Tag: Idaho agencies

Point of Law

Boise Sergeant Settles with City for $850K Over Training Injury Allegedly Caused by Former Chief

In the lawsuit, Sgt. Kirk Rush, a member of the Boise Police Department’s K-9 Unit, alleged that in October 2021 then Chief Lee demonstrated a neck hold on him without consent during a training exercise, causing injures that later required surgery.

October 10, 2024

Command

Boise Mayor Selects Tucson Assistant Chief to Lead City’s Police Department

"I'm pleased to announce that Chris Dennison has accepted my offer to be Boise's next Chief of Police and I am excited to introduce him to our community," said Mayor Lauren McLean.

August 7, 2024

Patrol

Idaho Deputy Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop

Boise Police said the suspect fled and was located at a residence in Boise less than an hour later, but was "uncooperative." Shortly before midnight, police said the suspect shot at officers, who returned fire.

April 22, 2024

Patrol

Third Suspect Arrested in Boise Idaho Escape

The suspect was driving a vehicle at the time of her arrest, an official said, but she declined to say whether she was driving a vehicle with the other two suspects.

March 22, 2024

Investigations

Federal Grant Helping Idaho Investigators Close Cold Cases

The grant ISP is using is part of the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, a program through the Bureau of Justice Assistance to help transform how law enforcement handles sexual assault cases.

January 12, 2024

Patrol

Idaho Troopers Injured in Head-On Crash with Suspect’s Vehicle

The Dodge Caravan then changed direction and traveled eastbound in the westbound lanes and collided head-on with an ISP trooper's vehicle near mile marker 52.

January 5, 2024

Patrol

Idaho Officer Dies After On-Duty Heart Attack

Officer Nicholas McDaniel, 36, failed to respond to a status check from Post Falls Communications Center after completing a call for service.

October 24, 2023

Point of Law

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Constitutionality of K-9 Sniff

Idaho's top court concluded in March that K-9 Nero's exuberance amounted to a warrantless search, so it tossed the conviction.

September 5, 2023

Patrol

Idaho Trooper Hit by Car, Critically Injured

Around 8:30 a.m., an Idaho State Police Sergeant responded to a vehicle fire on the westbound lane of I-84. While providing assistance and traffic control, he was hit by a passing vehicle

September 9, 2022

Patrol

ID Officers Save Man Clinging to Tree in Boise River

Carter wanted to thank the officer and as he hugged him, he said, “I never in my life thought I’d hug a cop.”

August 8, 2022

Patrol

Involuntary Manslaughter Case Against Idaho Officer Dismissed

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.

April 14, 2022

Patrol

Idaho Deputy who Mocked Lebron James in TikTok Video Fired for Policy Violations

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.

May 28, 2021