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Document Title: Ada County Sheriff’s Office Internet Site

Author(s): Boise State University ; Ada County Sheriff’s

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Document No.: 194715

Date Received: June 03, 2002

Award Number: 96-IJ-CX-0085

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Department of Criminal Justice and Ada County 

Sheriffs Office 

Report for the National Institute of Justice 

June 1998 Ada County Sheriff's Office Internet 

Site 

Participants: 

Sheriff Vaughn Killeen 

Captain Gil Wright 

Sergeant Gary Raney 

Lieutenant Ted Bowers 

Daniel Bohner 

Kjeld Guglielmetti 

Dr. John Crank 

Dr. Cary Heck 

Wendy Christensen 

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Table of Contents 

The Internet Research Project ......................................................................................... 1 

Overview Partnership Grant ........................................................................................... 1 

Community Feedback For an Internet Site: The Citizen Survey ...................................... 3 

Community-focused Internet Site: Purposes ..................................................................... 4 

Implementation of the Web Site & Construction of the Home Page ................................ 5 

Evaluation of Home Page Effectiveness .......................................................................... 8 

The Home Page Up and Running .................................................................................. 12 

Home Page Feedback ................................................................................................... 15 

Summary ........................................................................................................................ 16 

Appendix I ...................................................................................................................... I-? 

Appendix II .................................................................................................................... 11-1 

.. Organizational Information ................................................................................ .I 1-3 

Our Services .................................................................................................... 1 1-24 

Jail Information ................................................................................................ 11-66 

News & Information .......................................................................................... 1 1-80 

Links ............................................................................................................. ,..I 1.93 

New Look With Java ........................................................................................ 1 1.94 

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The Internet site research project. 

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The purpose of this report is to document the development and current status of 

the Ada County Sheriffs office Internet site. The Internet site project was initiated 

I under the auspices of a partnership grant funded by the National Institute of Justice 

1 (grant #96-1 J-CX-0085). Because the site was developed in the context of a 

1 partnership grant, ME will briefly review the grant below. 

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Overview: partnership grant. 

On January 1 , 1997, Boise State University and the Ada County Sheriffs Office 

1 entered into a partnership whose purpose was to advance community policing 

initiatives at the Sheriffs Office. The goals of the partnership were: 

I 0 Form a research-practitioner partnership to contribute to policy-relevant 

research and evaluation on behalf of the Ada County Sheriffs Office. 

Use the partnership to develop a pool of research ideas fruitful to the Sheriffs 

department. 

Solicit information on citizen’s perceptions of current police practices, 

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community-based initiatives within the Sheriffs Office, and ways in which the 

Sheriffs Office can more effectively communicate information about its activities, 

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A review of research ideas developed by the Sheriffs Office resulted in the 

selection of two projects for solicitation, and for which they were awarded a Community 

Policing Partnership Grant. The first project was a “Citizen Fear of Crime and 

I Satisfaction With Sheriff Services Survey” that focused on citizen crime-control needs, 

perceptions of police practices, and knowledge of crime control and community policing 

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initiatives by the Sheriffs Office. The second project was an Internet site. Its purpose 

was to increase the pace and quality of information about police activities, patterns of 

criminal activity, and types of service to the public. The Internet site and the survey 

were designed to facilitate different but parallel aspects of police-community interaction 

and feedback. Both projects stemmed from a concern over the need for reciprocal 

police-cornmunity communication regarding the activities of the Sheriffs Office, 

particularly in community policing activities in which the department is currently 

engaged. 

The Internet site complemented the survey in several ways. Where the survey 

represented a now widely recognized way to obtain community feedback regarding 

ongoing department initiatives, the Internet site was viewed as a creative way to 

transmit information to the general public about police activities and to acquire public 

feedback on those activities. The Home Page emphasized the delivery of information 

to the community and contained a feedback component through the encouragement of 

e-mail addressed to the Internet site on diverse topics. The Home Page would bring 

the community closer to the Sheriffs Ofice by providing a forum where citizens can 

openly speak their feelings. 

The two projects have contacted different audiences. The citizen’s survey 

contacted a random sample of citizens across the rural areas of the county. The 

Internet site captured a self-selected audience interested in Sheriffs affairs. 

Consequently, the site reached a wider audience not tapped by the limited 

geographical boundaries of the survey. It also provided for ongoing citizen contact 

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where the survey tapped citizen input at a single point in time. 

Community feedback for an Internet site: the citizen survey. 

The citizen survey was conducted in 1997 to enhance the current community 

policing program, to assist in the deployment of community policing officers, and to 

provide information regarding public needs and current perceptions of services offered 

by the Sheriffs Office. The Survey Research Center at Boise State University 

conducted a telephone survey of 806 resident of Ada County, Idaho. A phone survey 

format allowed us to elicit a comprehensive and in-depth statistical profile of Ada 

County resident's perceptions of current police practices and interests in the expansion 

of community-base policing strategies and tactics. The survey was completed by 

August of 1997. 

A component of the survey provided key information on the content of an 

Internet site for the Sheriffs Office. Research for developing a Home Page was 

completed in Section II of the survey. In keeping with the "co-active" model of 

community police program development, the survey elicited information about what 

citizens wanted on the Sheriffs Internet site. Citizens responded as follows: 

0 The majority of citizen respondents, (81 %), were interested in information 

about community policing and crime prevention activity. 

0 A question and answer section where "I can ask questions" section was 

supported by 80% of citizen respondents. 

Seventy nine percent of the citizens who responded were interested in a 

description of the different programs offered by the Sheriffs office. 

Almost two-thirds, (74%), of the citizens who responded were interested 

in activities and meetings of neighborhood watch groups. 

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0 Current crime reports in Ada County were of interest to 72% of citizen 

respondents. 

0 Sixty eight percent of the citizens who responded were interested in more 

information on DARE. 

0 Sixty two percent of citizen respondents were interested in current news - 

for example, what some of the officers were doing, awards, current 

training activity. 

0 Slightly over half, (51 %), of the citizen respondents wre interested in 

more information on bicycle and horse patrols. 

0 Nearly half, (43%), of citizens responded they wanted more information 

about the jail. 

(See Appendix 1 for detailed responses to survey questions pertaining to the Internet 

site web page.) 

Community-focused Internet site: purposes. 

The Home Page was designed to address issues of interest to Ada county, 

including the metropolitan areas of Boise, Garden City, and Meridian. The Internet site 

was conceptualized as a mechanism to engage the public directly in the affairs of the 

department. Interest in exploring the utility of an Internet site to interactively share 

information with the public stemmed from our sense of the limitations of other methods - 

the press, for example, that sometimes only provides citizens with anecdotal and 

encapsulated “sound-byte” information about police services and activity. The Sheriffs 

Office “wanted to communicate directly with their clients without media censorship.” 

(Bowers: 1998 p. c.) A Home Page has become an active component of communication 

for policing that offers the opportunity for the Sheriffs office to engage directly with 

whomever is hailing it - a private citizen or a member of the media. The Home Page is 

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still in the process of development, and many of the interactive components have not 

yet been implemented. The detailed appendix (Appendix 11) presented in this document 

will allow us to provide a historical review of the development of the page. 

Implementation of the web site 8 construction of the Home Page. 

In October, 1997 Ada County received an Internet address through IDNET 

(Idaho Network). It is on the same wire with the Idaho Department of Transportation 

and other state agencies. It was at this same time that the capacity for a Home page 

for the Sheriffs Office became available. Mr. Daniel Boner, a research assistant 

assigned to work with the grant, was responsible for the development and 

implementation of the Internet site. 

Sgt. Gary Raney constructed the Home Page. The development involved the 

initial construction of the page itself and the implementation of a secondary address 

accessible from the Home Page. It was constructed with three goals in mind: making 

information available to a general audience, inviting participation from a county-wide 

audience, and providing information for particular audiences in need of special 

services. Each is discussed below. 

Providing information to a general audience. Before the Home Page was 

constructed, information about the Sheriffs Office was published in a regional 

newspaper. A crime report of districts across the county was published weekly. A 

computer disc was provided weekly to the media that summarized departmental 

activities. A disc was used to protect the department from security problems. The 

Home Page assumed these activities, expanding them into community policing and 

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human interest stories available to the public. Stories and events regarding community 

meetings, neighborhood watches, drug interdiction programs, and the various school 

programs are presented at the site or at addresses accessible through the site. 

Generating community reciprocity. The Home Page does not simply dispense 

information to the public. Public involvement is encouraged through a variety of 

mechanisms. Citizens are invited to contact the Sheriffs Office, and e-mail is screened 

regularly. Information about current events involving the department and various 

community-oriented initiatives are provided to invite participation and feedback. Sites 

that encourage feedback from the public are listed below, together with their page 

numbers in the appendix. 

0 Organizational Information: 

About Our Past (p. 11-12) 

0 Our Services: 

Traffic Enforcement Program (p. 11-29) 

Gang Unit (p. 11-30 and 33) 

Victim-Witness Coordinator Unit (pp. 11-38-40) 

Narcotics Unit (pp. 1148-49) 

CMl Section (p. 11-53) 

important Numbers (p. 11-61) 

0 News & Information: 

Ada County Local Talk (pp. 11-81-83) 

News & Events (pp. 11-85,87,88, and 90-91) 

Sheriff's CMl Process Sales (p. 11-91) 

0 Idaho 8 L. E. Links: 

Law Enforcement Agencies, Other Organizations, Other Links (p. 11-93) 

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0 New Look With Java: 

Same web site with a diffsrent format (p. 11-94) 

Recently the Sheriffs Office began printing the Internet web site address on 

sheriffs deputies patrol cars. The address is printed on the trunk in order to maximize 

visibility to the public. The Internet web site address was designed so that observers 

may see it easily and remember the address. Printing the address on the vehicle is 

well received, as suggested by one of the feedback comments ( see “Home Page 

Feedback,” p. 15). 

Screening for a specialized audience. The Sheriffs Office has a need to deal 

with specialized audiences that can be addressed with the development of a secure 

Internet address. A large number of citizens need prompt access to traffic accident 

reports, particularly of the “fender-bender“ variety. Reports are also needed by 

insurance companies for residential and vehicle burglaries. The State Department of 

Transportation can also be contacted to coordinate the disposal of these cases. The 

Sheriffs Office has been considering making these records available only at the main 

office, and then only when the appropriate security codes are satisfied and after the 

records are downloaded unplugged from the main computer. 

One of the Sheris office original goals for the web site was to provide public 

information access for these records. Unfortunately, the limitations of downloading and 

problems in constructing an effective “fire-wall“ have complicated this aspect of the wb 

page development. Besides the sheer volume of these files, written requests for many 

types of public information must be submitted. It still remains more practical to access 

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these types of public information from the Sheriffs Office on Barrister. For example, 

businesses and citizens that require security codes to access appropriate computer 

records must still obtain those codes from the Sheriffs Office in person. As indicated in 

the original application, this is the most technically challenging component of the 

Internet site and development is complicated by the limited technology available. 

