1. National Model Scanning Tour “Communications”

2. The Iowa Department of Public Safety administers a trusted statewide network of servers, PCs, E-mail service and telecommunications infrastructures for use by law enforcement and criminal justice personnel on the city, county, state, federal, and international level. The Iowa Department of Public Safety administers a trusted statewide network of servers, PCs, E-mail service and telecommunications infrastructures for use by law enforcement and criminal justice personnel on the city, county, state, federal, and international level. Law enforcement personnel use the network to exchange investigative and intelligence information to prevent as well as solve crimes. The IOWA System serves as the conduit for terrorist alerts between the Office of Homeland Security, the FBI and law enforcement agencies within Iowa. Law enforcement personnel use the network to exchange investigative and intelligence information to prevent as well as solve crimes. The IOWA System serves as the conduit for terrorist alerts between the Office of Homeland Security, the FBI and law enforcement agencies within Iowa.

3. 218 agencies in Iowa have IOWA System Access 218 agencies in Iowa have IOWA System Access Approximately 1300 actual computer terminals with 796 mobile computers. Approximately 1300 actual computer terminals with 796 mobile computers. During Fiscal Year 2002, average 3.5 million messages per month processed through the IOWA System. During Fiscal Year 2002, average 3.5 million messages per month processed through the IOWA System. Individuals must be trained and certified to have access to the IOWA System. In Fiscal Year 2002, the Technology Services Bureau provided training for 2,712 individuals. Individuals must be trained and certified to have access to the IOWA System. In Fiscal Year 2002, the Technology Services Bureau provided training for 2,712 individuals.

5. Iowa System and Network Router Locations

6. Iowa State Patrol force consists of 431 officers. The Division of Criminal Investigation and State Fire Marshal Division make up another 221 officers. Sheriff's offices1,436 Municipal PDs3,299 County Conservation 188 Municipal fire 18 Total4,941

8. National Model - http://www.dot.state.ia.us/natmodel/index.htm IOWA System - http://www.state.ia.us/government/dps/asd/