Past Recipients

Past Recipients http://www.ispaonline.com/sitevizcms/RSSFeed.cfm?nodeid=80204&audienceID=1 en-us Copyright 2026 Iowa State Police Association All Rights Reserved. ispaonline@gmail.com (Iowa State Police Association) support@globalreach.com (Global Reach Internet Productions) Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:28:24 -0500 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:28:24 -0500 60 OFFICER TOM SCHUSTER DOI 06/30/2024 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49375/officer_tom_schuster_doi_06302024 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49375/officer_tom_schuster_doi_06302024 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Schuster_F8680428136F9.jpg" style="width: 165px; height: 220px;" />   Officer Tom Schuster Waterloo Police Department Date of Incident 03/30/2024   On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at about 1135 hrs., Daphne Johnson called Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch (CFS 24-052980) to report that someone told her Kelvin Plain had been on the front steps and sidewalk in front of her mother's residence while creating a music video that was posted to social media. She reported that the location of this residence was 209 Manson Street.  Officer Jason Chopard was dispatched to this call for service. While on scene, Johnson advised Officer Chopard that Plain did not get along with Johnson's son, who was identified as Tamaris Gary. Johnson believed that Plain had done this to intimidate or harass Gary and his family, as well as putting pressure on Gary. Johnson requested that Officer Chopard trespass Plain from the property. She also informed Officer Chopard that Plain was known to possess guns, and that she was worried about what Plain might do towards her residence, herself, or her family. Officer Chopard also advised Johnson to obtain a "No Trespassing" sign and post it in front of the residence. While Officer Chopard was on scene Johnson showed him parts of the video that Plain had posted to social media.  After leaving the residence, Officer Chopard attempted to call Plain regarding the trespassing; however, he was unable to reach him. Officer Chopard left a voicemail for Plain to call him but never got a return call from Plain.  On June 30, 2024, at about 0822 hrs., Johnson again called into Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch (W24-053266) to report that there was a black male riding a bike in front of the residence at 209 Manson Street with a gun and heading toward Sumner Street. Johnson did not see the gun, rather her cousin had seen the individual and the gun. Her cousin also told Johnson that the individual was looking for her son. The individual was no longer able to be seen from the residence by Johnson. Johnson identifies this individual to the call taker as being the same person that was trespassing the previous day (Plain). This crucial information was never passed on to officers when they were dis patched to the call.  Officer Chopard and Officer Thomas Schuster were dispatched to this call, which was dispatched to them as a weapons violation. Knowing that the call originated from 209 Manson Street and having responded to the call for service the day prior, Officer Chopard believed it was likely that Plain was the reported individual. Also, following the call being dispatched, there was radio traffic from Sergeant Thomas Frein passing on information that this individual could possibly be Plain due to the call the day before.  Officer Chopard and Officer Schuster arrived in the area and did not immediately locate anyone matching the given description. Officer Schuster spoke with some people that were outside on Linn Street, and they reported seeing a black male wearing all green on a bicycle, heading east on Adams Street. Those individuals did not see him with a gun at that time. A short time later, Officer Chopard advised dispatch that he observed the black male wearing all green on a bike in Sullivan Park. This individual was talking to someone in the park at the time. The in-car video begins around this time with the prerecording that does not have audio. Officer Chopard is just entering the park with his patrol car. It was around this time that Officer Jamie Sullivan advised dispatch that he would be responding to the call as well.  Officer Chopard slowly drove his patrol car toward the individual on the bike in the park, and a short time later recognized him as Plain. As Officer Chopard's patrol car approached Plain, he began to ride away from him on the bike and Officer Chopard informed dispatch of this. Officer Chopard knew at this time that Plain was trying to evade him as he was riding faster away from him while still in the park. Officer Chopard pursued Plain through Sullivan Park, initially without top lights or siren. As Plain was trying to get away on the bike, he fell off the bike and a handgun also fell from Plain's possession. It was at this lime that Officer Chopard knew the individual to be Plain and Officer Chopard knew Plain to be a convicted felon.  Officer Chopard watched Plain pick the gun back up from the ground and continue to flee east on foot through the park toward E. 4th Street. Officer Chopard remained in his vehicle, activating his lights and siren, while he continued to pursue Plain. II was at this time that Plain ran out of the shoes he was wearing. Officer Chopard advised dispatch via the radio, "He's got a gun."  Plain ran through the park and out onto E. 4th Street. Just as Plain ran out of the park into Fourth Street, Officer Schuster was traveling west in his patrol vehicle on Cottage Street, approaching the park. While Officer Schuster was approaching the park, he heard Officer Chopard radio that "he's got a gun." As Officer Schuster approached E 4th Street, he saw Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle traveling through the park with a man matching the description provided running from him. Just as the man ran into Fourth Street, Officer Schuster was able to also identify him as Plain.  As Plain got to E. 4th Street, Officer Schuster pulled his patrol vehicle toward the curb in an attempt to block Plain from continuing to flee. Plain hit the right front corner of Officer Schuster's patrol vehicle and fell down. As Plain made contact with Officer Schuster's patrol vehicle, Plain could be seen carrying the handgun in his right hand. As this was happening, Officer Schuster exited his patrol vehicle, while Officer Chopard continued behind Plain while remaining in his patrol vehicle. As Officer Schuster got out of his patrol vehicle, Plain got back to his feet with the gun in his right hand and continued to flee on foot toward the south on E. 4th Street. Officer Schuster began to chase Plain on foot and yelled, "Drop the gun." Officer Chopard was also yelling at Plain to put the gun down at that time. II is around this time that Officer Chopard has drawn his service weapon while still sealed in his patrol car.  After yelling at Plain to drop the gun, Officer Schuster deployed his laser at Plain. Plain appeared to be falling down, but the desired result of the laser was not achieved. Plain started to regain his footing, still attempting to run away, and Officer Schuster deployed his laser on Plain a second time and ii appeared to cause Plain to fall to the ground. Both times that Plain was on the ground, he was faced down and facing away from the officers.  