Abbreviation ISP Number of employees 486 (2004) Sworn members 288 (2004) | Operations jurisdiction* State of Idaho, USA Stations 6 Unsworn members 198 (2004) | |
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Formed February 20, 1939 (1939-02-20)
78 years ago Preceding agency Bureau of Constabulary
May 18, 1919; 97 years ago (1919-05-18)
dissolved in 1923 Legal personality Governmental: Government agency Size 83,642 square miles (216,630 km) Headquarters Meridian, Idaho, United States Founded 18 May 1919, Idaho, United States | ||
Idaho state police shooting
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is the statewide law enforcement agency for the state of Idaho. It began as the Bureau of Constabulary, created 98 years ago on May 18, 1919. under the new Department of Law Enforcement, to detect and investigate crime, "order abatement of public nuisances and to enforce such orders by appropriate court action, to suppress riots, prevent wrongs to children and animals that are inhibited by law." The state constabulary was also charged with the organization of various state, county and municipal peace officers. The bureau was dissolved by the state legislature in 1923.
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- Divisions
- Patrol
- Investigation
- Other divisions
- Other duties
- Weapons
- References
The Idaho State Police was formed 78 years ago in 1939, when Governor C. A. Bottolfsen signed the bill on February 20.
Idaho state police harassment of ron paul supporter
Divisions
The Idaho State Police is divided geographically into 2 regions. Each region contains 3 districts with a central headquarters and training facility located in Meridian, Idaho. The Region 1 district offices (1-3) are located in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, and Meridian. The Region 2 district offices (4-6) are located in Jerome, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. Each region has a commanding major. Each district has a different captain and command staff, and are managed separately. Each district has two divisions; patrol and investigations. Despite the large size of the state, the force only consists of 256 troopers (62 of them assigned to the Investigations Section ) and 78 civilian staff.
Patrol
The patrol division consists of uniformed state troopers who enforce the laws of Idaho. Commonly, a trooper will spend their time enforcing motor vehicle law while on duty. Troopers have authority to investigate and enforce fish and game violations.
Investigation
The investigation division consists of plain-clothes detectives who enforce the laws of Idaho. The Idaho State Police detectives investigate major crimes such as homicide and large scale drug-related offenses.
Other divisions
Other duties
The Idaho State Police has two regional communications centers staffed with dispatchers who provide support to officers in the field.
The Idaho State Police is tasked with the physical protection of the Governor of the state as well as other dignitaries who may need protection.
The Idaho State Police has a 20-member tactical team made up of both troopers and detectives from every region in the state. The team was formerly referred to as the Crisis Response Team, the name has since been changed to Special Weapons and Tactics.. Due to budget restraints the team was disbanded.
The Idaho State Police had also, until recently, fielded a Crowd Intervention Team to suppress riots and manage large crowds. Due to budget constraints and lack of use the team was deactivated.
Weapons
Idaho State Police Troopers are issued the Glock 21 (45 ACP) and or a Glock 22 (40 S&W). Detectives are issued the Glock 30. Each Trooper is issued a Colt M-4 rifle with select fire. ISP Trooper Sergeants are also issued a shotgun to fire bean bag rounds.