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  • September 21, 2026 - Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week

    MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing National Forensic Science Week, September 20 through 26, celebrating the scientists and professionals whose work provides objective evidence and supports the criminal justice system throughout Idaho and beyond. “National Forensic Science Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work our scientists and professional staff […]

  • September 17, 2026 - Two Idaho State Police captains graduate from FBI National Academy

    MERIDIAN, Idaho — Two Idaho State Police captains have completed one of the nation’s most respected law enforcement leadership programs. Captain Paul Berger and Captain Mike Kish graduated from Session 299 of the FBI National Academy earlier today at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The FBI National Academy is a 10-week program offering advanced […]

  • September 15, 2026 - ISP welcomes new explosive detection K-9 ahead of legislative session

    BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho State Police is adding a new explosive detection K-9 to its Capitol Protective Services team, with the K-9 expected to be trained and ready for service in time for the 2027 legislative session. K-9 Annie, an 18-month-old black Labrador retriever, has been paired with Trooper Tamara Rose and will receive […]

  • September 15, 2026 - Fatal Motorcycle Crash on SH53 in Rathdrum, ID

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred on September 14, 2026, at approximately 10:32 p.m. at the junction of SH 53 and SH 41 in Rathdrum, ID. A 23 year-old male from Post Falls, Idaho, was driving a 2024 Yamaha R7 motorcycle on SH 53 when the motorcycle left the […]

  • September 2, 2026 - Fatal Crash on Garfield Bay Rd, Sagle, Idaho

    The Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on September 1, 2026, at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Garfield Bay Rd in Bonner County, Idaho. A 64-year-old male from Sandpoint, Idaho, was driving a 1991 Ford F150 on Garfield Bay Rd when the vehicle left the roadway on the right shoulder and struck […]

  • August 25, 2026 - CORRECTION: Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    CORRECTION: The Idaho State Police (ISP) incorrectly identified federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as the source for the new ISP Forensic Services laboratory. The project was funded through the State of Idaho General Fund pursuant to House Bill 779, approved by the Idaho Legislature in 2022. All other information in the release remains […]

  • August 23, 2026 - Fatal Crash US95 at milepost 467, Sagle, ID

    On August 23, 2026, at approximately 1319 hours, Idaho State Police and Bonner County Sheriff’s Office responded to an injury collision which occurred in the area of Milepost 467, on US 95. Idaho State Police handled the investigation and Bonner County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted. It was determined a Toyota FJ Cruiser, driven by a 62-year-old […]

  • August 20, 2026 - Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory

    MERIDIAN, Idaho – Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground Tuesday on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is scheduled to be completed in January 2028. The $29 […]