Des Moines, IA- Governor Reynolds has appointed a new Director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. According to a statement from Governor Reynolds, Sergeant Brady Carney of the Des Moines Police Department's Investigations Division was chosen to lead the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. "Sergeant Carney's years of experience in police patrol, investigation, and intelligence have prepared him to provide the best possible training experience for recruits," said Governor Reynolds. "I'm confident that his proven leadership abilities will continue the tradition of excellence at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for the next generation of officers." "I'm excited for the opportunity to use my background and training to develop Iowa's new peace officers," said Sergeant Carney. "Law enforcement training is dynamic and must always evolve. The citizens of Iowa deserve excellence from their public servants and the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy will work tirelessly to ensure those expectations are met." Carney is a graduate of Adair-Casey High School and Iowa State University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology in 2006. He was named Outstanding Recruit of the Des Moines Regional Police Academy's 68th Recruit Class in 2007. During his career, Carney has served as a uniformed patrol officer and narcotics investigator and has trained and supervised other officers throughout. Carney begins his new role on March 6th, 2023.