About Us

Dale Woolery, Director
Contact: Phone 515-805-4150
woolery@dps.state.ia.us 

Dennis Wiggins, Assistant Director of Drug and Crime Control Programs
Area of Responsibility: Byrne JAG Grant Program, Byrne Discretionary, COPS-Meth Hot Spots, National Forensic Science Grant, Bullet Proof Vest Partnership & Special Projects
Contact: Phone 515-805-4141
wiggins@dps.state.ia.us

Susie Sher, Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Area of Responsibility: Drug Endangered Children Program, National Precursor Log Exchange Program, Iowa Drug Control Strategy, Legislative Liaison, Data Analysis, & Special Projects
Contact: Phone 515-805-4115
sher@dps.state.ia.us

Tim Trepa, Financial Manager
Area of Responsibility: Budget, Finance, Reporting
Contact: Phone 515-805-4120
trepa@dps.state.ia.us

ODCP Vision Statement

Safe and healthy Iowans.

ODCP Mission Statement

To coordinate substance use related criminal justice resourcing and policy development.

Coordination is ODCP's primary mission. We collaborate on projects involving substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and enforcement.

ODCP works with state government departments through our Drug Policy Advisory Council. ODCP also works with non-governmental organizations on specific programs dealing with these issues.

Another role for ODCP is developing a comprehensive drug control strategy. The Strategy is Iowa's plan for the fight against drug trafficking and substance use.

We also develop policy recommendations and administer federal grants. The largest federal grant is the Byrne Justice Assistance (JAG) Grant program. Grantees can receive funds for many different purpose areas. Along with formula grants, ODCP mines for other resources.

ODCP plays an unique role in the support of drug task forces throughout the state. These task forces are the backbone of drug enforcement in this state. As the funding agency, ODCP monitors and evaluates task force activity. We also play a coordination role with other drug enforcement entities in the state.

ODCP also works to address needs at the local level. We expand prevention and treatment across the state and encourage innovative new projects.

The Drug Policy Advisory Council, established by Iowa Code Chapter 80E, is responsible for "making policy recommendations to the appropriate departments concerning the administration, development, and coordination of programs related to substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and enforcement."

2023 DPAC Meeting Dates

June 6, 2023

Media Advisory

Agenda

Minutes

September 12, 2023

Media Advisory

Agenda

Minutes

Council Membership

Chair: Director ODCP
Dale Woolery, Director
Iowa Drug Policy Coordinator
Pape State Office Building
215 East 7th St, Fifth Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319 

County Attorney
Kelly Cunningham
Scott County Attorney's Office 
400 W. 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801

Department of Corrections
Katrina Carter
Department of Corrections, Offender Services
510 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Department of Education
Barb Anderson
Student Health Services Consultant
Department of Education
Grimes State Office Bldg.
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

Department of Health and Human Services
Kevin Gabbert
Department of Public Health
Division of Behavioral Health
Lucas State Office Building
Des Moines, IA 50319

Department of Public Safety
Ryan Moore
Division of Narcotics Enforcement
215 E. 7th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319

Iowa Peace Officers Association
Terra Kinney
Iowa Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Enforcement
6310 SE Convenience Blvd.
Ankeny, Iowa 50021

Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association
Sheriff Dave McDaniel
Hardin County Sheriff's Office
1116 14th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627

Iowa State Police Association
Jason Feaker
Waterloo Police Department
715 Mulberry St.
Waterloo, IA 50703

Substance Abuse Treatment Director
Nici George
YWCA of Fort Dodge
826 1st Ave. N.
Ft. Dodge, IA 50501

Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist
Patrick Coughlin
Bridges of Iowa
1985 NE 51st Place
Des Moines, IA 50313

Prevention Specialist
Christina Wilson
Johnston Community Schools
P.O. Box 10
Johnston, Iowa 50131

Judicial Department
Honorable Sharon Greer
Judge, Iowa Appeals Court
Judicial Branch Building
1111 E. Court Avenue 
Des Moines, Iowa 50319

State Public Defender
Jeff Wright
Lucas State Office Building
321 E 12th St, 4th Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319

Iowa Police Chief
Rex Mueller
Sioux City Police Department
610 Douglas St.
Sioux City, IA 51101

The State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) is a new federal grant resulting from the Safer Communities Act, and it requires an advisory board to approve a high-level state plan and priorities for grant-funded violence prevention initiatives in Iowa. ODCP's Advisory Board will consist of current voting DPAC members plus a member of the community and a representative from victims' services. 

2023 SCIP Meeting Dates

January 19, 2023

Media Advisory

Agenda

Minutes

June 27, 2023

Media Advisory

Agenda

Minutes

Advisory Board Membership Membership

Chair: Director ODCP
Dale Woolery, Director

County Attorney
Kelly Cunningham

Department of Corrections
Katrina Carter

Department of Education
Nancy Hunt

Department of Health and Human Services
Janee Harvey

Department of Health and Human Services
Kevin Gabbert

Department of Public Safety
Ryan Moore

Department of Human Rights
Steve Michael

Iowa Peace Officers Association
Terra Kinney

Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association
Sheriff Dave McDaniel

Iowa State Police Association
Jason Feaker

Substance Abuse Treatment Director
Nici George

Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist
Patrick Coughlin

Prevention Specialist
Christina Wilson

Judicial Department
Honorable Sharon Greer

State Public Defender
Jeff Wright

Iowa Police Chief
Rex Mueller

Community Member
Paula Noonan

Department of Corrections
Gabe Schaapveld

Attorney General, Victims Services
John Gish

Judicial Branch
Judge Odell McGhee

The Governor’s Alliance on Substance Abuse (GASA), was the predecessor agency to the Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). GASA was established in 1987 under the Department of Public Health. In 1990, legislation removed GASA from Public Health and gave it independent status.

The Governor’s Office of Drug Control Policy officially came into existence on July 1, 2000. Legislation changed the name of the office and the title of the Director. The legislation also combined three separate councils into the Drug Policy Advisory Council.

ODCP is the only agency with a mandate to coordinate all programs affecting a particular issue. ODCP coordinates and monitors all programs in the state involving three areas related to substance use. Drug enforcement, substance use disorder treatment, and prevention.

On July 1, 2023, ODCP merged into the Iowa Department of Public Safety. At that time, legislative removed "Governor's" from the name. The mission and vision of ODCP remain the same.