At this time, Officer Chopard pulled his patrol vehicle alongside Plain, to the west of him. Officer Schuster was on foot approaching Plain from the northeast, and in very close proximity to Plain. Plain rolled from his stomach to his back and quickly extended his right arm. Plain immediately began shooting at Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle, which was in very close proximity to Plain. After firing multiple rounds at Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle from very close range, Plain turned and fired multiple rounds at Officer Schuster at nearly point-blank range. As this was happening, Officer Schuster attempted to create distance from Plain and moved away from him to the south. During this time, Officer Schuster discarded his Taser fell to the ground while attempting to draw his service weapon.  While Plain was firing at Officer Schuster, Officer Chopard began firing rounds at Plain while still seated in his patrol car. Plain then turns and again starts shooting at Officer Chopard. There is an exchange of gunfire between Officer Chopard and Plain, and by this time, Officer Schuster is on the ground in a prone position and fires rounds at Plain.  During the final exchange of gunfire, Plain's body goes limp and does not move again, and the shooting stops. Officer Chopard is still seated in his patrol vehicle, right next to Plain to the west. Officer Schuster is prone on the street to the south of Plain. During the exchange of gunfire, Officer Schuster had been shot two times by Plain. He was shot once in the chest center mass, which was stopped by his ballistic vest, and once in the lower left leg. Officer Chopard had been shot once by Plain. This round appeared to have passed through the driver's door of his patrol car, striking him in the lower left abdomen below his vest. Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle was struck several times by Plain's gunfire. Both officers were able to relay over the radio that they had been hit by gunfire. Officer Schuster was able to relay that shots had been fired, and the suspect was down.  Officer Chopard and Officer Schuster were transported to the hospital for treatment. The scene was secured, and the DCI was called to investigate. The scene was also processed by the DCI Crime Scene Unit.  The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) determined that Plain had fired 11 shots at the officers and he emptied his weapon. It was also determined that after Plain fired his first shot(s), the officers returned fire.  Officer Chopard was hospitalized for an extended period of time, before eventually being released home with his family. Officer Schuster was also initially hospitalized and then released home to his family. For the next several months, both officers continued to rehabilitate their injuries util they were healed and could return to full duty. Officer Chopard returned to full duty status a little over 4 months post-incident November 4th , 2024. Officer Schuster returned to full duty status about 5 ½ months post-incident on December 14th , 2024. Iowa State Police Association SGT DAO MEUNSAVENG DOI 07/09/2024 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49376/sgt_dao_meunsaveng_doi_07092024 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49376/sgt_dao_meunsaveng_doi_07092024 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/DAO_BAB08C493A7E8.png" style="width: 262px; height: 220px;" /> Sgt Dao Meunsaveng Des Moines Police Department Date of Incident 07-09-2024   Officer Meunsaveng was driving his marked patrol car to the police station with his K9 partner Bero when an intoxicated driver lost control of his vehicle and struck Officer Meunsaveng's patrol vehicle in front of the driver door.  Officer Meunsaveng was trapped inside of his vehicle and had to be mechanically extricated by the fire department. He suffered serious injuries to his head, neck, back and arm which caused him to be off of work for more than 9 months while he recovered.  https://www.police1.com/vehicle-incidents/iowa-officer-k-9-partner-injured-in-violent-crash  Iowa State Police Association OFFICER CADE MORITZ DOI 09/16/2024 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49377/officer_cade_moritz_doi_09162024 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49377/officer_cade_moritz_doi_09162024 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Moritz_5A2FBD41C5355.jpg" style="width: 176px; height: 220px;" /> Officer Cade Moritz Des Moines Police Department Date of Incident 09-16-2024   Officer Moritz and Officer Contreras initiated a traffic stop which resulted in a short pursuit, ending at E 24th and Easton. The driver, Joshua Green, refused to get out of the car and after failing to obey command, was tazed by Moritz. Green retrieved a gun from his waist band and began firing. Officer Boekhoff was stuck in the arm and Officer Moritz was struck in the head. At least three officers returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. Officer Boekhoff returned to full duty on December 1st 2024. Officer Mortiz is still recovering and is hoping to return to full duty this fall.     Iowa State Police Association OFFICER JACOB BOEKHOFF DOI 09/16/2024 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49378/officer_jacob_boekhoff_doi_09162024 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49378/officer_jacob_boekhoff_doi_09162024 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Boekhoff_CE7CA48FD395E.jpg" style="width: 176px; height: 220px;" />   Officer Jacob Boekoff Des Moines Police Department Date of Incident 09-16-2024   Officer Moritz and Officer Contreras initiated a traffic stop which resulted in a short pursuit, ending at E 24th and Easton. The driver, Joshua Green, refused to get out of the car and after failing to obey command, was tazed by Moritz. Green retrieved a gun from his waist band and began firing. Officer Boekhoff was stuck in the arm and Officer Moritz was struck in the head. At least three officers returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. Officer Boekhoff returned to full duty on December 1st 2024. Officer Mortiz is still recovering and is hoping to return to full duty this fall. Iowa State Police Association OFFICER LANDRY BLUNK DOI 05/21/2025 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49379/officer_landry_blunk_doi_05212025 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49379/officer_landry_blunk_doi_05212025 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Untitled_design_6_8AB34C55F4828.png" style="width: 175px; height: 220px;" /> Officer Landry Blunk Bettendorf Police Department Date of Incident 05-21-2025   On May 21, 2025, at approximately 0126 hours, Officers were dispatched to 2602 Cypress Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa for a domestic disturbance and that someone had been stabbed. Patrol Officers Blunk and Morrisey arrived at the residence. Officer Blunk encountered a child at the doorway of the residence, and two additional children on the stairway just inside the residence. Officer Blunk was able to remove the children from the residence for