DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Public Safety announced Friday, the graduation of the 51st Basic Academy. The ceremony recognized a graduating class of 18 recruits who entered the academy in July 2024. Lieutenant Matthew Struecker served as Camp Commander. Conducted at Camp Dodge, their 20-week academy training focused on completing law enforcement coursework on laws of arrest, search and seizure, defensive tactics, arrest techniques, precision driving, firearms, emergency management services, fair and impartial policing, and much more.

IDPS Facebook page photo of some of the graduates being sworn-in, 12/20/24

Among the list of graduates was Trooper Austin Costello, Badge #363 who will service out of District 4, in Denison.

You can view the entire list of graduates from the 51st Basic Academy, HERE.