Iowa Partners with Amazon to Provide Free Security Cameras for Domestic Violence Survivors

The state initiative aims to help survivors feel safer in their homes through donated Ring cameras and subscription services.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 7:23pm

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The Iowa Attorney General's office has announced a new partnership with Amazon to provide 1,000 free Ring security cameras and $250,000 in funding to the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The cameras and lifetime subscriptions will be distributed to domestic violence survivors across the state through local victim service organizations, helping them feel more secure in their homes.

Why it matters

Domestic violence is a serious issue in Iowa, with victim service programs often operating on limited budgets. This initiative aims to empower survivors and make them feel safer in their own homes by providing them with advanced security technology at no cost.

The details

Through the new program, Amazon will donate 1,000 Ring security cameras and $250,000 to the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Survivors can receive the cameras and lifetime subscriptions to the Ring service by reaching out to one of the 25 victim service agencies across the state. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says the cameras, which typically cost around $100 each plus a $300 subscription, will give survivors peace of mind and the ability to monitor who is at their door.

  • The partnership between Iowa and Amazon was announced on February 3, 2026.

The players

Brenna Bird

The Iowa Attorney General who announced the new initiative to provide free security cameras to domestic violence survivors.

Mary Ingham

The executive director of Crisis Intervention Services, a non-profit victim services program in Iowa that will help distribute the donated cameras.

Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

The statewide organization that will receive the 1,000 Ring security cameras and $250,000 in funding from Amazon to distribute to local victim service agencies.

Amazon

The technology company that is donating the 1,000 Ring security cameras and $250,000 to support the initiative in Iowa.

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What they’re saying

“All of the non-profit victim services programs throughout Iowa are working on a shoestring budget so this donation certainly helps our ability to reach more people.”

— Mary Ingham, Executive Director, Crisis Intervention Services (kyoutv.com)

“Instead of being afraid and uncertain every time the doorbell rings or they hear a noise at the door, or there's a knock at the door, a survivor can know who's on the other side or who was there when they weren't home.”

— Brenna Bird, Iowa Attorney General (kyoutv.com)

What’s next

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence will begin distributing the 1,000 free Ring security cameras and subscriptions to local victim service agencies across the state in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This innovative partnership between the Iowa Attorney General's office and Amazon demonstrates a commitment to supporting domestic violence survivors and empowering them to feel safer in their own homes. The donation of advanced security technology can make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.