their safety. Officer Blunk heard yelling in the basement about the police arriving at the residence and the sound of a firearm slide rack. With information that someone had been stabbed and multiple people were believed to be in the basement, he opened the basement door and observed Jamey Myles holding a handgun. Myles turned toward Officer Blunk, raised the gun, and fired two bullets, striking Officer Blunk in the forearm and hip area. Officer Blunk told Myles to drop the gun and returned fire, striking Myles, and causing Myles to drop the firearm. Officer Blunk exited the residence and began administrating himself medical aid. After administrating himself medical aid, Officer Blunk continued to stay on scene and direct additional responding officers where to go and what equipment was needed. One of the bullets that had struck Officer Blunk continued and struck Officer Morrisey in the thumb. Officer Morrisey, Myles’s mother, and all three children were all standing near the front door and in the line of Myles’s gun fire. Officer Blunk’s return fire after he had been wounded prevented Myle’s from continuing to fire in the direction of not only Officer Blunk, but Officer Morrisey and innocent civilians. After being struck in his strong hand thumb, Officer Morrisey was still able to draw his firearm using his support hand and cover the threat area as Officer Blunk retreated. Despite his injury, Officer Morrisey held his position at the front doorway until he was relieved by additional responding officers. Myles had been wounded but was still moving and in proximity to his firearm and Myles was now the only person in the basement. Officer Morrisey then assisted with checking Officer Blunk for additional injuries. Officer Morrisey then drove himself and Officer Blunk to an area hospital for medical treatment since the scene had not been cleared for Medic/EMS and the few additional officers on scene at the time were needed to secure the residence. Additional responding officers entered the house and rendered Myles medical aid. Myles was then transported by ambulance to the hospital. Upon discharge from the hospital Myles was criminally charged by the Bettendorf Police Department with the following: · Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer · Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury · Domestic Abuse Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury · Child Endangerment · Child Endangerment · Child Endangerment · Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon · Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations At the time of this award, Officer Morrisey has returned to full duty and Officer Blunk remains on light duty as a result of his injuries sustained in the incident. Iowa State Police Association OFFICER BRIAN MORRISEY DOI 05/21/2025 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49380/officer_brian_morrisey_doi_05212025 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49380/officer_brian_morrisey_doi_05212025 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Untitled_design_6_8AB34C55F4828.png" style="width: 175px; height: 220px;" />   Officer Brian Morrisey Bettendorf Police Department Date of Incident 05-21-2025   On May 21, 2025, at approximately 0126 hours, Officers were dispatched to 2602 Cypress Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa for a domestic disturbance and that someone had been stabbed. Patrol Officers Blunk and Morrisey arrived at the residence. Officer Blunk encountered a child at the doorway of the residence, and two additional children on the stairway just inside the residence. Officer Blunk was able to remove the children from the residence for their safety. Officer Blunk heard yelling in the basement about the police arriving at the residence and the sound of a firearm slide rack. With information that someone had been stabbed and multiple people were believed to be in the basement, he opened the basement door and observed Jamey Myles holding a handgun. Myles turned toward Officer Blunk, raised the gun, and fired two bullets, striking Officer Blunk in the forearm and hip area. Officer Blunk told Myles to drop the gun and returned fire, striking Myles, and causing Myles to drop the firearm. Officer Blunk exited the residence and began administrating himself medical aid. After administrating himself medical aid, Officer Blunk continued to stay on scene and direct additional responding officers where to go and what equipment was needed. One of the bullets that had struck Officer Blunk continued and struck Officer Morrisey in the thumb. Officer Morrisey, Myles’s mother, and all three children were all standing near the front door and in the line of Myles’s gun fire. Officer Blunk’s return fire after he had been wounded prevented Myle’s from continuing to fire in the direction of not only Officer Blunk, but Officer Morrisey and innocent civilians. After being struck in his strong hand thumb, Officer Morrisey was still able to draw his firearm using his support hand and cover the threat area as Officer Blunk retreated. Despite his injury, Officer Morrisey held his position at the front doorway until he was relieved by additional responding officers. Myles had been wounded but was still moving and in proximity to his firearm and Myles was now the only person in the basement. Officer Morrisey then assisted with checking Officer Blunk for additional injuries. Officer Morrisey then drove himself and Officer Blunk to an area hospital for medical treatment since the scene had not been cleared for Medic/EMS and the few additional officers on scene at the time were needed to secure the residence. Additional responding officers entered the house and rendered Myles medical aid. Myles was then transported by ambulance to the hospital. Upon discharge from the hospital Myles was criminally charged by the Bettendorf Police Department with the following: · Attempted Murder of a Peace Officer · Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury · Domestic Abuse Assault with Intent to Inflict Serious Injury · Child Endangerment · Child Endangerment · Child Endangerment · Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon · Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations At the time of this award, Officer Morrisey has returned to full duty and Officer Blunk remains on light duty as a result of his injuries sustained in the incident. Iowa State Police Association SGT. JASON CHOPARD DOI 06/30/2024 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49374/sgt_jason_chopard_doi_06302024 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49374/sgt_jason_chopard_doi_06302024 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Chopard_7DEDDBEF5A5AF.jpg" style="width: 165px; height: 220px;" /> Sgt. Jason Chopard Waterloo Police Department Date of Incident 03/30/2024   On Saturday, June 29, 2024, at about 1135 hrs., Daphne Johnson called Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch (CFS 24-052980) to report that someone told her Kelvin Plain had been on the front steps and sidewalk in front of her mother's residence while creating a music video that was posted to social media. She reported that the location of this residence was 209 Manson Street.  