Category: Public Safety
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August 8, 2024 - Bill Gardiner to lead Idaho State Police as new colonel
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Bill Gardiner to lead the Idaho State Police (ISP) as its new colonel and director following the recent retirement of longtime director Ked Wills. “Bill Gardiner will lead Idaho State Police with integrity, just like his predecessor, Ked Wills. Bill is a native Idahoan who […]
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June 7, 2024 - Gov. Little, Health and Welfare take steps to strengthen foster care, child welfare system
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order 2024-05, the “Promoting Families and Protecting Children Act,” today and announced additional steps his administration is taking to remove barriers for foster families and better protect youth in the child welfare system. “There is no category of children more in need of protection than those […]
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May 29, 2024 - State police troopers return from mission to the U.S.-Mexico border
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little announced today the return of two teams of Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers deployed in April to support the State of Texas’s efforts to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Governor Little announced the three-week mission during his State of the State and Budget Address in January, with a focus on […]
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May 9, 2024 - Gov. Little comments on protestors’ encampment on public property near Capitol
Boise, Idaho – Governor Little issued the following statement today after the Idaho State Police and Idaho Department of Administration confiscated items connected to a pro-Palestine protest’s illegal encampment located on public property near the Idaho Capitol that were blocking public access and interfering with other public use. The protestors were educated and warned multiple […]
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May 8, 2024 - Gov. Little marks Fentanyl Awareness Day by remembering victims
Lewiston, Idaho – Governor Brad Little highlighted National Fentanyl Awareness Day Tuesday with 600 high school students at Lewiston High School to share information about the dangers of this increasingly accessible deadly drug. He was joined by Tarina Taylor, the mother of Zachary Taylor, a 26-year-old Lewiston resident who lost his life to accidental fentanyl […]
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April 21, 2024 - Gov. Little orders flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter
UPDATED: In accordance with Idaho Code 67-820, Governor Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be raised to full staff beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Governor Little had previously ordered the lowering of flags to honor the life and service of Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Tobin Bolter, who was killed in […]
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April 10, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds historic investments in schools, workforce training during 2024 legislative session
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners from across the political spectrum for their support of 99% of his IDAHO WORKS plan. Notably, the Legislature passed Governor Little’s school facilities and tax relief bill while fully funding LAUNCH to help graduating high school […]
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April 3, 2024 - State police troopers deploy to Texas to boost border security efforts
Boise, Idaho – Two teams of Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers headed out today on a three-week deployment to help the State of Texas secure the U.S.-Mexico border. The send-off for ISP took place this morning in front of the Idaho Capitol after Governor Brad Little took the troopers to breakfast at locally owned Moon’s […]
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March 14, 2024 - ‘Idaho Works’ investments in agriculture, parks and recreation clear Legislature, head to Governor’s desk
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little commented today on the passage of two initiatives in his “Idaho Works” plan by both chambers of the Idaho Legislature. Senate Bill 1372 includes $6.6 million to continue the state’s efforts to combat invasive quagga mussels in the Lower Snake River. The funding will support the Idaho State Department […]
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February 28, 2024 - Governor’s statement on Creech execution
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today about the execution proceedings for Thomas Creech this morning. “IDOC officials are experienced and well prepared for a variety of situations that can arise during lethal injection execution. The team of professionals at IDOC was prepared for the possibility that medical professionals would not […]