Evaluation of Home Page effectiveness. 

Effectiveness is conceived in terms of public use, media responsiveness, and 

departmental attitudes toward the Home Page. 

Daily usage counts. Daily usage counts provide a direct measure of public use 

of the Home Page. Since January, 1998 the Home Page has received an average of 

five or more e-mail messages per week. The latest count to the Home Page was 5,997 

visitors as of June 16, 1998. 

Media response. Media response to the Home Page has been sketchy. We 

contacted each of the three television stations that services Ada County. One of our 

local television stations does not have an Internet site established, which prevents it 

from accessing the Home Page. Another of the stations contacted has their own web 

site, but their access to the Internet is limited because of dated technology. They plan 

to get a new server that wuuld allow everyone at the station Internet access. A third 

news station stated that the web site was not yet a valuable source for them at this 

time. When asked what they thought would make the web site more valuable, we were 

told to call back. We have been unable to obtain a further response from this station. 

In short, the Sheriffs Office technological development seems to have out-paced the 

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information capacity of local television stations. 

Internal review. Sergeant Gary Raney conducted an internal poll of the Internet 

web site among command staff. He asked, "what has the contribution of the Home 

Page been to various endeavors, particularly to those involving community policing and 

crime prevention initiatives?" The responses he received are listed below. 

0 The web page has taken the Ada County Sheriffs Office into the 

21 st century of law enforcement. Community Policing starts with honesty 

in law enforcement, and for us to tell people so much about or department 

and not hide anything says a great deal about the department. The public 

is looking for us to spend more time with them and be a greater part of the 

community. Through the web page we can communicate with a larger 

audience as our deputies create more and more contacts. 

Establishment of the Ada County Sheriffs home page on the 

Internet has had considerable positive effects on the Administrative 

Services Division. This Division consists of the following law enforcement 

services: 

a) 91 1 emergency communications 

b) Police records and reports 

c) Driver's license services 

d) Police evidence and property 

e) Human resources/personnel 

f) Employee training 

g) Computer services 

The first and most important consequence of the home page to all 

services iisted above is perhaps the most difficult to measure. It is the 

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positive public image and affirmative relationship that the home page 

generates between citizens of the community and their need for, and use 

of police services. Web browsers who spend any time at all on the on the 

Sheriffs home page will soon become familiar with not only the varied 

extent of services we provide, but also the background and detail 

surrounding those services. . 

For example, if a caller must dial 91 1, the trauma of the situation is 

not reduced because of the home page, but having read and exposed 

himherself to the Sheriffs 91 1 web site information, the citizen will know 

and understand what to expect when calling for emergency help, what 

questions will be asked, and why certain seemingly unimportant 

information is needed. Callers will know that as the 91 1 call taker asks 

questions, the dispatcher has already sent a fireman, policeman, or 

paramedic, and that emergency help is on the way, even as questions are 

being asked. 

The Sheriffs home page also affords an excellent opportunity for 

citizens to offer direct feedback to their local law enforcement agency. 

And not only does the person seeking information benefit, but all other 

web site visitors gain knowledge by the same process. For example, our 

Driver's License Office also issues concealed weapons permits. Recent 

information posted by the Sheriff's Office in answer to a viewer's question 

gave substantial background on the law and requirements for obtaining a 

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concealed wapons license. Unlike a telephone call, all visitors to the 

Sheriffs home page gain knowledge and information as a result of other's 

inquiries. 

Our Human Resources Office has found there is considerable use 

and interest by the public in employment information contained on the 

Sheriffs home page. This has resulted in labor savings to the Sheriffs 

Office because home page information picked up by people interested in 

employment translates directly into cost savings in secretarial time not 

needed for telephones and answering written inquiry. This fact not only 

holds true for Human Resources, but many other public services provided 

by the Sheriff as well. 

I think we are just beginning to see the tremendous value of the 

Sheriffs home page. With time, more and more information will be 

added, and as use and popularity grow, so will the Sheriffs reputation as 

a dedicated and responsible elected official serving the law enforcement 

needs of the community. 

0 In my opinion, one of the most important elements in community 

policing is the establishment of two-way communication between the law 

enforcement community and the citizens it serves. I feel our web page 

has opened a whole new area of communications with the public. It 

provides a great deal of useful information, such as: who should someone 

contact for a particular type of service provided by the Sheriffs Office, 

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when are jail visiting hours and so on. The home page also allows 

citizens to ask questions and give their input on various issues. The more 

that citizens sense a partnership with the department, the more willing 

they are to provide information to the officers and become involved in 

crime prevention and crime investigation efforts. As more people become 

aware of the home page and begin using it, I feel that the Law 

Enforcement -citizen partnership will become even stronger. 

The Home Page: up and running. 

When the grant proposal was first discussed, the Ada County Sheriffs staff 

expressed hesitation about the Home Page implementation. Though all were in favor 

of it in principle, there were concerns about the time required to create and maintain 

the project. There were also concerns about the lack of expertise and staff to dedicate 

the time to build the site. 

Initial construction of the Home Page began at Boise State University. In 

December of 1997 the Sheriffs Office took the lead in the site development. One of the 

full-time computer staffers for the Sheriffs Office internal help desk actualized the web 

site during his off-time and thus provided the critical "spark" for the practical 

development of the Home Page. 

Currently the Sheriffs office has a "Webmaster" (Sgt. Gary Raney) whose time 

is devoted both to the Home Page and to his other duties at the Sheriffs Office. 

Sergeant Raney is a highly motivated officer who is self-taught in Internet construction. 

Currently he updates the Home Page at least three times per week. His energy and 

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skill, complimented by support from his immediate supervisors, have made the Internet 

site a departmental and community success. 

Sergeant Raney writes many of the articles featured in the News and Information 

section. Other personnel in the Ada County Sheriffs Office have also contributed 

articles for the same section. 

The Sheriffs Office Home Page currently consists of Four sections: 

Organizational Information; Our Services; Jail Information; and News and Information. 

A complete table of contents for the web site and appendix page numbers (See 

Appendix 11) is listed below. 

0 Organizational Information: 

Organizational Structure (p. 11-3) 

Mission Statement (p. 11-3) 

Department Values (p. 114) 

97-98 Budget (p. 114) 

Major Road Map of Ada County (p. 11-6) 

Duties of the Sheriff (p. 11-7) 

A Little About Our Past ... (p. 11-12) 

Career Opportunities (p. 11-17) 

I 0 Our Senrices: 

I Patrol Services (p. 11-24) 

I Traffic Enforcement Program (p. 11-27) 

Gang Unit (p. 11-30) 

Detectives (p. 11-34) 

Community Resource Telephone Numbers (p. 11-38) 

Crime Prevention Unit (p. 11-41) 

Narcotics Unit (p. 1148) 

Civil Section (p. 11-51) 

Combined Communications Center 91 1 (p. 11-54) 

Records Section (p. 11-63) 

Public Safety Computer Information Services (p. 11-65) 

I Victim-Witness Coordinator Unit (p. 11-37) 

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0 Jail Information: 

Jail Housing (p. 11-66) 

Inmate Services (p. 11-68) 

Alterative Sentencing Programs (p. 11-70) 

Inmate Programs (p. 11-71) 

Inmate Rules and Privileges (p. 11-73) 

Jail Statistics (p. 11-77) 

0 News & Information: 

Ada County Local Talk (p. 11-80) 

News & Events (p. 11-84) 

Sheriffs Civil Service Process Sales (p. 11-92) 

0 Links: 

Law Enforcement Agencies P. 11-93) 

Other Organizations (p. 11-93) 

Other Links (p. 11-93) 

New Look With Java: (p. 11-94) 

The News & Information and Jail Information sections are updated regularly. 

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The Links section offers direct links to other web sites including the CIA, FBI, The 

Worlds Most Wanted Organization, Idaho Peace Officer's Memorial Page, Idaho 

Supreme Court, and the Idaho Winter Road Report just to name a few. 

Internet feedback for the web site has been positive. The following box highlights 

comments the site has received. 

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Home Page Feedback 

Zomment: Nice home page. Friendly greetings from South Africa. My name is Fanie Faul and I am 

I trafk ofticor in Caledon South Africa. 

Comment: Your Sheriff is at our office this week in Tonopah, Nevada (Nye Co.). I would never tell 

iim personally, but he seems to be a great guy. I ride a scooter with our department. When he 

returns tell him Bubba said howdy. Your web page is GREAT. One of the best I have seen. 

Comment: Vety nice web Ate. Excellent format. 

Comment: I was giving a term report in college and found your info. The most interesting and very 

interesting. Thank You. 

Comment: The page entitled "duties of a sheriff" was great. Sgt. Johnny Miller, Mobile Co. Sheriff's 

Office. 

Comment: Thank you for the excellent page. As a former communications tech. Wh the state of 

California and with San Luis Obispo, CA, I was especially interested in the communications portion, 

particularly since my work takes me to Boise fairly often. When I get the opportunity I intend to visit 

your site again to learn more about your department. Putting your address on the back of your units 

was an excellent idea. That's how I learned of your site. 

Comment: The schedule and page for the terrorism conference looks great! Thanks a lot! Tim 

Rhodes, Paramedics 

Comment: Very nice web page, good work. Greetings from Belgium. 

Comment: Great history! The Sheriff Updyke story would make a great western movie. You should 

submit it to Hollywood. 

Comment: Thank you for this very informative web page. This is a top notch job to keep up the 

excellent work. 

Comment: Nice page guys. It is the best I have seen in quite a while. Keep up the great work. 

Comment: Like your web-site address on the trunk lid of your Crown Vickies!! Paul Shampine, 

Reserve Deputy, Walla Walla County, Washington Sheriff's Office. 

Comment: I saw your site on the Crime Scene Investigator's car and thought I would check out the 

site. 

Comment: Great web page!!!!! My children love it. I think is VERY important for children to see the 

police exactly as they are ... our friends and the people who give their lies to keep the citizens of Boise 

safe. Larry Paulson ... keep up the good work, and thank you. 

Comment: Wow, what a page. Someone really put in a lot of work and they did a heck of a great 

job, very impressive. 

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Future goals. Future goals for the wb site include being able to update 

information more often, particularly under the "Our Services" section. The department 

would like to include an active warrant roster. 

There is also interest in the provision of a list of sex offenders on the site, but the 

legality of a public listing is unclear. During a recent legislative session the Sheriffs 

Office lobbied the state legislature to make these records available to the public. As of 

July 1 , 1998 the Sheriffs Office will be able to provide public access to information 

contained in the central sexual offender registry. This service will be by written request 

only. The Sheriffs office plans to lobby the next legislative session in Spring of 1999 

to provide even more public access to these records. 

