Idaho Falls Police Department

Applications are now open! 🚔💙

The Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring, and the first step is coming up in just ONE week from today:

📅 Test Prep Session: April 11, 8–10 a.m.
📅 Testing Date: April 25
📍 Location: Idaho Falls Police Complex

The hiring process begins with testing on April 25. In the morning, candidates will take a written exam that measures important skills and traits needed to be a police officer. In the afternoon, candidates will complete a physical fitness test, which includes:

•300-meter sprint
•Vertical jump
•Push-ups
•Sit-ups
•1.5-mile run

To apply, candidates must:

•Register for testing at PublicSafetyTesting.com
•Submit an application on the City of Idaho Falls website

“We are looking for people who have the drive to do good in our community,” said Idaho Falls Police Captain, John Marley. “We want people who are ready to work hard and be part of a team taking care of the city, keeping people safe, investigating crime, and getting justice for victims. If you want to be part of that, this is your opportunity.”

The April 11 test prep session is open to anyone interested in becoming an Idaho Falls Police Officer. Attendees will meet with department members, learn about the hiring process, and get helpful information about the career.

Today is Autism Awareness Day, and we want to highlight Project Home Safe—a free program from the Idaho Falls Police Department that supports families who have a loved one who may wander due to Autism, Dementia, or a similar condition. By sharing key information ahead of time, officers can respond quickly if someone goes missing, communicate with them appropriately, and bring them home safely.

This information also helps during other emergencies, like a car accident, when you may not be able to explain your loved one’s diagnosis, calming strategies, or who to call. Having it on file ensures first responders can support them in the best way possible.

Families are encouraged to share whatever information they feel comfortable providing and update it each year with a new photo and any important changes. You can enter participant information here:
https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/1849/Project-Home-Safe

🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Southbound I-15 at Exit 118 is being diverted onto Broadway. Both on-ramps from Broadway to southbound I-15 are closed.

Two-vehicle crash with a rollover; one fatality confirmed. Idaho State Police is investigating the incident.

Please avoid the area and expect delays.

Help save lives during the Battle of the Badges blood drive by donating at any participating blood bank from April 1 through April 29!

Battle of the Badges is a friendly competition between the Idaho Falls Fire Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department. For every registered blood donation, the team selected will receive 1 point. The department with the most points at the end of the drive will take home a trophy and year-long bragging rights!

Simply scan one of the QR codes to find donation locations and to ensure your donation counts toward the department of your choice.

This drive also carries a special meaning as it supports the 6th Annual Help Jack Give Back Blood Drive, held in honor of 10-year-old Jack, who survived a life-threatening trauma in Island Park thanks to rapid emergency response and critical blood donations. He is serving as the spokesperson for this effort and will be part of the final day celebration.

Battle of the Badges wraps up with a final donation event on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at EIRMC North Idaho Falls ER, where the winning department will be announced.

To help boost critical donations, double points will be awarded for O-negative donors, rookie donors, Double Red donations, and any donations made on April 29.

Be sure to scan a team’s QR code, find a donation location, and cast your vote!

💙 Celebrating National Social Work Month 💙

Did you know we have a social worker at IFPD? During National Social Work Month, we would like to recognize and thank Dallan for the important work he does in our community.

At IFPD, we practice a “co-responder” model where a social worker, Dallan, responds alongside officers to help individuals and families who may be experiencing mental health crises, trauma, homelessness, substance abuse, or other difficult life situations. While our officers all have training in this area, Dallan’s expertise as a social worker means that he is an additional resource for our officers as they work to better our community. He helps connect with people who are struggling or in crisis and helps guide them toward services, both during the initial call and through follow-up contacts, that can make a lasting difference.

By working closely with our officers, Dallan assists people in receiving the help they need. His work not only supports those in crisis but also strengthens relationships between law enforcement and the community we serve.

Thank you, Dallan, for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping others. We appreciate the positive impact you make every day. 

👏 Please join us in thanking Dallan for the incredible work he does for our community!

Have you ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at IFPD? Our 2026 Citizens Police Academy starts April 29th! The Citizens Police Academy is a free 9-week program that gives community members in-depth knowledge of the Idaho Falls Police Department, insight into being a police officer, and a better understanding of crime, public safety, and police activity in Idaho Falls. This is a free class, but potential attendees are required to apply to be considered for a seat in the class.

Classes are designed to be engaging and are, at times, hands-on. It will include a tour of the Idaho Falls Police Complex and demonstrations in forensics/Crime Scene Investigations, fi****ms, TASER, Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones), K9 Officers, SWAT, the Bomb Squad, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and other topics.

- You have to be 18 or older.
- Classes will be every Wednesday night from April 29 - June 24.
- This is a great opportunity for aspiring law enforcement officers, community members interested in joining the Citizens Watch Patrol, and anyone simply interested in gaining a greater understanding of police and the Idaho Falls Police Department.

Anyone interested in participating in the Citizens Police Academy is invited to submit an application as soon as possible. A limited number of seats are available, and applications will close on March 31st or sooner if the class is filled. Link in the comments to apply or learn more.

Save the Dates! Ready to join our team? Applications for new officers and lateral police officers open on March 2nd. New officer test prep will be April 11th, 8 a.m. at the Idaho Falls Police Complex. New officer testing will be April 25th. Don't miss this hiring cycle!

Learn more at IdahoFallsPolice.com or get in touch with us at [email protected] | (208)612-8656.

This past weekend we celebrated our 2026 Annual Awards. This is an opportunity to recognize great people and great work being done within our department and community.

Meritorious Unit - Professional Standards Bureau for their work with recruitment, hiring, and training.
Volunteer of the Year - Don
Animal Control Officer of the Year - ACO Valentine
Employee of the Year - Kristy
Emergency Communication Officer of the Year - ECO Martindale
Leader of the Year - Sergeant Norman
Officer of the Year - Officer Bestor

Officer Love received a Lifesaving Award for saving a 17-year-old who overdosed on fentanyl.
ECO Byington received a Lifesaving Award for a 911 call where she provided life-saving instruction to the parents of an 11-month-old who was choking.
Sergeant Matherly, Social Worker Ball, and Officers Sorenson, Emfield, and Wiest, also received Lifesaving Awards for their actions in helping a veteran who was in crisis and suicidal.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients, and thank you for your contributions to our department and community!