Police Department

Jeff continued his education and training in such things as Sexual Assault Case Investigations, Mental Health, Crime Scene Investigations and EMS. In 1998 Jeff was hired as Chief of the State Center Police Department in Marshall County, a position he held for 21 years until his retirement. Jeff has had the opportunity to volunteer on the Marshall County 911 board, State Center Kaufman Grant Board, State Center Fire/Rescue and is a member of the Iowa State Police Association. Jeff Came to the Meskwaki Nation Police Department in November of 2019 as the Lieutenant in charge of Patrol and Detectives and became Chief in September of 2022. Jeff is married to his wife Misty and has four boys, two of which serve in the Iowa Army National Guard. Jeff has a passion for helping people and has devoted his entire working life to just that. Jeff is a devoted Christian along with his wife Misty and enjoys traveling and spending time together with family and friends. I am so happy and honored to be a member of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department Team and to serve the proud Meskwaki community. I have learned and have so much respect for the Meskwaki Culture. I have been welcomed by our community and could not ask for any more than that.

Dustin joined the Meskwaki Nation Police Department in April of 2014 as a part-time officer. He joined the department full-time the next month. Dustin has served as a Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and he was promoted to Assistant Chief in May of 2017. He has served the department as a Field Training Officer, Taser Instructor, Evidence Custodian, SORNA coordinator, and numerous other assignments. Dustin completed the Chief of Police Command School at the United States Indian Police Academy in April of 2018. He attended the Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy session 8 in November of 2019. Dustin has been married since 2010 and has 3 children. In his off time, Dustin enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and playing video games. He is an avid baseball fan and cheers for the Chicago Cubs.