Summary 

Under the thoughtful leadership of Captain Gil Wright, the Home Page has been 

successfully implemented. The Sheriffs Office Home Page has become a creative way 

to transmit information to the general public. The Home Page emphasizes the delivery 

of information to the community and contains a rapid feedback component through the 

encouragement of e-mail responses. The web site has gained the attention of viewers 

from the U. S. and other countries. 

The Home Page is still in its infancy, and a great deal of work lies ahead. In a 

short period of time, the Sheriffs Office has put into place a quality Internet site. 

However, in the area of interactivity, much still remains to be done. This is to be 

expected, as the Sheriffs Office becomes more versed in Internet skills and in what the 

viewing public would like, and as the central technology of the Internet itself moves 

forward. 

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Importantly, the work accomplished by the Sheriffs Office in the site reflects a 

deeper, underlying commitment to engage the public in an impartial and open dialogue. 

It is clear that the Sheriffs Office is doing the essential, thoughtful groundwork 

necessary to convert successfully to a community policing model of service delivery. 

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Appendix I 

Citizen Fear of Crime and Satisfaction With Sheriff Services Survey 

Interviewer: The SheMs Omce is preparing to launch an Internet site web page in September. We are frying to find out what kinds of informafion 

the public wouM like to see on if. Please tell me how much you would be interested in the following infonnafion, where a score Of 5 meens that you 

would be very interested and a score of 1 means that you have no interest whatsoever. 

Very Interested 

5 4 

Neutral 

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No Interest 

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108. 

109. 

110. 

111. 

112. 

113. 

114. 

115. 

116. 

Current crime reports in Ada county. 

A description of the different programs offered by the Sheriffs 

Office. 

Activities and meetings of neighborhood watch groups. 

More information about the jail. 

Current news - for example, what some of the officers are doing, 

awards, current training activity. 

More information on bicycle and horse patrols. 

More information on DARE. 

A question and answer section where I can ask questions. 

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About Our Agency 

Index: 

Orgnniza tio ri nl Str r i ctii re 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office is the largest local law enforcement agency 

within the State of Idaho with a total of 416 commissioned and non-commissioned 

deputies divided into three divisions. 

The Field Services Division includes the Patrol Section, Detective Section, and 

Civil Section. The Administrative Services Division includes Records, Evidence, 

Human Resources, Computer Information Services, and Emergency 

Communications. The Security Services Division includes the Housing Section, 

Security Support Section, and the Medical Unit. 

FIELD SERVICES 

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Jwenile Crime Unit 

.4dult crime unit 

Crime Prwcntion 

Victim- Witness Unit 

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Civil Section 

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SECURITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 

htc Housing Communications Section 

Security smort Central Records 

Classfiation Unit Driwer's License 

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The mission of the Ada County Sheriffs Office is to uphold the law fairly and firmly; to prevent crime; to 

pursue and bring to justice those who break the law; to perform our statutory duties; to uphold the 

Constitution of the United States of America and of the State of Idaho; to protect, help, and reassure the 

community; and to be seen to do all this with integrity, common sense, and sound judgmenl . 

We shall strive to reduce the fears of the public and, so far as we can, to reflect their priorities in the 

actions we take. We must respond to well founded criticism with a willingness to change. 

I Our Department Values 

The public’s safety. 

We must be compassionate, courteous and patient, acting without fear or favor or prejudice to the rights 

of others. We must be professional, calm, and restrained in the face of violence and apply only that force 

which is necessary to accomplish our lawful duty. 

The principle that every person deserves fair and humane treatment. 

The rights and dignity of all persons. 

Equal access to police services. 

Community opinion and involvement in policy development. 

Employees who treat each other and the public with respect. 

Employees and administrators who respond to well-founded criticism with a willingriess to change. 

Supervisors who are honest with their subordinates and who evaluate with integrity, pointing out 

employees strengths and weaknesses. 

Employees who help each other. 

For fiirther details about our agency, you may want to read our Strategic Plans 

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The Duties of the Sheriff 

The State Constitution, Article 18, Section 6, and state law Section 3 1-2001 and 3 1-2003 establish the 

office of sheriff and authorize the sheriff to appoint deputies and clerical assistants. Sheriffs are elected to 

serve four-year terms. 

POWERS AND DUTIES: 

The powers and duties of the sheriff may be grouped into the following five categories: (1) police 

powers, (2) jail-keeping powers, (3) powers as officer of the court and process server, (4) driver's 

licensing, and (5) other powers, including the duty to return to the state hgitives from justice through 

extradition proceedings. 

Police Powers: 

State law makes clear that the primary duty for enforcing all penal provisions of ldaho statutes, in any 

court, is vested in the sheriff and prosecuting attorneys, irrespective of state and local police. 

Additionally, sheriffs are authorized to call on municipal and precinct peace officers for necessary 

assistance. They may also seek assistance, if necessary, from officials of the Department of Law 

Enforcement (3 1-2227). 

As the primary law enforcement official in the county, the sheriff has the legal duty to preserve the peace 

and to "arrest and take before the nearest magistrate for examination all persons who attempt to commit 

or who have committed a public offense," and to investigate expeditiously and promptly all cases 

involving missing children that are reported to the sheriffs office (3 1-2202). The Sheriff also has the duty 

to "prevent and suppress all affrays, breaches of the peace, riots and insurrections" (3 1-2202). In the 

conduct of these duties the sheriff may command the aid of as many adult inhabitants of the county over 

the age of eighteen as deemed necessary for enforcing the law (3 1-2202). These general provisions of law 

give Idaho sheriffs the power to provide police services throughout the entire county. In practice, Idaho 

sheriffs leave a large part of law enforcement in the larger cities of the state to city police forces. County 

sheriffs provide law enforcement in unincorporated areas in the county and are primarily responsible for 

the enforcement of the Idaho Safe Boating Act (67-7028). 

Additional police work for Idaho sheriffs includes patrolling county roads for purposes of crime 

prevention, investigating crimes, pursuing fleeing criminals, and making arrests. Sheriffs are authorized to 

establish temporary road blocks to apprehend persons wanted for the violation of state or federal laws 

(16-621). They have the authority to enter another state in hot pursuit of a suspected felon (19-701). 

Sheriffs are occasionally called upon to disperse riots. The sheriffs office, or another appropriate law 

enforcement agency, must investigate violent deaths and apparent suicides to determine the cause of 

death (19-4301). 

Unsolved murders must be reported by the sheriff to the director of the Department of Law Elnforcement 

within twenty-five days (67-2906). Sheriffs must keep a record of cars reported stolen within the county 

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and report them to the state director of law enforcement (3 1-2202). The sheriffs office also cooperates 

with law enforcement officials in other Idaho counties, states, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 

crime control or prevention. 

Liquor Law Enforcement: 

Sheriffs and other local police officers are charged with the primary duty of enforcing Idaho liquor laws 

(23-801) and must cooperate with the Idaho Department of Law Enforcement in this activity. Under 

Idaho liquor laws, licenses are required for the sale of liquor, closing hours are established., and no 

persons under the age of 21 may be sold liquor. Sheriffs have the authority at any time to make an 

examination of the premises to determine whether liquor laws or regulations are being violated (23-903). 

The sheriffs office is also in charge of issuing identification cards for the State Department of Law 

Enforcement for persons seeking to purchase alcoholic beverages (23-1201). The sheriffs office receives 

$5 of each $7.50 fee for issuing these cards. 

Highwav Safetv Law Enforcement: 

The law enforcement work of sheriffs also includes accident prevention and investigation. They cooperate 

with the Idaho State Police to enforce the law "requiring all persons using the highways in the state to do 

so carehlly, safely, and with exercise of care for the persons, property, and safety of others" (3 1-222). In 

preventing accidents, the sheriff is also authorized to work with the State Police "to safeguard and 

protect the surface and other physical portions of the state highways" (3 1-2202). Sheriffs may take 

action, for example, to prevent tracked vehicles from causing damage to paved highways. 

Sheriffs also have the duty of regulating traffic, responding to calls following automobile accidents, and 

investigating the cause of accidents (3 1-2202). Many accident reports are received by sheriffs offices, 

and frequently the sheriff is the first police officer to arrive on the scene. The sheriff must see to it that the 

injured are given emergency medical care and taken, if necessary, to hospitals. The sheriff also must route 

traffic around the wreckage and investigate the cause of the accident. 

In addition, sheriffs noti@ the family of those injured in traffic accidents. They deliver death messages to 

the families of accident victims and support the families in making arrangements for the deceased. They 

also attend autopsies to help determine the cause of death in traffic accidents for investigatory purposes. 

It is also the duty of the sheriff to report to the highway district any road hazard or damage to roads 

under its supervision. 

Idaho Safe Boating Law Enforcement: 

The Idaho Safe Boating Act requires safety equipment on each boat and prohibits grossly negligent 

operation of boats which endanger the life of other persons (67-7016). It also prohibits negligent 

operation of boats, unlicensed or unnumbered vessels, excessive speed, incapacity of the operator, 

overloading and overpowering. 

There are provisions which require vessels approaching a diver to reduce speed and provisions to enforce 

safety in water skiing. Interference with navigation and operating a vessel in restricted areas such as 

bathing beaches is also unlawful. The sheriff may also stop any water vessel operator when the sheriff has 

"reasonable grounds to believe" the operator is intoxicated or has been using drugs. Operation of a water 

vessel is seen as giving consent for evidentiary testing. Collisions or accidents involving injury or damage 

in excess of $200 must be reported to the sheriff by the vessel operator, and a boating accident report 

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must be completed and submitted. Enforcement of these and other boat safety laws are the responsibility 

of the sheriff, and he may stop and board any vessel in the exercise of this authority. 

Jail Keeping Powers: 

All counties in Idaho have a jail. County jails are required by law to have a sufficient number of rooms so 

that males are housed separately from females. Juveniles must be housed separately from adults and 

inmates’ safety is addressed in a classification system (20-602). A prisoner must be jailed within the 

judicial district charged unless there is an agreement with a governmental unit or agency outside the 

judicial district permitting otherwise. 

The sheriff takes charge of the county jail and keeps the prisoners therein (3 1-2202). The sheriff must 

provide them with necessary food, clothing and bedding. The sheriff may charge the State for those costs 

when they are not chargeable to the county or to a private party (3 1-22 19). Sheriffs may hire temporary 

guards for the protection of the county jail with the consent of a district judge (20-61 1). The sheriff must 

ensure that the county jail is used only for the following purposes: 

1. The detention of persons who have been committed to the jail to secure their attendance as 

2. The detention of persons charged with crime and committed to jail awaiting trial. 

3. The confinement of persons committed for contempt of court, upon civil process or by other 

4. The confinement of persons sentenced to imprisonment in the jail upon criminal conviction 

5. The confinement of persons imprisoned for domestic assault or battery (18-918). 

witnesses in criminal cases. 

authority. 

(20-601). 

