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This is an official page of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) in Boise, Idaho. This page was created to provide people who live and work in our communities and others with an interest in the ACSO to access information about our agency. To learn more about the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, visit www.https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/
We encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas on topics being discussed but have rules in place to encourage civil discourse and prevent anything that might impede the purpose of our Facebook site. Our purpose is to convey important public safety information and to effectively and immediately reach Ada County residents in our efforts to solve and reduce crime and further our mission of making safer places for you to live, work and play. In an emergency, or if you need immediate police assistance, dial 911! Do not use this page to report a crime. To report an incident or crime, call non-emergency dispatch at 208-377-6790. Before posting on this page, please review the terms below:
• A posting on this page constitutes acceptance of these terms.
• The ACSO reserves the right to delete any content without warning or explanation.
• If you post information related to a crime on this page, you may be placing yourself in the position of becoming a witness to a crime and you may be called upon to give testimony in court proceedings.
• “Friending/Likes” between the ACSO & local businesses, organizations and/or causes do not indicate endorsement of that business’, organization’s and/or cause’s actions or comments.
• ACSO reserves the right to remove and/or block anyone who posts inappropriate material as determined by the ACSO.
• The ACSO reserves the right to delete any posts by individuals, businesses, organizations and/or causes deemed by ACSO to be an advertisement or intended to advance the same will be removed
• The ACSO reserves the right to remove any comments that are inappropriate or offensive including comments that:
o defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or violate the legal rights of others
o include racism, hatred, slander, threats, obscenity, violence, vulgarity, spam or advertisements,
o have personal information about another person or that violate a person's privacy interests
o include copyrighted material belonging to another person,
o contain links to other websites. The ACSO does not allow posting of photos or videos by anyone other than members of the ACSO. If you have photos or videos you'd like to share on this page, contact Public Information Officer Deputy Lauren Montague at 208-608-3079 or [email protected].

Police Activity Alert ‼️There is currently heavy police presence in the area of W. Galileo St. and S. Neptune Pl. in Boi...
10/07/2026

Police Activity Alert ‼️

There is currently heavy police presence in the area of W. Galileo St. and S. Neptune Pl. in Boise.

Please avoid the area and expect delays. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Did you know the Ada County Driver’s License locations offer a limited number of walk-in and same-day appointments? Over...
10/06/2026

Did you know the Ada County Driver’s License locations offer a limited number of walk-in and same-day appointments? Over the last few years, our Driver’s License locations have operated by appointment only, but now we are able to accommodate some walk-ins.

Our three locations include:
¡ Boise: 400 N. Benjamin Ln.
¡ Meridian: 736 S. Progress Ave.
¡ Star: 10769 W. State St.

Our offices are all open Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except our Meridian location is closed on Wednesdays.

Scheduling an appointment on our website is always preferred, but we are here to help if you need same-day service!

10/05/2026

You can’t always trust what you hear, but you can always question the source.

Impersonation scams are on the rise.

Scammers may call and claim to be deputies or other law enforcement personnel and sound very convincing over the phone.

Red flags:
🚩 Pressure to act right now
🚩 Demands for money or personal information
🚩 Payment by gift card, prepaid debit card, wire transfer, crypto, payment app (Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle, etc.), or mailed cash

Whether it's for missed jury duty, an unpaid citation, an electronic monitoring device, or to "cancel" a warrant, we will NEVER demand payment over the phone or threaten arrest over unpaid fines.

Talk with your family, friends, and neighbors about scams. A quick conversation could keep someone from becoming a victim.

If you believe you’ve been a victim of a scam, call our non-emergency line at (208) 377-3790.

Scammers count on fear and urgency. Take your time, verify, and don't panic.

10/03/2026

Pet as many dogs as possible? Challenge accepted.

Sheriff Clifford and our Community Engagement Unit joined hundreds of dogs and their humans at See Spot Walk today! Deputy Rhom and K9 Dante also gave a demo of how they work as a team.

