Coeur d’Alene, Idaho — This fall, the Idaho State Police strengthened its K-9 program as all ISP drug-detection dogs are now certified to detect fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid driving a rise in overdoses across the country. The final ISP K-9 completed its certification yesterday, marking full statewide implementation of fentanyl detection training. Fentanyl is the […]

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LEWISTON, Idaho — This fall, the Idaho State Police strengthened its K-9 program as all ISP drug-detection dogs are now certified to detect fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid driving a rise in overdoses across the country. The final ISP K-9 completed its certification yesterday, marking full statewide implementation of fentanyl detection training. Fentanyl is the fifth […]

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LEWISTON, Idaho – With holiday travel increasing around Thanksgiving and snow in the forecast for the Camas Prairie and mountain passes, the Idaho State Police is urging motorists to slow down, buckle up, and drive sober as families head into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Troopers will be patrolling key corridors […]

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho – With record numbers of drivers expected on the road this week, the Idaho State Police is increasing patrols around the Thanksgiving holiday and urging motorists to slow down, buckle up and drive sober during the busiest travel period of the year. Drivers can expect the largest law enforcement presence on the […]

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POCATELLO — Law enforcement agencies of the Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force are joining forces to help prevent impaired driving on Halloween night. Extra DUI patrols will be out tonight, with officers and troopers across the region stepping up enforcement to keep roads safe for all trick-or-treaters and drivers. “Halloween is a night full […]

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BOISE — The Treasure Valley DUI Task Force is marking one year since its creation, reporting 325 DUI arrests during ten emphasis operations. The sobering numbers highlight the importance of this collaborative effort to keep Idaho roadways safe. The task force formed in response to a rise in impaired-driving crashes across the Treasure Valley. By […]

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TWIN FALLS, Idaho — After eight years of loyal service to the citizens of Idaho, Idaho State Police K-9 Kali is officially retiring from duty. Since joining ISP in September 2017, Kali has served alongside two dedicated handlers, Trooper Marrott and Trooper Howard, and has played a crucial role in dozens of significant drug interdictions […]

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LEWISTON, Idaho — The Idaho State Police has extended the application deadline for its next trooper training academy as the agency continues to address staffing needs, particularly in District 1 (Coeur d’Alene) and District 2 (Lewiston). The shortage of troopers in North Central Idaho has required other districts to fill shifts and provide coverage when […]

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MERIDIAN, Idaho — With fentanyl and methamphetamine projected to remain the region’s most serious drug threats in 2026, investigators graduating from the “Top Gun” advanced undercover training will be tasked with disrupting the flow of those drugs into Idaho and the surrounding region. The “Top Gun” program is an intensive, hands-on course that brings investigators […]

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BOISE, Idaho – National Forensic Science Week begins today. The weeklong recognition highlights the vital role forensic science plays in public safety and justice. In 2024 alone, Idaho State Police Forensic Services analyzed more than 13,000 controlled substance samples and completed 481 DNA cases in support of Idaho’s judicial system. As part of the week’s […]

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