Most persons detained in county jails are awaiting trial or serving sentences for misdemeanors. Prisoners 

confined to the county jail after conviction in criminal cases may perform labor for the county or other 

units of local government by an order of the court. Prisoners committed to the county jail for trial or 

upon conviction, must be physically confined to jail until they are legally discharged (20-614). In counties 

with no federal jail facilities, the county jail is often used to detain federal prisoners when the kderal 

court is in session. 

Powers as Officer of the Court and Process Server: 

State law requires the sheriff to attend all courts including the magistrate’s division when ordered by a 

district judge (3 1-2201). The sheriff sometimes serves as bailiff for the district court while it is in session 

to keep order, guard against prisoners and cany out the directives of the judge, 

The sheriff is court crier and calls witnesses and other persons to appear in court (3 1-22 15). S’ome of the 

actions taken by the sherifi?s office in its work for courts include the following: 

1. Attaching the property of a defendant upon a writ issued by the clerk of the court. 

2. Selling attached property to satisfy a judgment. 

3. Enforcing execution of foreclosure decrees. 

4. Enforcing warrants of distraint against person delinquent in paying personal property taxes. The 

sheriff may be ordered to seize the property, sell a sufficient amount to pay the tax, and return the 

proceeds to the county tax collector. 

5. Serving all processes and notices in a manner prescribed by law. 

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6. Collecting delinquent income taxes on warrants issued by the state tax commission. 

7. Demand and receive certain fees. 

Drivers’ Licensing Responsibilities: 

Examining applicants for drivers’ licenses is another important hnction of Idaho sheriffs (49-3 17). This 

examination can be conducted in any county convenient to the applicant. It must include a test of the 

applicant’s eyesight, hearing, ability to understand and read highway signs and, at the discrjetion of the 

examiner, ability to handle a car. In addition, first time applicant’s knowledge of Idaho traffic laws must 

be tested by a written examination or, at the discretion of the examiner, the prescribed written 

examination may be conducted orally. In many counties separate office space is used for issuing drivers’ 

licenses, and the deputy sheriffs spend most of their time carrying out this bction. The sheriffs office 

receives a fee for each application for a motor vehicle operator’s license, renewal, state ID card and other 

photographic identification required by law. This fee goes into the current expense hnd of the county. 

Other Powers: 

The following information outlines other powers and duties prescribed by Idaho law for wllich sheriffs are 

responsible. 

1. Duties with respect to stray or unlicensed animals: 

If the board of county commissioners requires the licensing of dogs, the sheriff has the responsibly 

for seizing unlicensed dogs (25-2804). The sheriff or brand inspector also has the responsibility of 

notifjmg owners of stray animals and of attempting to get them to pay the charges on these 

animals. If the owner refbses to pay or can not be found, the sheriff or brand inspector must 

advertise and sell the stray animals. If a recognized brand or mark is found on a stray animal, the 

owner is notified by the best method available. If an unrecognized brand or mark is found on a 

stray animal, the local brand inspector or State Brand Board is notified by the best method 

available. 

2. Brand inspection law enforcement: 

Sheriffs are responsible for the enforcement of state law enacted for the identification, inspection, 

and transportation of livestock as well as the enforcement of state laws designed to prevent the 

theft of livestock (3 1-2201). 

These include laws relating to branding and transportation of cattle and other livestock. Sheriffs are 

also required to perform the duties of ex officio brand inspector under guidelines set forth by the 

State Brand Board and state law. 

3. Motor Vehicle Licensing Act: 

Sheriffs are responsible for enforcing the State Motor Vehicle Licensing Act (49-20:5), including 

inspection of out-of-state cars. The assessor’s office may perform this hnction in a few counties. 

The sheriff must inspect these cars and determine their identification numbers. The number is 

compared to the number on the owner’s title. The sheriffs inspection slip is necessary in securing 

an Idaho motor vehicle title (49-507). 

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8. Enforcing fish and game laws (36-1301). 

9. Enforcing laws within port districts (70- 1670) 1 

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4. Taking allegedly insane persons into protective custody by court order (66-329). 

5. Checking records of persons applying for county positions. 

6. Certifjring and administering oaths (31-201 1). 

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I 7. Placing children in juvenile shelter care facilities when the sheriff has reasonable cause to believe a 

child has committed a crime or status offense, such as truancy or running away ( 16- 18 1 1). 

1 1. Seizing, destroying and storing illegal drugs (37-2744). 

12. Issuing a license to carry a concealed weapon sixty days after the filing of an application, providing 

the applicant qualifies pursuant to 18-3302. 

13. Transmitting convicted persons to the state penitentiary or custody of the State Board of 

Corrections (20-237). 

14. Funding per diem costs of state prisoners housed in county jails, related additional expenses and 

manner of payment (20-237). 

15. Registering sex offenders in the county and if the offender moves, forwarding the information to 

the law enforcement agency where the offender would be required to register (18-803). 

16. Enforcing the statute that it is unlawful to intentionally discharge a firearm in homes, occupied 

vehicles, and occupied buildings (1 8-33 17) 

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\CSO History 

We are always trying to gather historical information about our agency. Vyou have oldphotos or 

similar items of interest about the Ada County Sherifs Office, we would appreciate it 'fyou would 

contact our department historian, Lt. Jim Batt by calling (208) 3 77-6550. 

A little about our past.... 

IDAHO COUNTIES: 

To properly understand the background of the Ada County Sheriffs Office, it will be helpful to know a 

little more about counties in general. County government, including Ada County, has had a long and 

colorful history in Idaho. The first Idaho counties were established in territorial days during the Civil 

War. There were 16 original counties in 1890 when Idaho became a state, with Ada County being 

established on December 21, 1864, by an act of the Second Territorial Legislature. 

The present 44 counties range in size from 403 to 8,5 15 square miles. The 

largest (Idaho County) is eight times larger than the state of Rhode Island. 

Populations of counties vary fiom just over 1,000 in Clark County to 

262,000 in Ada County. The economies of Idaho counties differ greatly 

Some depend almost entirely upon fanning and ranching; others depend 

upon tourists, lumbering or mining, while still others have urban economies 

based on manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade. These difierences in 

Idaho counties are sigtllficant for sheriffs because urban count] es have 

somewhat different governmental needs and problems than sparsely 

. populated, rural counties. 

- . Idaho counties, like counties in other states, have a dual function. They - - __- . serve as an arm of the state government in administering elections, enforcing 

, - , - state laws, and performing many other state-mandated functions. They also 

serve as a unit of local government which has responsibilities in meeting the 

needs of its own citizens in health, welfare, agricultural services, public 

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works, planning, parks and recreation. 

The form and organization of county government in Idaho is established by both the Idaho State 

Constitution and state law. The Idaho Constitution establishes the basic framework for county 

government. It prescribes the elective county officials and their terms of office; places limitation on 

county indebtedness, and contains detailed provisions on county boundaries. State law sets the legal 

structure within which county government must operate. It describes the powers of county officials and 

enumerates the fbnctions that counties may perform. Idaho does not have a county home-nile provision 

in its Constitution, and county officials have less flexibility in establishing new programs anld procedures 

than do county officials in county home-rule states. 

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1 Ada County held it's first election for county offices in February of 1865. The voters elected the 

following officials: a clerk of the district court, who is ex officio auditor, recorder and clerk of thie county 

commissioners; an assessor; a treasurer, who is ex officio public administrator; a sheriff; a prosecuting 

attorney; a coroner and three commissioners. These nine elected county officials are all constitutional 

officers. This is why the county sheriff is referred to as the Office of the Sheriff or Sheriffs Office instead 

of the Sheriffs Department. 

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE: 

In the winter of 1864 following the re-election of President Lincoln and almost two years 

after the Idaho Territory was formed, the capital of Idaho was moved from Lewiston to 

the newly formed City of Boise. Ada County was created to surround the new capitol, 

width, enclosing an area roughly four thousand square miles. Today, after hrther 

legislative changes, the actual size of Ada County is 1,164 square miles. 

The office of sheriff was first authorized by the Territorial Legislature, and went on to become codified as 

Article 18, Section 6 of the Idaho State Constitution. On January 14, 1865, the territorial governor 

appointed Ada County's first Sheriff, J.C. Geer, to serve as sheriff and ex officio tax collector until 

elections could be held. 

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, and when first established, was one hundred miles in length and nearly forty miles in 

After posting a $1,000 bond with the Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff Geer served fcr almost 

three months until the new sheriff-elect could post bond and assume his duties. There were no full time 

deputies and one part time deputy. 

Sheriff Geer and other county offices were located in a rented building known as "Huggin's Mall." All 

county offices were housed in this building with a single large room serving as offices for the district 

court clerk, the probate judge, the sheriff and the court room. The hall also served on Sunday as a place 

of worship for the local reverend when it didn't interfere with judicial or sheriffs business. Since the hall 

lacked proper facilities for the care of prisoners, the county contracted this service for a set fee with 

Charles West, a part time deputy. He protected society fiom the prisoners, but equally as important, 

because this was a time when lynching was common, he protected the prisoner fiom society. 

History shows that Sheriff Geer performed his duty in an exemplary manner, with no written record of 

anyone having anything uncomplimentary to say about him during his short term in office. After leaving 

office, Sheriff Geer resumed his prior livelihood in agriculture. 

AN INFAMOUS SUCCESSOR: 

As Ada County Sheriff J.C. Geer passed quietly into the history books, the first duly elected sheriff of 

Ada County, David C. Updyke, more than made up for his predecessor. 

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Being a new gold camp, Boise City consisted of only a collection of 

ramshackle wooden buildings and canvas tents. The first of i:wo major 

fires would level Boise City this year. The pace was fast and hirious with 

gambling halls and bawdy houses in abundance. Not being close to a 

railroad and still newly settled, life was cheap, and simple barsic staples of 

living were incredibly high priced. 

David Updyke was the wayward son of an eastern patrician family. He 

was born in Cayuga Lake, New York, sometime around 1850. Mer 

coming west, he was a stage driver in California between 1861 and 1862. 

Moving inland, he was a miner in Boise County for two years before 

coming to Boise City with his entire fortune of $1,500. Mer his arrival, 

he purchased a livery stable in the middle of town. Before long, his 

possessions expanded to include a saloon and partial ownership in a ferry 

and a ranch south of town. 

At the quarterly inspection in April, 1865, the Ada County Commissioners found that Charles West's jail 

lacked proper security to hold prisoners. Confined at this time were two men charged with first degree 

murder, and one awaiting trial for grand larceny. For security reasons, the county decided to keep its 

prisoners in the military guard house at Fort Boise at a rate of $3.50 per prisoner per day. Huggin's Hall 

was abandoned and the county court house moved into new quarters on Main Street over the City 

Bakery. 

