Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training

10/16/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our Detention Academy Graduates! 🎓

Please join us in congratulating the graduates of the Idaho POST Detention Academy!

These graduates have worked hard, demonstrated dedication, and developed the knowledge and skills necessary to serve their communities as detention professionals. Their commitment to learning and professional development is an important step toward a successful career in public safety.

👏 We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in their agencies and communities.

Congratulations, graduates! Best wishes as you begin this next chapter in your careers!

10/16/2026

🎉 Celebrating Years of Service at Idaho POST! 🎉

Please join us in recognizing our dedicated POST staff members who were recently honored with Years of Service Awards, celebrating milestones ranging from 5 to 20 years of service!

These milestones represent years of commitment, hard work, and dedication to supporting law enforcement training and professional standards throughout Idaho. We are grateful for the experience, knowledge, and passion our team brings to the Idaho POST Academy and the agencies we serve.

👏 Congratulations to our award recipients, and thank you for your continued service and contributions to Idaho POST!

09/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Chief Basterrechea! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Chief Basterrechea on earning his Idaho POST Executive Certificate!

This prestigious certification recognizes the experience, leadership, and continued professional development required to reach the highest level of certification offered through Idaho POST.

We are proud to recognize Chief Basterrechea for this accomplishment and his continued commitment to leadership and service. Congratulations, Chief! 🇺🇸

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Sheriff Gardner! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Sheriff Gardner of Bingham County Sheriff's Office on receiving his POST Executive Certificate during Thursday’s POST Council meeting!

The Executive Certificate represents the highest level of professional certification available through Idaho POST and recognizes the experience, education, training, and leadership demonstrated throughout a law enforcement career.

We are proud to recognize Sheriff Gardner for this outstanding professional achievement and his continued commitment to serving his community and the people of Idaho.

09/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chief Ingram on receiving his Executive Certificate from the Idaho POST.

The Executive Certificate represents the highest level of certification available through Idaho POST and recognizes a significant commitment to professional development, leadership, and
excellence in law enforcement.

We are proud to recognize Chief Ingram from Caldwell Police Department for this outstanding achievement and his dedication to serving his community and the law enforcement profession.

Congratulations, Chief Ingram, on this well-deserved accomplishment! 👏

08/28/2026

🎓 Congratulations, MPO #19! 🎓

Please join us in congratulating the graduates of MPO Academy #19 on successfully completing their academy! We wish you all the best as you begin this next chapter of your careers!

08/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Chief Rhodes of Rexburg Police Department and Chief McEwen of Rupert Police Department on earning the highest level of certification available in Idaho law enforcement—the POST Executive Certificate.

This prestigious achievement represents years of leadership, professional development, education, and dedicated service to the law enforcement profession. Earning the Executive Certificate is a testament to Chief Rhodes and Chief McEwen’s commitment to excellence and continued growth as leaders.

Congratulations, Chief Rhodes and Chief McEwen, on this outstanding accomplishment! Your dedication to your agency, your officers, and the communities you serve is truly commendable. Well deserved! 👏👏

07/31/2026

Your commitment to serving Idaho's youth with integrity, professionalism, and compassion is commendable. The knowledge and skills you've gained throughout the academy will help make a lasting difference in the lives of the young people and families you serve.

Congratulations on this important milestone, and thank you for your dedication to strengthening our communities. We wish you continued success in your careers! 👏

07/31/2026

Through hard work, discipline, and determination, these recruits have earned the privilege of serving their communities. We are proud of all they have accomplished and wish them success as they begin their careers in law enforcement.

Congratulations, Class 216! Your journey is just beginning. 🚔👏