Thanks to the Idaho Humane Society for 34 years of this awesome event, and for all you do for animals in our community 🐾

10/02/2026

This week we hosted a two-day PepperBall training for agencies from across Idaho and Washington. Attendees got hands-on time with a range of PepperBall launchers, then headed to the range to put them to the test, including breaking out vehicle windows. By the end, they earned trainer certifications to bring the training home to their own teams.

These less-lethal launchers use compressed air or CO₂ to fire small projectiles filled with an irritant powder, giving deputies another less-lethal option in both patrol and detention settings.

10/01/2026

Behind every well-run operation is a team making sure the right resources are in the right place.

Our Warehouse Specialists help keep daily jail operations on track by managing incoming deliveries, maintaining inventory, organizing supplies, and getting essential equipment where it needs to go.

It takes organization, reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the team.

If you’re ready to take on a role that keeps things moving behind the scenes, and that no two days are the same, consider joining our team.

Learn more & apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adacounty/sheriff/jobs/5292277/warehouse-specialist?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Questions about the position? Send us a DM and we’ll connect you with a recruiter.

After nearly 32½ years with the Ada County Sheriff's Office, we said farewell and congratulations to Dispatcher Tim Simm...
09/30/2026

After nearly 32½ years with the Ada County Sheriff's Office, we said farewell and congratulations to Dispatcher Tim Simmonds this week.

Tim came to us after serving five years with the United States Air Force. Following a medical discharge and several surgeries, he needed a job that would let him sit down. He admits he didn't really know what he was getting into when he applied at Ada County Dispatch, but he had a family to feed, and he knew logistics and maps.

When Tim started in 1994, dispatch looked a lot different. There was no internet and no cell phones. (Swipe through to see Tim on the console in 1995 and again in 2009.) Over the next three decades, he was on the other end of the headset for some of the biggest incidents in Ada County history, including several plane crashes and the county's largest interstate pileup, when 48 vehicles collided on a foggy morning.

Tim has also helped bring seven babies into the world. Five were delivered over the phone, earning him Stork Pins, and two he delivered in person: his own daughter and grandson. Along the way, he also received five Lifesaver Awards.

Tim is honest about what the job asks of the people who do it. "You're going to make a big difference in a lot of lives," he said. "But there's going to be a cost."

Not every 911 call has a happy ending, which is why a strong support system, team camaraderie, and celebrating the wins matter so much. One of Tim's biggest wins came when he talked a family through CPR after they found their four-year-old unresponsive in a pool. The child survived, and Tim later got to meet him. He kept that child's photo in his dispatch locker as a reminder of why he does this work.

His advice to new dispatchers is simple: come in, sit down, plug in, and listen.
As for what's next, Tim plans to take it easy and spend time with his wife, Kerrie, and their dogs, Gabby and Remi.

Thank you for your service to our community, Tim. We wish you the very best!

Sheriff Clifford, Chief Deputy Hessing, and quite a few of our professional staff and deputies traded the office for a l...
09/29/2026

Sheriff Clifford, Chief Deputy Hessing, and quite a few of our professional staff and deputies traded the office for a little sunshine at the Idaho Humane Society this week!

Our team got to spend some time with adoptable pups (and a few kittens), giving them belly rubs, treats, and some extra time outside.

We work closely with IHS and Animal Control in a variety of ways throughout the year, so it’s always fun to bring our teams together for something a little different — especially when animals are involved!

A few of the adoptable pups featured are Rice, Clover, Beatrice, R***r, Pam, Marco & Polo, Chico, Remi, Ramon, Lily, Toto, Dolly, and Cass.

See someone who caught your eye? Send us a DM or visit the Idaho Humane Society’s website for more information!

UPDATE 10/1/26 @ 0934: Due to a lack of staffing, the blood drive has been cancelled. We will provide an update when one...
09/29/2026

UPDATE 10/1/26 @ 0934: Due to a lack of staffing, the blood drive has been cancelled. We will provide an update when one is rescheduled. Still want to donate? Find a nearby blood drive here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

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We’re hosting a blood drive this Friday, October 2nd from 7:30am to 1:30pm at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office!

To schedule your spot, go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter ‘ACSheriff’.

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7200 W. Barrister Drive
Boise, ID
83704

Telephone

+12085773000

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