THE OLD WEST: 

It was during this turbulent time that the blackest period in the history of the Ada County Slheriffs Office 

occurred. The infamous Plummer Gang, which had controlled northern Idaho, started to break up and 

drift into the Boise basin. They continued their gang activities in the Boise and Payette Valleys, 

establishing themselves as ranch owners and businessmen, then entered local politics. In a time when 

everyone went armed to meetings of the legislature and fist fights occurred during the sessions, it was 

easy for them to get control of the legislature. Like Plummer had done in Kootenai County in northern 

Idaho, the gang got their man, David C. Updyke, elected sheriff 

Some records purport that Sheriff Updyke supplied arms and ammunitiori 

to his gang and shared in their loot. His gang specialized in stage hold-ups 

and horse stealing. They would launder the money, gold and bogus gold 

dust through their business and hide stolen horses either in Updyke's livery 

stable or his ranch. 

During his tenure, murder, burglary and robbery were common and fear 

became a way of life. As a response to the continuing depredations of this 

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gang of outlaws, a local vigdante group formed and began making life uncomfortable for gimg members. 

Mer discovering the names of the vigdante leaders, Sheriff Updyke determined to get even with them 

and managed to get warrants sworn out for the leaders. He gathered 15 to 20 of his henchmen together, 

swore them in as deputies and arranged for a similar number to join him en route. He and his posse left 

for Horseshoe Bend to serve the warrants. His plan was to kill the vigilantes under the auspices of 

arresting them, and to later claim they had resisted arrest. However, someone noticed this large group 

consisting of the worst men in the territory leaving town together with the new sheriff, and guessing what 

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was happening, sent word to the vigilantes. 

Upon arriving at their destination, the rest of the desperadoes having failed to join them on the way, they 

found themselves faced with a party of armed men who outnumbered them more than two to one. The 

vigilantes agreed to go to Boise City and answer the warrants, only on the condition that they go armed. 

When they arrived in Boise City, the charges were mysteriously dropped. 

THE SHERIFF RESIGNS: 

This latest fiasco, combined with suspicions linking Sheriff Updyke with a gang responsible fbr one 

murder in 1864 and the recent murders of five more stagecoach passengers during the past summer, 

caused the Ada County Commissioners to look for a new way of dealing with the Sheriff. They got what 

they needed when, amid growing rumors of Updyke’s misuses of taxes collected, he failed to turn over 

the taxes he had been collecting on the due date. In September of 1865, they ordered the prosecuting 

attorney to start proceedings against Sheriff Updyke for misuses of county fbnds, embezzlement, and one 

count of willful negligence of duty in not arresting a suspected member of his gang, Jes Jenkins, for 

murder. At this request the prosecutor resigned and another had to be appointed. The judge slpecifically 

appointed the Sheriff-Elect John Duvall to arrest the current Sheriff Updyke. The day before lis court 

date, October 5, 1865, Sheriff Updyke resigned his office after having rendered to the County 

Commissioners the tax moneys in dispute. The prosecutor entered a plea of nolle prosequi and the matter 

was dropped. With three months left before the new sheriff assumed office, Undersheriff West was 

appointed as Sheriff for the interim. 

In February of the following year there was an Indian uprising and a local 

company of volunteers was formed to fight them. As often happens, the mood of 

the locals shifted from one of outrage to one of sympathy for the ex-sheriff and 

he was elected captain and put in charge of the group. Following Updyke, a lot 

of his outlaw gang also joined the volunteers. 

True to form the gang used this as a cover to continue their illegal activities. On 

Monday, April 2, 1866, the man who had supplied the volunteers with their horses, not having been paid, 

was suing for his money. One of the volunteers, Reuben Raymond, testified against the gang. That night 

another gang member, John Clark, shot Raymond to death in the street. The outrage was such that in 

order to protect Clark from immediate mob action he was arrested and held in the post guard house until 

he could be formally charged with murder. At the time of Clark’s arrest, ex-sheriff Updyke started to 

make threats. He threatened the grand jury and everyone in town he suspected of being connelcted with 

the arrest of Clark. He was so vehement and persuasive with his threats that every citizen in town armed 

themselves, and at night armed groups of men stood at every comer. However, this state of affairs didn’t 

last long. Clark was found Saturday morning hanging on a temporary gibbet erected on the site of the 

present day Capitol Building. He had been taken from the guard house by a band of 15-25 arrried men the 

night before. Pinned to one of the uprights was a note from the vigtlantes enumerating the reasons for his 

hanging. 

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A FINAL ENDING: 

Upon hearing of this, Updyke began to make even wilder threats against anyone he felt might 

have had a hand in the execution and threatened to bum the town down. It wasn't long before 

Updyke started to become fearful of what Clark had told the vigilantes before dying. This, 

combined with the reaction of towns people to his threats, convinced Updyke it was time to 

vacate the area. Within the week, loudly proclaiming his intention to return one more time to 

seek vengeance, Updyke, dong with a confederate named Dixon, fled toward Rocky Bar, 

closely pursued by a heavily armed group of vigilantes. 

Two days later, on Saturday, April 14, 1866, ex-sheriff Updyke and his companion Jake Dixon 

were found hanging in a shed between two houses at Syrup Creek. Pinned to Updyk:e's body 

was another note from the vigdantes. The following Monday a card was found posted in town 

and written by the same hand that had penned the others. It said: 

.r\cccsso~ uftcr tlic fact LO thc Port Ncf stagc robbcn 

~\cccsso~ and accotiiplicc to tlic robbcn of the stagc iiur Boisc CII! iii 1 So4 

('Iiicf conspirator in burning propcrt! oii the (hcri,~nd Siugc Iinc 

~lcccsson :ind accoiiipltce to the niiirdcr of fki! moiid 

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Career Opportunities 

Index: 

Ada Countv - A great place to live1 

Serving the Comniunity 

Salaries 

B eneti t s 

Oualificat ions Current Vacancies 

Hiring Standards ._ Sherif’f’s Evplorers 

Hiring Process - 

Ada County - A great place to live! 

Ada County offers something for everyone. Located in a fertile agricultural valley of southwestem Idaho, 

it is framed by majestic mountains. The principal city is Boise, the state capital, with a population of 

approximately 150,000 people. The County offers a mild climate and changing scenery from desert 

foothills and beautifbl valleys to the magnificent timber covered mountains. Lake or stream fishing and 

big game hunting are available for the sportsman. Water sports enthusiasts find many opportunities for 

swimming, water skiing and boating. Camping, hiking, picnicking, golf, and, during the winter, skiing at 

beautifid Bogus Basin, plus other sports add to family and individual fun in Ada County. 

Ada County schools have modern facilities and boast above average ratings scholastically. Boise State 

University, located in Ada County, offers 2-year and 4-year degrees in Criminal Justice, as sell as in many 

other areas of study, and both day and evening classes are available. 

Active church members of all denominations, recreation and country club groups, as well as little theater, 

art and other cultural organizations add to the County’s varied and well-rounded activities. 

Community Service ... 

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office offers one of the most challenging, exciting career opportunities 

available in Idaho. To wear the badge of a Sheriffs Deputy can be the fblfillment of a dream t’o serve the 

community, make a difference. It’s more than a rewarding career, it’s a commitment to public service, 

professionalism, and preserving a peacefbl community. By helping make Ada County a great place to live, 

you will earn the respect of the citizens you serve, 

The Department ... 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office has nearly 400 full time employees. It is the largest local law 

enforcement agency in the state of Idaho. It operates through three Divisions comprised of commissioned 

and non-commissioned officers. The Field Services Division includes Patrol and Detectives Section; the 

Security Services Division includes the Jail, WarrantdExtraditions, and Prisoner Transport; the 

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Administrative Services Division includes Records, Civil, EvidencdProperty, Driver's License, and 

Dispatch, and Staff Support Sections. 

Qualifications... 

You will find the profession of law enforcement has a very stringent employment process to insure only 

the best will be called to serve in this high level of trust and responsibility. You must possess integrity, 

strong communication skills, a finn reassuring manner, and sound judgment under pressure. Additionally, 

you must meet the following minimum requirements below and the Sheriffs Hiring Standards 

Commissioned Deputy positions; 

be a US citizen, 21 years of age, possess a valid Idaho drivers license and: 

Patrol Officer: 

64 semester credits or an Associates Degree fiom an accredited 

college/university or two years prior full-time experience in law 

enforcement with a recognized public safety agency as a commissioned or 

licensed law enforcement officer. 

Jail Detention Officer: 

High School degree or equivalency. 

Non-Commissioned Deputy positions: 

have a high school degree or equivalency and meet these age requirements: 

Dispatcher: 19 years of age 

Police Records Clerk: 18 years of age 

Jail Technician: 21 years of age 

Drivers License Clerk: 18 years of age 

ADA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE 

HIRING STANDARDS 

1. NO conviction or commission of a felony as an adult except for ## 2 and 3 

as defined below, and a case-by-case review of juvenile felony 

convictions. 

use of prescription drugs, glue/gasolhe/pa.int huffing, etc. 

2. NO "soft" illegal drug use in the past three years, i.e.: marijuana, illegal 

3. NO "hard" illegal drug use in the past five years, i.e.: methamphetamine, 

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LSD, cocaine, heroin, etc. 

Note: Numbers 2 and 3 deal only with use andlor possession. Sale, 

transportation, manufacture and/or association with anyone who is involved in 

any of the listed activities will be cause for disqualification. An exception to this 

policy may be granted for a single, experimental, one-time use of marijuana or 

huffing only within the time periods described. Polygraph confirmation is 

required before an exception may be considered. 

4. General misdemeanor convictions reviewed on a case-by-case basis; 

however, NO convictions for domestic battery, child abuse, stalking or 

"peeping Tom" type of convictions. Any criminal probation must already 

have been served. 

5. NO D.U.I. convictions in the past three years. This policy will also include 

withheld judgments as convictions. 

6. NO drivers license suspensions in the past three years for violations 

relating to D.U.I., chemical test refusal or points assessed due to moving 

traffic violations, if driving is an essential hnction of the job. 

7. NO dishonorable discharges from any U.S. military force. 

8. Tobacco smoking: The policy of the Sheriffs Office is to hire 

non-smokers only. Applicants must be non-smokers for at least eleven 

(1 1) months prior to applying. The use of smokeless tobacco is excluded 

from this policy. 

Note: An exception to this policy may be granted for a single, experimental, 

one-time use only. Polygraph confirmation is required before an exception may 

be considered. 

10. Bankruptcy: It shall be the policy of the Sheriffs Office to not hire 

applicants who are either presently undergoing action in bankruptcy court 

in any state on either a personal or business level, or applicants planning 

to file a bankruptcy in any state on either a personal or business level. 

After filing a bankruptcy, a period of at least one year must pass before an 

applicant can apply for a position with the Sheriffs Office and they must 

have demonstrated financial responsibility since that time. 

Hiring Process ... 

