Iowa Department of Corrections

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Iowa Department of Corrections
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Operations jurisdictionIowa, USA
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Map of Iowa Department of Corrections's jurisdiction
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters Des Moines, Iowa
Agency executive
  • Beth Skinner, Director
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The Iowa Department of Corrections is a state agency operating prisons in Iowa. It has its headquarters in Des Moines. [1]

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Facilities

The Iowa Department of Corrections operates nine adult facilities through the state. Iowa does not contract with private prisons. [2]

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Iowa Correctional Institution for Women

Fallen officers

Since the establishment of the Iowa Department of Corrections, 14 officers have died in the line of duty. [3]

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