Two Fallen Troopers To Be Added to Iowa Peace Officer Memorial

Published by admin on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 3:38pm

On Friday May 6 Governor Kim Reynolds, Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens, and the state of Iowa will honor two Iowa State Patrol Troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice - Trooper Ted Benda and Sergeant Jim K. Smith. Each of these officers dedicated their lives to serving Iowans to protect and keep our communities safe.

Please join on Friday, May 6, 2022, to honor these fallen peace officers, as well as the many other Iowa officers who have given their lives in the line of duty over the last 153 years.

IOWA PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL CEREMONY

Friday, May 6, 2022

10:00 AM

Iowa Peace Officer Memorial

Grounds East of Oran Pape State Office Building

215 East 7th Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50319

(Rain Location: State Capitol rotunda)