Each applicant must successfblly complete the following: 

1. Preltrmnary interview. 

2. Written pre-employment examination. 

3. Physical agility test (commissioned officers only) 

4. Applicant Interview Board 

5. Polygraph examination. 

6. Background and Criminal Records Investigation. 

7. Psychological evaluation (commissioned officers only 

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8. Medical evaluation. 

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Salaries ... 

The Ada County Sheriffs Department offers a progressive pay plan with an opportunity for ;innual merit 

increases as approved by the County: 

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Ada County Sheriffs Officer Progressive Plan, FY 97-98 

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Patrol Officer 

Jail Detention Officer 

Dispatcher 

Jail Technician 

Records Techcian 

Drivers License Clerk 

(salary listed is gross. paid on a onga month basis) _____ . -. 

Trainee Level 1 

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$1,950 

$1,950 

$1,362 

$1,260 

$1,215 

$1.093 

$2,000 

$2,000 

$1,700 

$1,400 

$1,350 

$1,250 

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Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 

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$2,300 

$2,300 

$1,900 

$1,550 

$1,500 

$1,350 

$2,600 $3#, 16 1 

$2,600 $3 , 16 1 

$2,100 $2,554 

$1,700 $2,115 

$1,650 $2,048 

$1,500 $1.750 

Additional pay is provided for Patrol Ot'frcers and Detention 

Officers for completion of POST Academy and for college credits. 

Longevity pay is added at 1 OLh, 15"'. and 20"' service years marks. 

Benefits ... 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office offers attractive benefits for its officers, including: 

Low premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans. 

A uniform cleaning and maintenance allowance for 

commissioned officers and a maintenance allowance for 

non-commissioned officers required to wear uniforms. 

Retirement benefits under the State of Idaho. 

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Accrued annual vacation time at 8 hours per month 

Ten paid vacation days per year. 

time accrual at 8 hours per month. 

Current Vacancies ... 

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Careers in Law Enforcement 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office offers one of the most challenging, exciting career 

opportunities in Idaho. To wear the badge of a Sheriffs Deputy can be the hlfillment of a 

dream to serve the community and make a difference. We currently are accepting 

applications for the following positions: 

Patrol Of'ficer 

The Ada County ShedFis accepting applications from lateral candidates who htave a 

current Peace Officer certification and are willing to serve in a Community Policing 

environment. Must have successhlly completed POST and FTO training programs. Salary 

range: $2,300 to $3,429 per month, depending on experience. 

Police Records Technician 

You will be providing critical support hnctions for all City and County law enhrcernent 

agencies using computer, microfiche, and other electronic systems. Research and complete 

information requests; create official police records; other techmcal records senrices. Must 

be thorough, accurate, and able to work any shift assigned. Min age 18 and a €is grad. 

Initial 4-month trainee salary of $12 15 per month, then $ 1350 per month, progressing to 

$2 109 over four years. 

Administrative Clerk 

Put your administrative skills to task in our 91 1 Dispatch Communications Center. 

Detailed, time sensitive work with data entrylextractionlanalysis, creating special reports, 

mail-outs, and follow-up phone calls. Sharp oral, listening, and written skills, multi-task 

oriented, and able to work in a high-stress environment. Min age 19 and HS grad. Work 

hours are 8-5, Mon-Fri. Initial 4-month trainee salary of $12 15 per month, then $13 50 per 

month, progressing to $2109 over four years. 

Jail Technician 

Support our detention responsibilities in a variety of admin functions in Inmate Records, 

Booking, and Security Controls. You will need sharp interpersonal, data-entry, and 

administrative skills as well as the ability to work a day or night shift as assigned. Min age 

2 1 and HS grad. Initial 2-month trainee salary of $1260 per month, then $1400 per month 

progressing to $2178 over four years. 

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To be considered for any of these positions, you must have been a non-smoker for the past 

11 months. Applications are available at the Sheriffs Records Section, 7200 13arrister 

Drive, Boise. All applications must be received by 4 June. 

PROGRAMMEWANALY ST 

Ada County Sheriff's Office 

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I) County Sherigs office Career Opportunities 

We are seeking a computer professional to develop and maintain complex 

computer programs and perform basic systems analysis for the Ada County 

public safety computer network. The work will entail analysis, design, 

programming, testing, and debugginghroubleshooting applications in a large 

scale client server environment using ORACLE development tools and other 3rd 

and 4th generation languages. Programming experience with Microsoft Access 

is a plus. Min. 21 years old; must have 2 years experience working as a 

Programmer/Analyst; BSBBA in Computer Information Systems or Computer 

Science or equivalent technical training andor experience; must pass polygraph 

test and background check. Application and a schedule of test dates are 

available at 7200 Barrister Drive, Boise. Starting salary is approximately $2,84 1 

DOE per month. Closing date is May 12, 1998. 

Ada County Sheriff's Explorer Requirements 

Be between the ages of 16 and 2 1 years old 

Be in school or have High School Diploma 

Have no serious criminal record--may be asked to take polygraph 

Maintain a "C" average while attending school 

Have parental permission if under 18 years of age 

Be able to attend Explorer meetings twice a month 

Be able to provide an additional ten hours per month volunteer service to the Sheriffs Office 

In addition to the above requirements, Explorer candidates should have an interest in Law Enforcement 

as a career. 

Explorer candidates are required to attend three Explorer meetings or activities before being considered 

for membership. Explorers must attend and complete a basic core curriculum before they are allowed to 

participate in ride-alongs. 

Explorer candidates will be assigned an Explorer sponsor and provided information on the Explorer 

Program and its members. 

For more information contact Lieutenant Pat Cowles at (208) 3 77-6702. 

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Patrol Services 

"The police are the public, the public are the police. The police are only members of the public 

who are paid to give full-time attention to duties that are incumbent on every citizen in the 

interest of community welfare and existence." 

Sir Robcrt Pccl. IX19 

The Ada County Sheriffs Patrol Section is responsible to provide police services to the unincorporated 

areas of Ada County and provide police services to Kuna and Eagle cities under contractual agreements. 

The Patrol Section also provides police services to Boise State University, the Army Corps of Engineers 

and the Bureau of Land Management by contract. 

The Patrol Section is responsible for approximately 1164 square miles of terrain and over 1 1 00 miles of 

roadway within the county. The Patrol Section has an authorized strength of 72 personnel which includes 

one lieutenant, eight sergeants, fifty-five commissioned deputies and eight non-commissioned employees. 

The Patrol Section also manages the Reserve Program with a compliment of twenty-eight individuals and 

the Youth Explorer Program with a compliment of 26 young people. 

Community Oriented Policing 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office is committed to giving the citizens of Ada County the best possible 

service and one way we are delivering on this promise is to look at new ideas and new partnerships that 

will address the issues facing our communities. We need an approach that addresses the causes of crime, 

encourages community participation, and makes better use of existing resources. This is what we call 

Community Oriented Policing. 

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Community policing acknowledges that the whole 

community is responsible for public safety -- not just the 

police. Deputies are encouraged to get to know the 

community, listen to their concerns and get them involved 

in problem-solving. We are excited about the opportunity 

to implement this philosophy into our contracts with the 

cities of Eagle and Kuna. We are also working to adopt the 

philosophy of hll service personalized policing throughout 

the unincorporated areas of Ada County. 

As we move forward with Community Orientated Policing 

we realize that in order for this to be successhl, we need 

program lies with good communication from everyone involved. We encourage your support and ideas. 

Sgt. Ron Fmmn - Community PO~KII~~ CkmrdmaW the support of the entire community. The heart of this 2 

Serving Boise State llniversity and the Cities of Eagle Sr Kuna 

For the past several years, the Sheriffs Office has been proud to provide law enforcement senices to 

Boise State University and the cities of Eagle and Kuna. By contracting for services, the Sheriffs Office is 

able to provide the University and the two communities with a high quality of service at a much lower 

cost than operating their own law enforcement. At the same time, the Sheriffs Office is able to build 

closer relationships with the communities and people we serve. 

Specialized Patrol Services 

In order to effectively patrol the diverse terrain of Ada County, the patrol section relies upon traditional 

vehicle patrol, motor cycles, dirt bikes, boats, four wheel drive vehicles, jet skis, and mountain bikes. 

Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) are able to provide advanced crime scene investigation techniques while 

on calls in the field. They receive specialized training in areas such as evidence collection, fingerprinting, 

and photography. They provide a valuable service to the Sheriffs Office and often times eliminate the 

need to call out a detective to perform crime scene work. There is generally one CSI assigned to each 

patrol team. 

Field Training Officers provide rigorous ongoing training to all new deputies entering the Patrol Section. 

They strive to maintain the highest standards of performance to ensure that fbture patrol deputies receive 

the highest level of training possible. The FTO Program is 14 weeks in length and covers a variety of 

subjects such as report writing, officer safety, accident investigation, DUI investigation, geogrciphy, etc. 

Field Training Officers are not compensated monetarily for the time they commit to training new 

deputies. It is their dedication to their department and profession that allows them to carry on with such a 

demanding task. 

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) is a highly trained unit which responds to calls that are out of the 

realm for regular patrol functions, such as barricaded armed subjects, high risk felony warrant services, 

and the apprehension of dangerous hgitives and felons. They utilize special weapons and tactics to 

accomplish their mission. 

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to patrol for reckless operation, conduct water rescues 

and recoveries, and investigate boat accidents. Although 

may be called upon at any time of the year. 

The Ada County Sheriffs Dive Team may be called upon 

to assist the marine patrol with rescues and recoveries. 

The Dive Team consists of three deputies and a supervisor who are trained and equipped to dive in local 

waters. 

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I this unit works primarily during the summer months, they 

Reserve Deputy Program 

Reserve deputies have provided a necessary and valuable service to the Sheriffs Office. The deputies 

donate their time to train and assist the department by working on a regular basis both in the jail and 

patrol. Reserve deputies are required to successhlly complete a Reserve Academy which in essence is a 

condensed version of the regular Peace Officer POST Academy. 

The Sheriffs Office also has an Aerial Reserve Program. These pilots volunteer their time to the Sheriffs 

Office for search and rescue missions, aerial reconnaissance, and administrative transports. 

Youth Explorer Program 

The philosophy behind the Explorer Program is to get young people, between the ages of 16 and 21, 

involved with law enforcement activities and fbnctions. The Explorers must complete training, based 

upon the age and knowledge of each individual, prior to engaging in any duties. After their respective 

training, they are allowed to wear an Explorer uniform. The Explorers follow a rank structure similar to 

that of the Sheriffs Office. 

Also rend about OW Traffic Enforcement Pi~ogranz. 

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Traffic En forcement Program 

The Sheriffs Office operates a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) team. 

The mission of the STEP team is to reduce the human tragedy and property loss caused 

by motor vehicle collisions by gaining voluntary compliance of motor vehicle laws 

through a balance of education and enforcement. The team consists of one sergeant and 

seven deputies. Out of these, four deputies use motorcycles and one is the Commercial 

Vehicle Enforcement Officer. 

