The Idaho Sheriffs' Association represents all 44 sheriffs in the state. Our purpose is to facilitate information between state and local law enforcement agencies, the Idaho Department of Correction, the Idaho Juvenile Department of Corrections, the Idaho legislature and the citizens we serve.
The Association participates in drug prevention and eradication programs and provides professional training at our quarterly conferences to enable sheriffs and their staff to better perform their duties. The Association also provides annual jail inspections and certifies those facilities in compliance with constitutionally mandated standards. A jail compliance plan is initiated for those jails not in compliance. The Association is involved in the legislative process working with law enforcement officers, prosecutors and other interested parties to ensure appropriate legislation is passed that supports citizen safety.
Jerome County Search and Rescue, Read about their story...
A Message from the President
Economic Downturn
“People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society."
-Vince Lombardi -
Thomas Edison, when asked why he had a team of twenty-one assistants.
“If I could solve all the problems myself, I would.”
In January of 2008, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates in response to plunging world markets. The Idaho economy is struggling, along with the rest of the nation, and the Governor has called for a 7 percent reduction in spending from the General Fund. In December 2008, the Idaho unemployment rate reached 6.4 percent (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
President Sheriff Chris Smith
Regional Jails by Sheriff Chris Smith
Idaho Sheriffs' Association Official Website
Idaho Sheriffs' Association
Senator Denton Darrington...a friend of law enforcement
Next Quarterly Conference
December 6-9, 2009
Garden City, Idaho
The Idaho Sheriffs' Association is funded largely through donations by citizens. Please make a small donation to help us provide safer communities. Thank you.
Idaho Invasive Species Fund
***Important to all boat owners***
Why should we care about marijuana grows on public land?
- Every year there have been increasing number of reports of hikers, hunters and campers being intimidated by marijuana growers.
- These campers, hikers and hunters are at risk of being assaulted or shot by marijuana growers trying to protect their illegal crop.
- Law enforcement continues to seize firearms and booby traps which pose deadly threats.
- Marijuana growers typically live in the forest for extended periods of time often leaving garbage and destroying the surrounding pristine areas where harvesting is taking place.
Contact Kristin Cundiff at 208-345-9126