Officer Jason Chopard was dispatched to this call for service. While on scene, Johnson advised Officer Chopard that Plain did not get along with Johnson's son, who was identified as Tamaris Gary. Johnson believed that Plain had done this to intimidate or harass Gary and his family, as well as putting pressure on Gary. Johnson requested that Officer Chopard trespass Plain from the property. She also informed Officer Chopard that Plain was known to possess guns, and that she was worried about what Plain might do towards her residence, herself, or her family. Officer Chopard also advised Johnson to obtain a "No Trespassing" sign and post it in front of the residence. While Officer Chopard was on scene Johnson showed him parts of the video that Plain had posted to social media.  After leaving the residence, Officer Chopard attempted to call Plain regarding the trespassing; however, he was unable to reach him. Officer Chopard left a voicemail for Plain to call him but never got a return call from Plain.  On June 30, 2024, at about 0822 hrs., Johnson again called into Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch (W24-053266) to report that there was a black male riding a bike in front of the residence at 209 Manson Street with a gun and heading toward Sumner Street. Johnson did not see the gun, rather her cousin had seen the individual and the gun. Her cousin also told Johnson that the individual was looking for her son. The individual was no longer able to be seen from the residence by Johnson. Johnson identifies this individual to the call taker as being the same person that was trespassing the previous day (Plain). This crucial information was never passed on to officers when they were dis patched to the call.  Officer Chopard and Officer Thomas Schuster were dispatched to this call, which was dispatched to them as a weapons violation. Knowing that the call originated from 209 Manson Street and having responded to the call for service the day prior, Officer Chopard believed it was likely that Plain was the reported individual. Also, following the call being dispatched, there was radio traffic from Sergeant Thomas Frein passing on information that this individual could possibly be Plain due to the call the day before.  Officer Chopard and Officer Schuster arrived in the area and did not immediately locate anyone matching the given description. Officer Schuster spoke with some people that were outside on Linn Street, and they reported seeing a black male wearing all green on a bicycle, heading east on Adams Street. Those individuals did not see him with a gun at that time. A short time later, Officer Chopard advised dispatch that he observed the black male wearing all green on a bike in Sullivan Park. This individual was talking to someone in the park at the time. The in-car video begins around this time with the prerecording that does not have audio. Officer Chopard is just entering the park with his patrol car. It was around this time that Officer Jamie Sullivan advised dispatch that he would be responding to the call as well.  Officer Chopard slowly drove his patrol car toward the individual on the bike in the park, and a short time later recognized him as Plain. As Officer Chopard's patrol car approached Plain, he began to ride away from him on the bike and Officer Chopard informed dispatch of this. Officer Chopard knew at this time that Plain was trying to evade him as he was riding faster away from him while still in the park. Officer Chopard pursued Plain through Sullivan Park, initially without top lights or siren. As Plain was trying to get away on the bike, he fell off the bike and a handgun also fell from Plain's possession. It was at this lime that Officer Chopard knew the individual to be Plain and Officer Chopard knew Plain to be a convicted felon.  Officer Chopard watched Plain pick the gun back up from the ground and continue to flee east on foot through the park toward E. 4th Street. Officer Chopard remained in his vehicle, activating his lights and siren, while he continued to pursue Plain. II was at this time that Plain ran out of the shoes he was wearing. Officer Chopard advised dispatch via the radio, "He's got a gun."  Plain ran through the park and out onto E. 4th Street. Just as Plain ran out of the park into Fourth Street, Officer Schuster was traveling west in his patrol vehicle on Cottage Street, approaching the park. While Officer Schuster was approaching the park, he heard Officer Chopard radio that "he's got a gun." As Officer Schuster approached E 4th Street, he saw Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle traveling through the park with a man matching the description provided running from him. Just as the man ran into Fourth Street, Officer Schuster was able to also identify him as Plain.  As Plain got to E. 4th Street, Officer Schuster pulled his patrol vehicle toward the curb in an attempt to block Plain from continuing to flee. Plain hit the right front corner of Officer Schuster's patrol vehicle and fell down. As Plain made contact with Officer Schuster's patrol vehicle, Plain could be seen carrying the handgun in his right hand. As this was happening, Officer Schuster exited his patrol vehicle, while Officer Chopard continued behind Plain while remaining in his patrol vehicle. As Officer Schuster got out of his patrol vehicle, Plain got back to his feet with the gun in his right hand and continued to flee on foot toward the south on E. 4th Street. Officer Schuster began to chase Plain on foot and yelled, "Drop the gun." Officer Chopard was also yelling at Plain to put the gun down at that time. II is around this time that Officer Chopard has drawn his service weapon while still sealed in his patrol car.  After yelling at Plain to drop the gun, Officer Schuster deployed his laser at Plain. Plain appeared to be falling down, but the desired result of the laser was not achieved. Plain started to regain his footing, still attempting to run away, and Officer Schuster deployed his laser on Plain a second time and ii appeared to cause Plain to fall to the ground. Both times that Plain was on the ground, he was faced down and facing away from the officers.  At this time, Officer Chopard pulled his patrol vehicle alongside Plain, to the west of him. Officer Schuster was on foot approaching Plain from the northeast, and in very close proximity to Plain. Plain rolled from his stomach to his back and quickly extended his right arm. Plain immediately began shooting at Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle, which was in very close proximity to Plain. After firing multiple rounds at Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle from very close range, Plain turned and fired multiple rounds at Officer Schuster at nearly point-blank range. As this was happening, Officer Schuster attempted to create distance from Plain and moved away from him to the south. During this time, Officer Schuster discarded his Taser fell to the ground while attempting to draw his service weapon.  While Plain was firing at Officer Schuster, Officer Chopard began firing rounds at Plain while still seated in his patrol car. Plain then turns and again starts shooting at Officer Chopard. There is an exchange of gunfire between Officer Chopard and Plain, and by this time, Officer Schuster is on the ground in a prone position and fires rounds at Plain.  