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The Ada County Sheriffs Office is beginning a program we call our traffic offense of 

the month. The goal of this program is to lower the property and casualty loss caused by traffic accident 

by gaining better compliance to traffic laws. It will combine education and enforcement to make the 

motoring public more aware of the laws governing driving and the reasoning behind those laws. 

The first traffic law that we will address is speed. Idaho's speed law is divided into two parts. 'The first 

uart urohibits sueed in excess of that which is reasonable and urudent. This is known as the "b,asic rule". 

The second part prohibits speed in excess of that which has been 

established by authorities, whether posted or not. It lists maximums 

for specific areas and types of roadways. Speeding is an infraction 

and carries a total fine of $53 except in the case where the speed is 

20 mph or more over the limit or speeding in a construction zone. 

Excessive speed carries a total penalty of $108 and a construction 

zone penalty is $82.50. 

Although speed is not the major cause of the majority of motor 

vehicle accidents, it increases the amount of energy relesised by a 

collision. This increases the amount of damage to both property 

and persons. An increase of speed from 45 mph to 65 mph quadruples the likelihood of a death occurring 

if that vehicle is involved in an accident. 

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The Ada County Sheriffs Office uses a 

number of techniques and tools to enforce 

speed regulations that are recognized by 

local courts. The most basic technique 

employed is pacing. This is when the 

officer follows another vehicle at a 

consistent distance in order to calculate the 

vehicles speed Another technique is the 

use of a stop watch to measure speed by 

timing a vehicle through a known distance 

And of course, we use tools such as radar 

and laser speed measuring devices To 

operate either of these in Idaho for 

enforcement purposes, an officer must have 

completed a 24 hour training and certification course. 

In addition to traffic law enforcement, STEP officers investigate accidents, address citizen's traffic 

complaints, and identify problem areas where proactive measures can directly effect the rate of collisions. 

SEAT BELTS ARE A PRIORITY 

Every hour someone dies in America simply because they didn't buckle up. Failure to buckle up 

contributes to more fatalities than any other single traffic safety-related behavior. Despite terrible traffic 

problems such as aggresive drining, increaseing seat belt use is still the single most effective thing we can 

do to save lives and reduce injuries on America's roadways. 

PROTECTING KID--- 

Adults who don't buckle up are sending children a deadly message that it is all right not to wear a seat 

belt. Children model adult behavior. Research shows that if a driver is unbuckled, 70 percent of the time 

children riding in that vehicle won't be buckled either. 

Data suggests that education alson is not doing the job with young people, expecially males ages 16 to 

25. This is the age group least likely to buckle up. Kids simply do not believe they will be injured or 

killed. Yet they are the nation's highest-risk drivers. Neither education nor fear of injury or death is 

strong enough to motivate this tough to reach group. Instead, it takes stronger seat belt laws and high 

visibilty enforcement campaigns to get them to buckle up. 

SAVING LIVES 

Seat belts are the most effective safety devices in vehicles today, estimated to save 9,500 lives each year. 

Yet only 68 percent of the motor vehicle occupants are buckled up. In 1996, more than 60 percent of the 

occupants killed in fatal crashed were unrestrained. 

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If 90 percent of Americans buckle up, we will prevent more than 5,500 deaths and 132,OO injuries 

annually. 

SAMNG DOLLARS 

The cost of unbuckled drivers and passengers goes beyond those killed and the loss to their families. We 

all pay for those who don't buckle up in higher taxes, higher health car and higher insurance costs. 

On average, inpatient hospital care costs for an unbleted crash victim are 50 percent higher than those for 

a belted crash victim. Society bears 85 percent of those costs, not the individual invovled. Every 

American pays about $580 a year toward the cost of crashes. If everyon buckled up, this figure would 

drop significantly. 

By reaching the goal of 90 percent seat belt use, and 25 percent reduction in child fatalities by the year 

2005, we will save $8.8 billion annually. 

COST TO EMPLOYERS 

Does your business have a buckle up Policy? 

In 1994, on and off the job traffic crashes cost American businesses an estimated $55 billion. 

As community leaders and employers, you have the ability to educate many people. Your 

influence with others in the business community and with political leaders can help push for 

and shape stronger legislation and lend support for high visibilty enforcement efforts. 

DID YOl' KNOW?'! 

On the job crashes cost employers almost $22,000 per crash and $1 10,000 per injury. 

In one year, off the job crash injuries cost employers over $14 billion. 

In one year, employer health care (medical) spending on crash injuries was nearly $9 billion. 

Another $9 billion was spent on sick leave and life and disablity insurance for crash victims. 

In patients hospital costs for unbelted crash victims are 50% higher than those for belted crash 

victims. 

NHTSA, Total cost to Employers by State and Industry, December 1996. 

All of this information can be find on NIT, 's WEB SIE, nitsa.dot.aov 

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Gang Unit 

The Gang Unit exists as a resource to parents, school faculty and staff, and anyone else in Ada County 

who needs information or assistance with intervening in potential gang activity. 

Operating under a Edward Byrne Memorial grant, the Gang Unit became operational in May 1997. The 

Unit documents and investigates gang activity and provides community education and intervention. 

During the last half of the year, the Unit arrested eleven individuals, and made 59 "Knock and Talk" 

contacts. 

The Unit hosts a monthly Gang Forum where parents and adults can learn more about the effects of gang 

related activity on our community. A preventionlintervention program entitled "Don't be a Loser" is 

given to sixth-grade students in an effort to educate youth about the negative influences that accompany 

gang life style. In 1997, the Unit made 66 presentations. 

In addition, the Unit provides Department training. 

During the Western Idaho Fair, the Gang Unit broke up 15 disturbances, two of which were major fights 

involving Asian gang members. The Sheriffs Office received nothing but positive feedback regarding the 

Unit's efforts to make the Fair a safer place to take families. 

A major contribution of the Gang Unit in 1997 has been the publication of the "Youth Yellow Pages," an 

informative booklet intended to educate and provide teens with resources for a variety of subjects relating 

to physical, emotional, legal, spiritual, social, and educational needs. 

Through education and intervention, the Unit's goal is to sigxuficantly reduce the impact of gang-related 

activity upon the citizens of Ada County. 

The Ada County Sheriffs OfEiCe Gang Unit is committed to a three pronged approach to addressing 

street level gangs: 

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Prevent ion 

Intervention 

Suppression 

The prevention component is accomplished in part through regular public presentations on the topic of 

gangs in our community. Citizens are encouraged to attend these forums on the third week of each month 

at the Public Safety Building, 7200 Banister Dr. Boise. Presentations begin promptly at 6:OO PM. Those 

interested in attendq should meet in the lobby and will be escorted to the auditorium at 5: 50 PM. 

Presentations last one hour with a half hour of question and answer time to follow. 

Another prevention approach is the availability of gang detectives to give presentations throughout the 

comunity. These detectives are available to speak to church youth groups, boy/girl scouts, 

neighborhood watch groups etc.. Complementing this approach, School Resource Officers are also 

available to share similar idormation at the schools they are assigned. Remember, prevention addresses 

those kids who have not yet demonstrated an attraction to gang life. The goal is to encourage them to 

make healthy life style choices through removing the seductive lure of gang life and exposing the ugly 

truth. 

Intervention involves reviewing all reports submitted by patrol officers and acting on anything suggesting 

possible gang involvement by the parties involved in a particular incident. Based on findings in these 

reports, The Gang Unit makes unannounced home visits in an effort to fbrther evaluate its concerns, and 

when appropriate offers strategies to address related issues in the home. 

Suppression is accomplished by targeting the most active and committed gang members and arresting 

them as often as possible. Repeated, proactive enforcement on this element serves to limit their 

opportunity time to commit crimes and intimidate the general public. 

A regular tool in assisting patrol officers in suppression is collecting information and disseminating it in 

the form of bulletins. 

The Gang Unit hlly acknowledges that it alone is not the answer to the growing gang problem. It is but 

one of three primary arenas: Law Enforcement, Public Schools and ** The Family. 

Your questions, ideas and concerns are welcome. 

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THE MOST POPULAR APPAREL WORN BY ADA C'OUNTY GANG CULTURE 

1. DICKIES brand pants and shirts (Oversized ) - Most common colors are: blue, beige, 

2. BEN DAWS Brand pants and shirts (Oversized ) *Trademark is a muscular gorilla. 

gray, and black. 

Most common style is the blue and white vertical pinstripe shirt or the solid black shirt 

and pants. 

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TOMMY HILFIGER shirts,Jeans and jackets 

(Oversized). 

BOSS brand pants and shirts (oversized). 

Long swinging canvas belts. The most common 

colors are: blue, red, green, black, brown and 

white. 

Letters stamped out of the center of the belt 

buckle. Multiple belt buckles on the same belt, 

each with a letter stamped out - i.e. S.S. for 

SOUTH SIDE or E.S.L. for EAST SIDE 

LOCOS. Look for writing on the belt itself of the 

same nature or perhaps a moniker i.e. EL 

CASPER. 

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7. Base Ball Caps with Old English embroidery 

and/or writing under the bill. Some hats are altered, for example the "C" on a 

Cincinnati Reds ball cap might have an "X' sewn into it, indicating that the subject 

wearing it is a Crip Killer. George Town ball caps are popular because of the large, 

blue "G" which stands for Gang as in the slang expression "Nut'n but a G-thang." 

8. NIKE CORTEZ tennis shoes- Most common are the black shoe, with a white stripe. 

Gangsters often lace their shoes flat across rather than cross stitched. Look for writing 

on shoes like, "SUR MII"or "ABK"( anybody killer). 

9. Body Markings i.e. tattoos and/or ink mark initiation tattoos. Such markings are most 

commonly found on the web of either hand and include for example, "187" ( the 

California Penal Code section for murder), three dots arranged in a triangular patternthis stands for "MI VIDA LOCA" (my crazy life), "SUR XIII" or "NORTE XIV" 

(indicating an afEliation with one of two rival gangs), a cross with asterisks 

surrounding it, a dot across each of the fingers, "21 1" ( the California Penal Code 

section for robbery). 

10. T-shirts with "Homies" written on it and characters dressed in gang attire. **Be 

carefid not to confuse those prints with popular Aztec sun dials, the Patron Saint of 

Mexico or the Virgin Mary. These are legitimate cultural symbols and not gang attire. 

Although it is true that within Hispanic gangs, there is a strong sense of nationalism 

and anti-American sentiment, the burden is on us to distinguish the difference between 

the criminal culture of gangs and someone's First Amendment Right of expression. 

1 1. Do Rags- These are your traditional cowboy handkerchiefs. The most popular colors 

correspond with the belts mentioned above. 

12. Old English writing on book bags, folders or other property. 

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An Overview of Gangs: 

Ada County is affected by two kinds of gangs -- Street Level and Franchise. 

Street Level gangs are essentially Boise's first, homegrown generation. 

