Academy, online Reserve Officer Academy, jailer, and telecommunicator programs for all state agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Training Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Safety Training Academies & Standards (Police/Fire/EMS) (BPAIAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law Enforcement & Police Academy Training (EDAOAMAA), Corrections, Detention & Probation Officer Training (EDAOAMAE), Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/AED & Incident Management Training (BPAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Officer certification programs
• Police academy curriculum
• Jailer training services
• Law enforcement reciprocity

Headquarters

HQ city

Johnston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Basic Academy Training: ILEA charges agencies for Basic Academy training. The full 16-week, 639-hour Basic Academy costs $4,800 per recruit to the hiring department (one-third of the $14,400 total cost). State agencies and tribal government candidates pay the full cost.
2. Specialized Training Courses: ILEA offers specialized instructor courses (Firearms Instructor $625, Driving Instructor $625, Defensive Tactics Instructor $625) and individual training classes (Vehicle Operations $400, Field Training Officer $380) for additional fees.
3. Testing Services: ILEA charges for cognitive testing ($100 POST), physical readiness testing ($50), psychological evaluations ($175-$225 MMPI), and promotional exams ($50 ISSDA).
4. CTE Reciprocity Program: Out-of-state officers seeking Iowa certification pay examination and training fees: Short Form exam $1,500, Long Form exam $2,000, plus additional fees for firearms, ILEECP, EVO, OWI, and PIT training.
5. Jailer and Telecommunicator Training: ILEA charges for 40-hour Basic Jailer Training ($375), Jailer In-Service ($125), Telecommunicator Basic Training ($375), and Telecommunicator In-Service ($20-$35).
6. Reserve Officer Training: Online Reserve Officer Academy costs $500 per officer for full training and testing, or $100 for testing only.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is a State of Iowa government agency that delivers standardized law enforcement training, certification, and testing across Iowa. Its portfolio includes a 16-week, 639-hour Basic Academy for new recruits, an 18-month online Reserve Officer Academy, jailer and public safety telecommunicator training, reciprocity certification for out-of-state officers (CTE), and specialized courses in firearms, emergency vehicle operations, investigations, and instructor certification. Services are delivered at the Camp Dodge facility in Johnston, Iowa, at five regional partner academies, and online via the Acadis Portal.

Product overview

The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) is a state government training institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of law enforcement training programs. The core offerings include the 16-week Basic Academy (639 hours) for new recruits, the 18-month online Reserve Officer Academy, Jailer Training, Public Safety Telecommunicator Training, and the Certification Through Examination (CTE) reciprocity pathway for out-of-state officers. Additional programs include specialized courses such as Firearms Training, Driving Courses for 321.231B Certification, SF 342 Officer Investigations Training, and HR218 Retired Officer Qualification. The Academy also coordinates Regional Academies across Iowa and provides Annual In-Service Training requirements. The training is delivered through the Acadis Portal learning management system, with courses ranging from mandatory annual requirements to comprehensive basic academies lasting 16 weeks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• 639 hours of standardized training over 16 weeks meeting state certification requirements
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Iowa National Guard (Camp Dodge)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1969ILEA has been co-located at Camp Dodge since 1969, sharing firearm ranges and tactical training facilities with the Iowa National Guard. This partnership provides access to specialized training infrastructure including outdoor ranges and tactical venues that would be costly to replicate independently.
• Cedar Rapids Police AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional police academy in Cedar Rapids training law enforcement officers under ILEA-established standards. Operates 17-22 week programs. One of three major police academies in Iowa alongside Des Moines and DPS academies.
• Des Moines Police AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional police academy in Des Moines training law enforcement officers under ILEA-established standards. Operates 17-22 week programs and trains officers for the state's largest city.
• Department of Public Safety (DPS) AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-level police academy operated by the Department of Public Safety, training officers under ILEA standards. Operates 17-22 week programs.
• Indian Hills Community CollegesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity college in Ottumwa offering a shortened law enforcement academy for recruits with associate's or bachelor's degrees in criminal justice or police science (minimum 20 credit hours in the degree).
• Western Iowa Tech Community CollegesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity college in Sioux City offering a shortened law enforcement academy for recruits with associate's or bachelor's degrees in criminal justice or police science (minimum 20 credit hours in the degree).
• Iowa State Sheriff's and Deputies' AssociationminorOthersProfessional association referenced as a resource for jailer training information and standards. Links provided to ISSDA website for additional jailer resources.
• IADLEST (International Association of Law Enforcement Standards and Training)minorOthersNational organization providing resources and standards for law enforcement training academies. Listed as a useful link for ILEA reference.
• Bureau of Justice AssistanceminorOthersFederal agency providing justice assistance resources. Listed as a useful link for ILEA reference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC): Federal interagency training organization that provides basic and advanced training for federal law enforcement officers. Functions at a higher jurisdictional tier than ILEA but delivers comparable academy-style training programs across a broader law enforcement audience.

Direct peers

• Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program: Missouri's POST program that licenses peace officers, approves academy curricula, and sets continuing education requirements. A direct neighboring-state peer to ILEA with comparable mandate and academy coordination role.
• Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC): Pennsylvania's state body that certifies municipal police officers and accredits training academies. Direct peer to ILEA in setting curriculum, certifying officers, and administering academy training.
• North Carolina Justice Academy: North Carolina's state-operated training academy delivering basic law enforcement, in-service, and specialized courses for sworn officers. Operates under a model directly comparable to ILEA's Camp Dodge academy.
• Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC): Florida's standards and training commission that establishes minimum officer training, certifies officers, and approves training schools. A direct state-level counterpart to ILEA operating under a similar statutory mandate.
• New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) - Office of Public Safety: New York's state agency that sets peace officer training standards, approves academy curricula, and certifies officers statewide. Direct statutory peer to ILEA, scaled to a much larger jurisdiction.
• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE): Texas's state regulatory agency that licenses peace officers and sets training/education requirements statewide. Functionally identical to ILEA in role, scope of authority, and curriculum standard-setting mandate.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST): Georgia's state POST council that certifies peace officers and mandates basic, in-service, and specialty training requirements. A direct state-level peer to ILEA with comparable authority structure.
• California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST): California's state agency that sets minimum training and selection standards for peace officers and certifies training providers across the state. Directly comparable to ILEA as a state-level standards and training authority, though serving a far larger jurisdiction.

Others

• International Association of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST): National membership organization that sets training standards and accredits state academies. Listed as a resource partner by ILEA; functions as an ecosystem/standards umbrella rather than a competing training provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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