During the final exchange of gunfire, Plain's body goes limp and does not move again, and the shooting stops. Officer Chopard is still seated in his patrol vehicle, right next to Plain to the west. Officer Schuster is prone on the street to the south of Plain. During the exchange of gunfire, Officer Schuster had been shot two times by Plain. He was shot once in the chest center mass, which was stopped by his ballistic vest, and once in the lower left leg. Officer Chopard had been shot once by Plain. This round appeared to have passed through the driver's door of his patrol car, striking him in the lower left abdomen below his vest. Officer Chopard's patrol vehicle was struck several times by Plain's gunfire. Both officers were able to relay over the radio that they had been hit by gunfire. Officer Schuster was able to relay that shots had been fired, and the suspect was down.  Officer Chopard and Officer Schuster were transported to the hospital for treatment. The scene was secured, and the DCI was called to investigate. The scene was also processed by the DCI Crime Scene Unit.  The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) determined that Plain had fired 11 shots at the officers and he emptied his weapon. It was also determined that after Plain fired his first shot(s), the officers returned fire.  Officer Chopard was hospitalized for an extended period of time, before eventually being released home with his family. Officer Schuster was also initially hospitalized and then released home to his family. For the next several months, both officers continued to rehabilitate their injuries util they were healed and could return to full duty. Officer Chopard returned to full duty status a little over 4 months post-incident November 4th , 2024. Officer Schuster returned to full duty status about 5 ½ months post-incident on December 14th , 2024. Iowa State Police Association OFFICER KEVIN M. CRAM E.O.W. 09-13-2023 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49221/officer_kevin_m_cram_eow_09132023 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49221/officer_kevin_m_cram_eow_09132023 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/c_kevincram_44321593BC62C.jpg" style="width: 250px; height: 313px;" /> On September 13, 2023, at approximately 7:53 p.m., Algona Police Officer Kevin Cram was on patrol duty in the City of Algona when he was made aware of an active arrest warrant for a suspect.  The arrest warrant was for Harassment through Palo Alto County, Iowa.  Officer Cram knew a possible location for the suspect and headed to that area.  Officer Cram was in the 1100 block of S. Minnesota Street in Algona when he observed the subject and made contact with him.  Officer Cram told the subject he was going to be placed under arrest, and the subject shot Officer Cram.  Officer Cram was located by other officers and EMS, and taken to the Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona where he was later pronounced deceased. Later that same night the suspect was located and arrested near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. In July of 2024 the suspect was convicted of Murder 1st degree and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Kevin Cram joined the Algona Police Department as a Patrol Officer in 2015, having previously served as a Reserve Officer with the department from 2010 to 2013. He also served as an officer with the Nora Springs Police Department from 2012 to 2015. Kevin  graduated in the top five of his class from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy in 2013.   Officer Cram always wanted to help others and make a difference in his community.  He was an excellent son, husband, father, officer and friend to many. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepson, father, mother, and two brothers.   Iowa State Police Association SGT. JOHN KARL WILLIAMS E.O.W. 07-03-2022 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49013/sgt_john_karl_williams_eow_07032022 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/49013/sgt_john_karl_williams_eow_07032022   <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Williams_018B4511F73A6.png" style="width: 300px; height: 326px;" />   Sergeant John Williams passed away after suffering a medical emergency following his response to a shooting call. The shooting occurred in an apartment complex and involved a 3-year-old victim. Sergeant Williams was on scene of the incident when he began to experience symptoms of an acute medical emergency. He was transported to a local hospital where he passed away a short time later. Sergeant Williams had served with the Coralville Police Department for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren. Iowa State Police Association DEPUTY WILLIAMHALVERSON Date of Incident 06-20-2021 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48867/deputy_williamhalverson_date_of_incident_06202021 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48867/deputy_williamhalverson_date_of_incident_06202021 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Halverson_5B81C2F71B059.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 238px;" /> On the evening of Sunday, June 20, 2021, Deputy William Halverson was responding to an alarm at a Casey’s General Store located on Highway 13 in Coggon, Iowa.      When Deputy Halverson entered the front door, he was immediately met by the suspect trying to exit the building.   During a struggle with the suspect, the suspect fired his weapon striking Deputy Halverson multiple times.    Deputy Halverson was airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics for treatment of his injuries.     The suspect was later arrested after a vehicle pursuit that ended in the suspect crashing and fleeing on foot.   Area law enforcement officers secured the area, the suspect was taken into custody the next morning.   The suspect is still in custody on a $2.5 million bond while he awaits trial for this incident.   <a href="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Linn_Co_Press_Release_053786846B5E1.pdf" target="_blank">Linn County Sheriff Department Press Release</a> Iowa State Police Association DEPUTY AUSTIN "MELVIN" RICHARDSON E.O.W. 06-14-2022 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48868/deputy_austin_melvin_richardson_eow_06142022 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48868/deputy_austin_melvin_richardson_eow_06142022 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Melvin_Richardson_851DEDC9A264F.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 289px;" /> On June 14, 2022, at approximately 12:40, Deputy Austin “Melvin” Richardson age 37 was on duty, operating a marked patrol in the 2600 block of Hwy 275, north of Hamburg, Iowa in Fremont County.  Deputy Richardson struck a southbound harvesting combine being operated partially in his lane, after cresting a hill.  Deputy Richardson died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident.    Iowa State Police Association ISP TROOPER TED BENDA E.O.W. 10-20-2021 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48869/isp_trooper_ted_benda_eow_10202021 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48869/isp_trooper_ted_benda_eow_10202021 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Ted_Benda_2022_17779FEE20947.