Ralph Powell

Idaho State Police

Headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, the Idaho State Police (ISP) is a statewide law enforcement agency made up of commissioned and non-commissioned professionals. Along with our city, county, state, and federal public safety partners, the men and women of ISP are committed to serving and protecting the lives, property, and constitutional rights of people in Idaho. ISP provides professional support services through the Bureau of Alcohol Beverage Control, two Regional Communications Centers, Forensic Services, Brand Inspection, Bureau of Criminal Identification, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), the Idaho Criminal Intelligence Center, Planning, Grants and Research, and the statewide Public Safety and Security Information System (ILETS). There are six ISP district offices located throughout the state to serve the people of Idaho: District 1 – Northern Idaho (Coeur d'Alene) Patrol, Investigations, Regional Communications Center (North), and a Forensic Laboratory District 2 – Central Idaho (Lewiston) Patrol and Investigations District 3 – Southwestern Idaho (Boise/Meridian) HQ, Patrol, Investigations, Regional Communications Center (South), and a Forensic Laboratory District 4 – Southern Idaho (Jerome) Patrol and Investigations District 5 – Southeast Idaho (Pocatello) Patrol, Investigations, and a Forensic Laboratory District 6 – Eastern Idaho (Idaho Falls) Patrol and Investigations ISP professionals working in support of our public safety mission also include those in Evidence Management, Human Resources, Financial Services, Information Technology, Facilities and Warehouse Management, and Fleet Services.