The Academy Council is made up of both voting and non-voting members. They oversee the regulations and decisions involving ILEA and state-wide law enforcement agencies. Members are appointed for limited terms. Academy Council meetings occur every two months. ILEA posts meeting agendas and minutes here.
Members
| Name | Agency | Representing | Term Ending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Martinez II Chair | N/A | Citizens of Iowa | April 30, 2026 |
| Diane Venenga Vice Chair | North Liberty Police Department | Iowa Police Chiefs Association | April 30, 2028 |
| Elizabeth Quinn | Story County Sheriff’s Office | Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association | April 30, 2027 |
| James Steinkuehler | Crawford County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff’s Office from County with Population under 50,000 | April 30, 2025 |
| Kevin Schneider | Polk County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff’s Office from County with Population over 50,000 | April 30, 2025 |
| Sadie Weekley | Marshalltown Police Department | Police Department from City with Population under 50,000 | April 30, 2028 |
| Daniel Jansen | West Des Moines Police Department | Police Department from City with Population over 50,000 | April 30, 2027 |
| Nathan Fulk | Iowa State Patrol | Iowa Department of Public Safety | April 30, 2028 |
| Ryan Ridout | Iowa Department of Transportation | Iowa Department of Transportation | April 30, 2027 |
| Melissa Henderson | Cedar Rapids Police Department | Iowa State Police Association | April 30, 2025 |
| Aaron McClelland | Waterloo Police Department | Iowa Peace Officers Association | April 30, 2026 |
| Dr. Vicky Long Hill | N/A | Citizens of Iowa | April 30, 2025 |
| Jana Abens | N/A | Citizens of Iowa | April 30, 2026 |