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 236px;" /> Trooper Ted Benda ISP #313 was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday, October 14th while in route to assist the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office with a wanted suspect.  He was airlifted to the Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin.  He succumbed to his injuries on October 20th, 2021. <a href="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/Trooper_Ted_Benda__Purple_Heart_72A7B75EDFFE5.pdf" target="_blank">Iowa State Patrol Press Release</a> Iowa State Police Association SGT JIM SMITH IOWA STATE PATROL E.O.W. 04-09-2021 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48866/sgt_jim_smith_iowa_state_patrol_eow_04092021 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48866/sgt_jim_smith_iowa_state_patrol_eow_04092021 <img alt="" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/smith_332AEE2C1D813.png" style="width: 239px; height: 207px;" />   Sgt. Jim Smith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a subject who had assaulted and disarmed another law enforcement officer during a traffic stop near Grundy Center.   The subject initially fled as officers attempted to stop him but stopped and confronted them and antagonized them to shoot him. The man then assaulted one of the officers and disarmed him after placing the officer in a chokehold. He was able to get back into his car and fled to his home on Grundy Center.   Responding Officers established a perimeter around the home and established an arrest team. When the arrest team entered the home, the man opened fire with a shotgun, striking Sgt. Smith. Other members of the team were able to remove Sgt. Smith from the home. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.   The subject shot at an Iowa State Patrol tactical team at about 11:50 PM. The man was wounded by return fire, taken into custody, and charged with murder.   Sgt. Smith had served with the Iowa State Patrol for 27 years. He is survived by his wife and two children  <a href="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/IDPS_Press_Release_88B92824C0B8F.pdf" target="_blank">IDPS PRESS RELEASE</a> Iowa State Police Association Sergeant Scott Lansing Davenport Police Department Date of Incident June1, 2020 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48540/sergeant_scott_lansing_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_june1_2020 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48540/sergeant_scott_lansing_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_june1_2020 <img alt="" src="https://p1cdn4static.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/Image/Departments/Communications/DPD/police%20decalv1.jpg" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 146px;" />Sergeant Scott Lansing Davenport Police Department Date of Incident: June 1, 2020 In the early morning hours of Monday June 1, 2020 Davenport Police Department Sgt. Scott Lansing, Lt. Greg Behning and Detective Pat Sievert were working in an unmarked vehicle assisting with several shots fired incidents, rioting and looting of businesses.  Around 02:55 am the officers’ vehicle was ambushed and suddenly began taking simultaneous gunfire from the front and driver’s side of the vehicle.   Sgt. Lansing was shot twice. One in the leg and one shot hit his left handed holster, striking the slide of his handgun making the handgun inoperable.  Rounds also struck his headrest. Iowa State Police Association Officer Michael Clark Iowa City Police Department Date of Incident Jult 29, 2019 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48541/officer_michael_clark_iowa_city_police_department_date_of_incident_jult_29_2019 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/48541/officer_michael_clark_iowa_city_police_department_date_of_incident_jult_29_2019 <h3><img alt="" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/21/Iowa_City_Police_Department_Patch.jpg" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 174px;" />Officer Michael Clark</h3> <h3>Iowa City Police Department</h3> <h3>Date of Incident: July 29, 2019</h3> On July 29, 2019, at approximately 3:25 PM, Iowa City Police Officer Michael Clark responded to a report of a shoplifter in the area of Starbucks Coffee at 11 Highway 1 in Iowa City, Iowa.  Officer Clark was able to locate a woman that matched the description given by the store employees of the suspect.  The suspect refused to stop when requested by Officer Clark and kept walking away.  As Officer Clark approached the suspect, she remained uncooperative, becoming more belligerent and swearing at him.  From near her many bags, the suspect picked up a metal mobile power outlet stand. Officer Clark took the stand away from her and turned to set it down.  As he turned back to the suspect, the suspect was pointing a gun a few feet away from his face.  The suspect then shot the gun several times directly at Officer Clark. Officer Clark drew his service handgun and returned fire, striking the suspect in the hand. Despite having sustained a through and through wound to his left cheek, Officer Clark and a responding officer were able to take the suspect into custody. Iowa State Police Association Officer Ryan Leabo Davenport Police Department Date of Incident April 25, 2019 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/47020/officer_ryan_leabo_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_april_25_2019 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/47020/officer_ryan_leabo_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_april_25_2019 <h3><img alt="" src="https://p1cdn4static.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/Image/Departments/Communications/DPD/police%20decalv1.jpg" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 146px;" />Officer Ryan Leabo</h3> <h3>Davenport Police Department</h3> <h3>Date of Incident: April 25, 2019</h3> On April 25, 2019 members of the Davenport Police Department, Neighborhoods Energized To Succeed (NETS) unit, observed two suspicious males in a high crime area. Officer Ryan Leabo exited his patrol vehicle and ordered the two males to stop so he could talk to them. They ignored Officer Leabo's numerous requests to stop. One subject, later identified as Brett Dennis, was wearing a small handbag. As officers got closer to Dennis, he took off running. As he was running down an alley, he was trying to reach into the handbag. While running from Officer Leabo, Dennis yelled at Officer Leabo to shoot him. Officer Leabo caught up with Dennis and attempted to take him into custody by grabbing him from behind in a bear hug. At this point, Officer Leabo observed Dennis pull a semi-automatic handgun from the handbag. A struggle ensued with Officer Leabo trying to get control of Dennis' handgun, as he drew his own weapon. During the struggle, Dennis fired two rounds. The first round struck Officer Leabo in the left leg. The second round struck Officer Leabo in the chest. This round was stopped by his body armor, likely saving Officer Leabo's life. During the struggle, Officer Leabo fired one round striking Dennis in the right leg. Officer Leabo's handgun then malfunctioned. Dennis disengaged and ran from