Sioux Center PD welcomes new school resource officer to community school district

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (KTIV) - A new school resource officer was welcomed into the Sioux Center Community School District on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Sioux Center Police Department welcomed Izaak Hoey of Le Mars, Iowa as a new school resource officer.

The City of Sioux Center says Hoey recently worked with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota. Before South Dakota, Hoey worked as a correctional officer with the Sioux County Sheriff’s Office.

As a Northwestern Community College graduate, Hoey grew up in Paulina and Orange City.

The city says he has served eight years with the Iowa National Guard, out of Le Mars.

“Hoey lives in Le Mars and is looking forward to moving to Sioux Center,” the city said. “In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and working on old cars.

Hoey will serve as a school resource officer for Sioux Center Christian School. It also says funding for Hoey’s position originates from Sioux Center Christian School.

Josh Koedam, Sioux Center PD’s Police Chief says Hoey is a great addition to the department.

“It’s exciting to get Izaak on board as another SRO in Sioux Center,” said Koedam. “I look forward to witnessing Izaak make the SCCS SRO position his and he will be a great addition to the school, school district, police department and community.”

As a school resource officer at Sioux Center Christian School, Hoey will be involved in the school, as a visible figure to strengthen safety, security, and community relationships.

Hoey says he is excited and looks forward to serving Sioux Center.

“I’m privileged to have this opportunity to return back to the area and serve not just the City of Sioux Center, but also the SCCS Community.” said Hoey. “I look forward to fostering a safe and welcome environment within the school to students, staff and the families of SCCS.”

He will work closely with Officer Kyle Munneke, another school resource officer in the Sioux Center Community School District. When school is not in session, Hoey will assist with patrol and code enforcement with the Sioux Center Police Department.

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