Iowa Offers Free Ring Cameras to Domestic Violence Survivors

Partnership between state, Amazon, and domestic violence coalition provides security devices to victims

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:55am

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The Iowa Attorney General's office announced a new partnership with Amazon's Ring and the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide 1,000 free Ring X Line Devices with lifetime subscriptions, as well as a $25,000 monetary donation, to domestic violence survivors across the state. The goal is to help victims and survivors feel safer in their own homes through added security features and evidence collection capabilities.

Why it matters

Domestic violence has been an ongoing crisis in Iowa, with 88 Iowans killed due to domestic violence between October 2021 and September 2024 - a significant and alarming increase according to the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence. This partnership aims to empower survivors and help prevent future tragedies.

The details

The free Ring devices will be distributed throughout Iowa by the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence's network of 25 victim service providers on a first-come, first-served basis. The organizations will work with survivors to incorporate the cameras into their safety plans, providing an added layer of security, monitoring, and evidence collection capabilities.

  • The partnership was announced on February 4, 2026.
  • Amazon and Ring have been working with national domestic abuse organizations on this effort since 2021.

The players

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird

The Iowa Attorney General's office is leading the partnership with Amazon and the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide free security devices to domestic violence survivors.

Dr. Maria Corona

The executive director of the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence, which is distributing the free Ring devices to its network of 25 victim service providers across the state.

Raquel Medrano

The program manager and community engagement lead for Amazon's public policy team, overseeing the company's donation of Ring devices and funding to support domestic violence survivors.

Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

A statewide organization that provides support, resources, and services to domestic violence victims and survivors in Iowa, and is distributing the free Ring devices through its network of local providers.

Amazon

The technology company that owns the Ring brand and has donated 1,000 Ring X Line Devices with lifetime subscriptions, as well as $25,000, to the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence to support domestic violence survivors.

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What they’re saying

“I'm happy to say Iowa is one of the first [states] where we're working with attorneys general directly on this effort.”

— Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird (kjan.com)

“These Ring devices are being distributed throughout the state through our network of 25 victim service providers on a first-come, first-served basis. We'll work with domestic violence survivors to ensure that these Ring devices are incorporated effectively into individuals' safety plans, providing an added layer of security and peace of mind as they work to rebuild their lives and feel safer, whether it's monitoring who approaches their home, having evidence if they need it, or simply feeling more secure in their own space.”

— Dr. Maria Corona, Executive Director, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (kjan.com)

What’s next

The free Ring devices will be distributed to domestic violence survivors across Iowa through the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence's network of local service providers on a first-come, first-served basis.

The takeaway

This partnership between the Iowa Attorney General's office, Amazon, and the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence represents a significant step forward in providing domestic violence survivors with added security and peace of mind in their own homes. By distributing free smart home security devices, the program aims to empower victims and help prevent future tragedies.