Officer Leabo. Additional officers arrived and Dennis was taken into custody about a block away. Dennis' handgun was recovered under an air conditioning unit near where he was taken into custody. Office Leabo was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Officer Leabo was treated for significant bruising to his chest area where the bullet struck his body armor, a gunshot wound to his left leg and minor injuries to his head, shoulder and lower extremities. Officer Leabo has recovered from his injuries. Having been cleared by the Davenport Police Internal Affairs Unit and the Scott County Attorney's Office, Officer Leabo has returned to active duty with the NETS unit. The subsequent investigation by the Scott County Sheriff's Office resulted in Brett Dennis being charged with Attempt to Commit Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm (2 counts), Violation of a Protective Order, Robbery in the 1st degree and Theft in the 3rd degree. Iowa State Police Association Chief Terry J. Behning Buffalo Police Department Date of Incident September 25, 2017 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/46109/chief_terry_j_behning_buffalo_police_department_date_of_incident_september_25_2017 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/46109/chief_terry_j_behning_buffalo_police_department_date_of_incident_september_25_2017 <h3><img alt="" src="https://www.scottcountyiowa.us/sheriff/images/logos/Buffalo_Logo.jpg" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 191px;" />Chief Terry J. Behning</h3> <h3>Buffalo Police Department</h3> <h3>Date of Incident: September 25, 2017</h3>   Around noon on September 25, 2017, Chief Behning was seriously injured when he attempted to deploy stop sticks to end a vehicle pursuit involving Davenport and Blue Grass Police Departments, that was entering his city. The perpetrator identified as 20-year-old Logan Shoemaker, driving a stolen garbage truck, led police on a chase with speeds in excess of 80 mph through multiple jurisdictions.  Shoemaker saw Chief Behning and his squad car at the intersection of Highway 22 and Mississippi Street in Buffalo.  Shoemaker steered directly at the squad car ramming it and pushing it over Chief Behning.  Shoemaker was found guilty of attempted murder, willful injury causing serious injury and eluding while participating in a felony.  Shoemaker was sentenced to up to 68 years. Iowa State Police Association Officer Brenda Waline Davenport Police Department Date of Incident November 19, 2017 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/46110/officer_brenda_waline_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_november_19_2017 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/46110/officer_brenda_waline_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_november_19_2017 <h3><img alt="" src="https://p1cdn4static.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/Image/Departments/Communications/DPD/police%20decalv1.jpg" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 146px;" />Officer Brenda Waline</h3> <h3>Davenport Police Department</h3> <h3>Date of Incident: November 19, 2017</h3>   In the early morning hours of November 19, 2017, Officers Waline and King were seriously injured while investigating the report of a burglary in progress to the vacant upstairs apartment of a duplex. The officers located two females in the kitchen of the apartment.  While questioning the females, Officer King heard a noise further in the apartment and located Matthew Tobin.  While being questioned Tobin attempted to flee the apartment with his flight being blocked by Officer Waline.   Not being able to flee, Tobin started to fight with the Officers, with the fight going to the floor.  During the fight, Tobin produced a pistol from his waistband, firing at the Officers, striking Officer King on the right side of the head and a bullet going through Officer Waline’s shirt sleeve.  Tobin then used the pistol to hit Officer King in the head,  During the fight, Officer Waline fired her weapon at Tobin.  Tobin was pronounced dead at the scene. Iowa State Police Association Officer Justin King Davenport Police Department Date of Incident November 19, 2017 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/46111/officer_justin_king_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_november_19_2017 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/46111/officer_justin_king_davenport_police_department_date_of_incident_november_19_2017 <h3><img alt="" src="https://p1cdn4static.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6481372/Image/Departments/Communications/DPD/police%20decalv1.jpg" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 146px;" />Officer Justin King</h3> <h3>Davenport Police Department</h3> <h3>Date of Incident: November 19, 2017</h3>   In the early morning hours of November 19, 2017, Officers Waline and King were seriously injured while investigating the report of a burglary in progress to the vacant upstairs apartment of a duplex. The officers located two females in the kitchen of the apartment.  While questioning the females, Officer King heard a noise further in the apartment and located Matthew Tobin.  While being questioned Tobin attempted to flee the apartment with his flight being blocked by Officer Waline.   Not being able to flee, Tobin started to fight with the Officers, with the fight going to the floor.  During the fight, Tobin produced a pistol from his waistband, firing at the Officers, striking Officer King on the right side of the head and a bullet going through Officer Waline’s shirt sleeve.  Tobin then used the pistol to hit Officer King in the head,  During the fight, Officer Waline fired her weapon at Tobin.  Tobin was pronounced dead at the scene. Iowa State Police Association Officer Shawn Miller West Des Moines Police Dept. E.O.W. August 3, 2016 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44011/officer_shawn_miller_west_des_moines_police_dept_eow_august_3_2016 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44011/officer_shawn_miller_west_des_moines_police_dept_eow_august_3_2016 <img alt="" src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/5098a72f7240a745c92b6d4eee40607477ad7f97/c=784-0-2512-2304&r=537&c=0-0-534-712/local/-/media/2016/08/03/IAGroup/DesMoines/636058465573322207-Officer-Miller.JPG" style="float: left; width: 101px; height: 135px;" /> <h3> </h3> <h3>Officer Shawn Miller </h3> <h3>West Des Moines Police Dept. </h3> <h3>E.O.W. August 3, 2016</h3>     Officer Shawn Miller was hit by a car and killed on duty August 3, 2016. He had testified in a court hearing in Dallas County and was riding his personal motorcycle back to West Des Moines. The accident happened at the intersection of Highway 169 and Interstate 80 when a turning car failed to yield and Officer Miller’s motorcycle collided with the passenger side of the car. Iowa State Police Association Officer Justin Martin Urbandale Police Dept. E.O.W. November 2, 2016 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44012/officer_justin_martin_urbandale_police_dept_eow_november_2_2016 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44012/officer_justin_martin_urbandale_police_dept_eow_november_2_2016 <img