We are dedicated to saving lives by bringing the latest technology, training, education, equipment, and support to the men and women of the Idaho State Police.
Our primary focus is developing our sworn workforce to confidently and competitively meet the challenges of tomorrow. The Training Section ensures the delivery of professional, relevant, and cost-effective training to department employees and local law enforcement agencies to assist them in meeting mission demands.
On behalf of our training cadre, ISP congratulates Advanced Training Class #55
General Training
The ISP Training Section is dedicated to cultivating exceptional law enforcement professionals who protect and serve the citizens and visitors of our state as troopers in one of six patrol districts. Our rigorous 18-week academy transforms recruits with basic POST certification into proficient and ethical officers entrusted with safeguarding our state’s roadways, responding to crises, and maintaining peace within our communities.
Our comprehensive curriculum, continually updated to reflect legal and social changes, spans approximately 1,098 hours of instruction. It covers crucial areas such as traffic operations, investigations, officer safety, humanities, and support services. Training equips troopers with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the dynamic field of law enforcement.
The ISP Training Section plays a pivotal role as a coordinating body, facilitating the development and delivery of specialized training for both commissioned and non-commissioned employees throughout Idaho. Collaboration extends beyond our agency to encompass training other law enforcement entities.
In a significant milestone, the Training Section transitioned to a centralized function in June 1993, relocating to the newly constructed Meridian, Idaho facility in 1994. Since then, more than 55 classes of Idaho State Police Troopers have graduated from our program, ready to serve their state and its citizens with distinction.
Advanced Training
The Advanced Training Class (ATC) is an intensive 18-week program situated in Meridian, Idaho, meticulously crafted to cultivate and elevate the capabilities of carefully chosen recruits possessing basic POST certification. ATC integrates physical conditioning and human relations skills with comprehensive training across various law enforcement disciplines. The overarching goal is to mold individuals into proficient, professional, safe, and well-rounded troopers within the ranks of the Idaho State Police.
This multifaceted approach ensures that graduates of ATC emerge not only with the necessary technical expertise but also possess the interpersonal and situational awareness required to navigate the diverse challenges of modern law enforcement. The result is a cadre of troopers ready to uphold the values and responsibilities entrusted to them by the state of Idaho.
Throughout the duration of ATC, recruits undergo approximately 1,098 hours of rigorous training. The curriculum is expansive and covers a spectrum of essential areas, including but not limited to:
Traffic
- Administrative License Suspension (ALS)
- Commercial Vehicle Safety
- Criminal Interdiction
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Drugs that Impair Driving (DID)
- Hazardous Materials
- Incident Command System
- Intoxilyzer 5000 / Lifeloc FC20 / Alco-Sensor III
- Speed Detection
- Traffic Code
- Traffic Crash Investigation
Officer Safety
- Active Shooter Response
- Arrest Techniques
- ASP baton for defensive compliance
- CPR/AED/Tactical Life Saving
- Firearms
- Health and Wellness
- Officer Safety/Survival
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray
- Physical Training
- Pursuit / Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC)
- Radio Procedures
- Self-Defense Tactics
- Use of Force
Other Enforcement / Support
- Electronic Applications
- Equipment and Vehicle Issues / Maintenance / Inspection
- Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF)
- Law Enforcement Ethics
- Legal Knowledge & Updates
- Office of Professional Standards (OPS) Investigations
- Report Writing
- Sexual Harassment & Discrimination
Human Relations
- Communications
- Interpersonal Skills
- Law Enforcement Lifestyles
- Stress Management Issues