Crime Report for Des Moines, IA : September 20, 2024 ​

Des Moines, Iowa. 50307

school safety Iowa Sees Spike in School Threat Reports, Officials Urge Caution on Social Media 2024-09-20 The Governor's School Safety Bureau in Iowa is reporting a significant increase in the number of tips received through the state's anonymous school threat reporting system, Safe and Sound. In the last month, the bureau has received 55 reports of potential school violence or intent to harm, compared to just 10 reports at this time last year. Experts say the social media aspect of these threats is accelerating the spread of misinformation and causing increased stress on communities. The bureau is urging Iowans to report any threats directly to local law enforcement and school officials, rather than reposting them on social media. crime State Officials Prepared for 'Public Uproar' Over Juvenile Center Slaying 2024-09-19 Newly disclosed text messages and emails indicate state officials were asked to assist in handling what was expected to be a 'public uproar' caused by a slaying allegedly committed by a youth in a juvenile treatment center. The Iowa Capital Dispatch obtained heavily redacted emails and text messages that show state officials were preparing for a public response to the death of a staff member at a juvenile treatment center in Johnston, where a 15-year-old resident was charged with second-degree murder. The emails and texts indicate officials were concerned about the 'public uproar' and were coordinating messaging and support for the treatment center staff. domestic violence Domestic Violence Intervention Program Celebrates 45 Years, Opens New Emergency Shelter 2024-09-19 The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) in Iowa City celebrated its 45th anniversary and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new $7.3 million emergency shelter. The new shelter will double DVIP's capacity, offering 70 beds for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. The organization serves eight counties in southeast Iowa and has seen a consistent need for its services over the decades. The new shelter features flexible living spaces, kitchenettes, and on-site resources to better support survivors. DVIP's mission has remained focused on providing comprehensive support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence.

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