alt="" src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/bee65a960a5e12581cc3ec1e5dfd4c7d741ba347/c=0-0-531-708&r=183&c=0-0-180-240/local/-/media/2016/11/02/IAGroup/DesMoines/636136973616868918-justin-martin-Urbandale-pd.jpg" style="float: left; width: 101px; height: 135px;" />   <h3>Officer Justin Martin </h3> <h3>Urbandale Police Dept. </h3> <h3>E.O.W. November 2, 2016</h3>     In the early hours of November 2, 2016, Officer Justin Martin and Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Beminio, were killed in separate "ambush-style" shootings in the metro approximately 20 minutes apart. The perpetrator in both shootings, identified as 46-yearold Scott Michael Greene of Urbandale, Iowa, was apprehended by police hours later. Greene pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole on May 20, 2017. Iowa State Police Association Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Beminio Des Moines Police Dept. E.O.W. November 2, 2016 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44013/sgt_anthony_tony_beminio_des_moines_police_dept_eow_november_2_2016 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44013/sgt_anthony_tony_beminio_des_moines_police_dept_eow_november_2_2016 <img alt="" src="https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/globegazette.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/60/d606a7e1-d1f7-522c-90b8-f5eb8929a3e7/581a2b4b89a5d.image.jpg" style="float: left; width: 101px; height: 101px;" />   <h3>Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Beminio </h3> <h3>Des Moines Police Dept. </h3> <h3>E.O.W. November 2, 2016</h3>   In the early hours of November 2, 2016, Officer Justin Martin and Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Beminio, were killed in separate "ambush-style" shootings in the metro approximately 20 minutes apart. The perpetrator in both shootings, identified as 46-yearold Scott Michael Greene of Urbandale, Iowa, was apprehended by police hours later. Greene pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole on May 20, 2017. Iowa State Police Association Deputy Sheriff Mark Burbridge Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office E.O.W. May 1, 2017 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44014/deputy_sheriff_mark_burbridge_pottawattamie_county_sheriffs_office_eow_may_1_2017 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44014/deputy_sheriff_mark_burbridge_pottawattamie_county_sheriffs_office_eow_may_1_2017 <img alt="" src="https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/omaha.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/b/6f/b6f51174-2eb6-11e7-a71d-9fffaf330b91/5907ab41350fe.image.jpg?resize=1200%2C1677" style="float: left; width: 101px; height: 141px;" />   <h3>Deputy Sheriff Mark Burbridge </h3> <h3>Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office</h3> <h3>E.O.W. May 1, 2017</h3>     Deputy Sheriffs Mark Burbridge and Pat Morgan were shot at the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs as they returned two inmates after a court appearance. Deputy Sheriff Burbridge was killed and Deputy Sheriff Morgan was injured. One of the inmates used a concealed key to remove his shackles then obtained a firearm from the van and shot both deputies. He then stole the van and fled from the jail. He attempted to carjack a citizen and shot him. He then abducted another citizen and forced her to drive him from the scene in her vehicle. After pleading guilty to first-degree murder, Wesley Correa-Carmenaty was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 50 years. Iowa State Police Association Deputy Sheriff Pat Morgan Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office Date of Incident May 1, 2017 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44015/deputy_sheriff_pat_morgan_pottawattamie_county_sheriffs_office_date_of_incident_may_1_2017 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/44015/deputy_sheriff_pat_morgan_pottawattamie_county_sheriffs_office_date_of_incident_may_1_2017 <h3><img alt="" src="https://www.odmp.org/media/image/agency/3195/300/pottawattamie-sheriff-patch.png" style="float: left; width: 150px; height: 150px;" />Deputy Sheriff Pat Morgan </h3> <h3>Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office </h3> <h3>Date of Incident May 1, 2017</h3>   Deputy Sheriffs Mark Burbridge and Pat Morgan were shot at the Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs as they returned two inmates after a court appearance. Deputy Sheriff Burbridge was killed and Deputy Sheriff Morgan was injured. One of the inmates used a concealed key to remove his shackles then obtained a firearm from the van and shot both deputies. He then stole the van and fled from the jail. He attempted to carjack a citizen and shot him. He then abducted another citizen and forced her to drive him from the scene in her vehicle. After pleading guilty to first-degree murder, Wesley Correa-Carmenaty was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 50 years. Iowa State Police Association Officer Adam Liddle Waterloo Police Dept. E.O.W. 10-29-2015 http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/40821/officer_adam_liddle_waterloo_police_dept_eow_10292015 Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0000 News and Press Release http://www.ispaonline.com/index.cfm/80204-1/40821/officer_adam_liddle_waterloo_police_dept_eow_10292015   <img alt="http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/wcfcourier.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/6/41/6410c0a5-a979-586f-a37c-0597f3563c56/5632a800e6d21.image.jpg" src="/documents/filelibrary/purple_heart/liddle_B55D039BFE89A.jpg" style="margin-left: 12px; margin-right: 12px; float: left; width: 101px; height: 135px;" />   Officer Adam Liddle Waterloo Police Department EOW: 10-29-15       Officer Adam Liddle a 3-year veteran of the Waterloo Police Department died on October 29th, 2015.  Officer Liddle had worked 2nd shift patrol the previous night (October 28, 2015) and during his shift responded to several calls.  Around 2200 hrs Officer Liddle and several other officers were dispatched to a high risk weapons violation.  Dispatch advised the responding officers that people reported hearing 5-7 gunshots and gave officers a description of the suspect vehicle.  On arrival Officer Liddle and the other officers found a house had been shot several times with a shotgun.  Officer Liddle and the other officers checked the area for the suspect(s) and suspect vehicle, but none were located.  Approximately one hour later Officer Liddle went home and went to bed.  A couple hours later he woke up and complained that his whole body hurt and wasn’t feeling well.  Adam ended up going back to bed and woke up the next morning still not feeling well.  He discounted his conditions and went to the gym to work out in order to stay in shape for the department’s mandatory annual physical fitness test.  After completing his workout Adam was talking to some fellow officers and others who he had been working out with. They said Adam turned to walk away and suddenly collapsed and quit breathing.  One of the Officers and a nurse (who Adam worked out with) began to administer CPR while others called 911.   Adam was transported to Sartori Hospital where he ultimately died of sudden cardiac arrest.  Iowa State Police Association