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The Iowa Sex Offender Registry became law on July 1, 1995 and is found in Chapter 692A Code of Iowa
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The Iowa Department of Public Safety
(DPS) has a history of dedication and service to the citizens of Iowa and those who visit our state. Since it was first established in 1939, DPS has been the chief law enforcement agency in the State of Iowa.
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The Division of Criminal Investigation
(DCI) was created in 1921 to provide investigative support and expertise to law enforcement agencies across the state.
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Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website
(NSOPW) is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Justice. The NSOPR site is a cooperative effort between Jurisdictions hosting public sex offender registries ("Jurisdictions") and the federal government.
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Jacob Wetterling
As part of the 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act the United States Congress passed the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Act which bears the name of an 11-year old Minnesota boy who was abducted, assaulted and murdered near his family home. The Act set forth guidelines for states to establish sex offender registry programs.
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Megan Kanka
In 1996 the Wetterling Act was amended by Megan's Law, which requires states to release relevant information about registered sex offenders to protect the public. This law bears the name of Megan Kanka, a seven year old girl who was sexually molested and murdered by a convicted sex offender after being invited into his home to play with his new puppy.
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Jetseta Gage
Jetseta Marrie Gage was a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, child who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by a registered sex offender in 2005. Jetseta's case prompted awareness and changes in sentencing and sex offender registration laws for those who commit child sex crimes in Iowa.
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![KEMMERLING, ROBERT WILLIAM <span class=text-danger>07/26/2024 03:30 pm</span>](https://www.iowasexoffender.gov/photos/9611/961106525-20230126163657-59578608.jpg)
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