Carter wanted to thank the officer and as he hugged him, he said, “I never in my life thought I’d hug a cop.”
Read More →The case was dismissed on the condition that Cerdas undergo 100 hours of firearms and use of force training and that he remain on "modified duty." The case could be refiled if he doesn't complete the training, court officials said. Once the training is completed, he will be allowed to return to patrol duties.
Read More →According to Mayor Ned Burns, Silvester violated “several” city and state policies on policing during the week of May 20. Because of previous policy violations, Silvester had been placed on a “last chance agreement” with his commanding officers.
Read More →A friend of Silvester set up a GoFundMe page to help the deputy recover his lost income. It has raised nearly $200,000. Silvester says he is now planning to donate a portion of the money to The First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Read More →During the stop, one officer got in a fight with the passenger of the vehicle and was stabbed in the face by the man, according to Nampa Chief of Police Joe Huff.
Read More →The Boise Police Department is now returning to the federal government equipment obtained through the 1033 program, including night-vision goggles and armored vehicles.
Read More →An Idaho woman now faces charges of felony assault and battery on a police officer. According to East Idaho News, police say the woman approached officers directing traffic at an intersection following a call of a gas leak, and reportedly struck at least one officer.
Read More →Maser succumbed to his injuries after several deputies and emergency personnel from the Idaho Falls Fire Department attempted life-saving measures from the scene to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Read More →An officer with the Boise Police Department made a generous donation of a bicycle to a man who had been in a vehicle collision and was concerned that without transportation, he might lose his job.
Read More →An officer with the Ada County (ID) Sheriff's Office conducting a traffic stop came under sudden attack by a group of wild turkeys earlier this week, and the entire interaction was captured on body-worn camera video.
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