Iowa State Patrol faces staffing and budget strain
The Iowa State Patrol’s budget has risen by nearly 12 million since 2011, yet fiscal 2017 spending is 60.3 million less than the prior two years. Road troopers fell from 296 in 2011 to 267, motorist assists dropped 60 percent, impaired driving arrests eased 37.6 percent, and vehicle stops declined 9.4 percent. Overtime has more than doubled to about 1.9 million as the agency handles more events.
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Iowa State Patrol faces budget cuts and rising overtime costs
The Iowa State Patrol spends 168 670 for a first year trooper including salary benefits equipment and vehicle costs. Overtime rose by more than 1 million from 2011 to 2017 with 40 percent paid as comp time. The force faced staffing limits during high risk events and relied on the Highway Helper program to assist stranded motorists.
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Offshore seismic testing edges toward Atlantic drilling
Environmental groups brace as five geophysical firms seek federal ok to shoot pressurized air blasts along the Atlantic from Florida to Delaware Bay. The tests could span weeks to months and risk harming marine mammals, with officials warned blasts rivaling rocket noise and possibly separating mothers from calves. Ocean groups cite potential injuries to 138,000 animals and threaten broader ecological impact amid industry push for access to offshore oil and gas deposits.
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