Membership consists of males and females on average between the ages of 12 

and 27. Approximately 40% of membership is represented by juveniles. 

Although nationally, the largest and fastest growing gangs are among the 

Hispanic population, Boise's gangs are made up mostly of white males- with 

some Hispanic, black and Asian representation. These racially mixed gangs are 

referred to as hybrid gangs. The most popular styles of gangs in Boise are 

fashioned after the black and Hispanic models fiom California. The fact that 

most of the gang members in Boise are white, contributes to the lingering voices 

of denial. Many people use the term "wannabees" when referring to these "white 

kids". This categorization dismisses the urgency of the problem, retards our 

response as a community and cheats us out of a fleeting opportunity to confiont 

the gang culture effectively. Crime is a product of behavior, not race. White 

gang members have proven to be no less dangerous and violent than black, 

Asian, or Hispanic gang members. The tragic murders of Travis McIntyre, 

Jefiey Towers and Police otficer Wade Feldner should be sufficient evidence of 

this. 

There are three levels of involvement in the gang culture: 

1. Emulation (Fantasy stage)- Noted indicators may include gang dress, 

posturing, related doodling on school notebooks, listening to gangster 

rap, slang expressions and experimentation with concealed weapons. 

2. Association- Spending time with one or more actual gang members. This 

is oRen when neutral gang tattoos are placed on the body. 

3. Membership- This generally requires passing through an established ritual 

through which the prospective member earns the right to fly the colors of 

the gang and openly claim membership. 

The likelihood for someone to graduate fiom one level to the next is why I 

prefer the term "GonnaBe". This term is an acknowledgment of the at-risk 

condition of the individual. The timeline for graduating fiom one level to the 

next can be rapid or slow. If school is the only opportunity for an associate to 

interact with a gang, it may take much longer than if the associate and the gang 

member live in the same neighborhood. 

If you would like more information about gangs, please contact Detective 

Rod Marshall (208) 377-6644 or Douglas Traubel(208) 377-6697 at the 

Ada County Sheriff's Office-Gang Unit. 

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Detectives 

Juvenile Crime Unit 

Criminal cases are generated in two fashions with regards to 

understanding the crime statistics for the Juvenile Crime Unit. 

Generally speaking, the patrol section responds to calls for 

service and generates a crime report which is subsequently 

forwarded to the Unit for follow-up by a Detective. Another 

means is for the Detective to initiate a report when a criminal 

matter is brought to their attention. These reports are referred 

to as DR reports because they contain a Department Report 

number. 

In contrast to DR cases, Non-DR cases are those incidents which could have resulted in a DR assignment 

but were handled "informally" by the Detective. Sometimes, it is not in the best interest of the juveniles or 

the criminal justice system to route certain cases to the Juvenile Courts. Often times, much more can 

actually be accomplished by interacting with the juvenile offender, parents, teachers, and police to resolve 

a certain problem. Another benefit is that it does not contribute to an already overburdened Juvenile 

Court with additional cases. 

DR Cases Received NOO-DR Cas 

Received 

1.217 662 

Total 

1.879 

, 1997 1,242 46 1 1,703 I 

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The total number of DR cases received in 1997 represents a slight increase of 2% which can be 

interpreted as being statistically insignificant. However, the number of Non-DR cases represents a 

statistidy sigdicant decrease of 30.4% &om the previous year. Finally, the total number of combined 

cases represents a 9.4% decrease fiom the previous year. 

The Juvenile Crime Unit also received a total of 197 Child Protection referrals fiom Health and Welfare 

compared to 187 in 1996. Ofthe 197 referrals received, 87 were assigned to a Detective for follow-up 

investigation in conjunction with Child Protection case workers. The total number of referrals remained 

about the same (5% increase). 

Some other notable statistical information is provided in the Table below: 

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1996 1997 

ArreStsMade 683 657 

Arrest Warrants Obtained 13 19 

Citations Issued 59 142 

' WamedandReleased , 106 139 

' pro~erty~ecwered $3,500 $27.565 

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The number of arrests made is a reduction of 3 3% from the previous year. 

The number of arrest warrants obtained by the Unit represents a 3 1.5% increase. 

The numbers of citations issued represents an increase of 58.4%. 

The dollar amount of property recovered is a significant increase of 87.3 %. 

One Detective in the Unit has dual responsibilities; to investigate criminal cases as well as conduct 

polygraphs for the Department. During 1997, that Detective conducted a total of 98 polygraphs of which 

73 were pre-employment and 25 were criminal investigations. 

The Crime Prevention Office was also assigned to the 

Juvenile Unit. Their function is to provide valuable 

assistance to the community through such programs 

as Neighborhood Watch, Block Home, Crime 

Stoppers, Operation Identification, Shop With A Cop, 

and a host of other agency requests. The Crime 

Prevention Officer makes countless presentations 

throughout the year to different business groups, 

PTA's, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, different church 

groups, different schools, Neighborhood Watch 

groups, etc. This Office provides an invaluable service 

to community which is both very much in demand and 

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DETECllVE PATRICK CALLEY WITH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS 

There are currently three Elementary School Resource Officers (ESRO) Detectives within the Unit. They 

are assigned to various elementary schools throughout the county. All three ESRO positions were made 

available through two separate grants. The first two were provided through the COPS grant and the other 

through the Idaho Criminal Justice Council to fund the Youth Gang and Drug Reduction Initiative. This 

latter grant not only provided for the ESRO position but also one Gang Unit Detective, one Narcotic 

Detective who specializes in juvenile narcotic violations, one part-time Victim-Witness Coordinator 

whose focus is on juvenile victims of crimes, and one part-time clerk for the Gang Unit. The emphasis 

here is to combat and deter juvenile crime through a cooperative effort utilizing the Merent positions 

provided by the grant. 

The ESRO position is unique and special in that it allows the Detectives to interact with students at a 

very critical age in their life, The ESROs are able to make a positive impact upon these children and 

hopefblly deter them tiom ever engaging in criminal activity. The various school principals at these 

elementary school have expressed very positive feedback with regards to the ESROs being at their 

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schools. Early intervention is the key for success when dealing with children and the position of the 

ESROs has made this a reality. Though it would be nice to have an ESRO in every elementary school, 

budget constraints currently makes this impossible. Nevertheless, the ESROs presence and impact has 

already made a difference. Our god for the fbture will to increase the number of ESRO positions within 

the SheriflPs Office. 

Adult Crime Unit 

The Adult Crime Unit’s primary responsibility is to investigate felony crimes reported in Ada County. 

These investigations consist of collecting evidence; interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; and 

organizing the evidence and statements into an usable format for prosecution. After the investigation has 

been completed, the suspect is arrested, ifwarranted, and detectives present the evidence and their 

findings in court. 

The Adult Crime Unit is divided into several areas: (1) crimes against persons, which include felony 

crimes of violence against citizens--two detectives work in this area; (2) crimes against property, which 

include crimes in which property is stolen or destroyed (such as burglary, grand theft, and 

vandalism)--two detectives work in this area; (3) checks and fraud is comprised of one detective who 

investigates bad checks, forgeries, and white collar-type fiaud; (4) commercial crimes is comprised of one 

investigator who specializes in commercial burglaries, commercial thefts, employee thefts, and computer 

crimes. 

The Adult Investigations Unit investigates crimes of violence, sex crimes, checks and frauds, and crimes 

against property. During 1997, the Unit investigated 1,541 cases and made 325 arrests. These figures are 

up 10% and 17% respectively over 1996 stats. Additionally, $607,321 in stolen property was recovered. 

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Victim- Witness Coordinator Unit 

The Victim-Witness Coordinator for the 

Ada County Sheriff's Office provides 

support, information, and referral services 

for victims, witnesses, and survivors of 

major crime includmg homicide, adult 

sexual assault, child sexual abuse, child 

physical abuse, and domestic violence. The 

goal of the Victim-Witness Program is to 

improve the treatment of crime victims by 

providing them with the assistance and 

services necessary to speed their recovery 

from a criminal act and to support and aid 

them as they move through the complex 

criminal justice process. A few of the 

services provided are orientation to the 

criminal justice process, crisis counseling, 

coordination and support fiom investigation through prosecution of a crime, information on case status, 

referral information for social service needs, and assistance with Victim Compensation and restitution 

procedures. 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office Victim-Witness Coordinators, along with Coordinators from the Ada 

County and Boise City Prosecutor's Office and the Boise City Police Department, are involved in a 

number of activities and programs in the community throughout the year. Some of these are: 

ADOPT-&COP SHOPPING SPREE - This event, sponsored by the Park Center K-MART, is held every 

year in early December. Deputies from the Ada County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Boise Police 

Department are paired with young victims, breakfast is served by K-MART employees, Santa Claus 

makes an appearance and gives each child a gifi as well as a gift certificate with which to Christmas shop. 

VICTIM'S RIGHTS WEEK - Held evefy year in April at Boise State University. The Ada County-Boise 

City Victim Witness Unit sponsors a full day of seminars on subjects ranging from Gangs and Violence in 

our Community to Elder Abuse. 

"THREE DAYS IN JUNE" - This three day conference, sponsored by the Council on Domestic Violence 

and area organizations, including the Ada Co.-Boise City Victim Witness Unit, is well attended and has 

featured keynote speakers such as Fred Goldman. 

Various seminars run simultaneously on topics ranging fiom preparing children to testifL in court to 

assisting with a rape kit. 

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COURT SCHOOL - The Ada County-Boise City Victim Witness Coordinators hold court school three to 

four times a year. This is to familiarize victims with the courtroom and court process and ready them for 

testi@ng. 

BEAR CARE PROJECT - Sponsored by the BSU Athletic Department, KBOI and Boise Noon 

Optimists, this is a yearly event to collect new donated bears for Patrol Officers and Victim-Witness 

Coordinators to give to young victims. 

IDAHO VICTIM-WITNESS ASSOCIATION - Ada County-Boise City Victim Witness Unit is part of 

this statewide organization established to assist Coordinators through education and training. 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION - Coordinators are involved in speaking about victim’s rights throughout 

the community. 

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Community Resource Telephone Numbers 

EMERGENCY: 911 

NON-EMERGENCY 

Boise Police DepartmenuAda County Sheriff Department- 377-6790 

National Hotline on Domestic Violence--- 1-800-799-7233 

VICTlM SERVICES: 

Boise Police Victim Witness Program- 373-5400 373-5408/5409 

Boise City Prosecutor Victim-Witness Program- 384-3870 

Ada County Sheriff Department Victim-Witness Program-- 377-6735 

Ada County Prosecutor Victim-Witness Program- 364-2121 

Domestic Violence Cases--- 377-7300 

Juvenile Offender Cases--- 364-3069 

Victims Compensation Program- 334-6080 

EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES: 

Women’s & Children’s Alliance (WCA) 

Battered Women & Children- 343-7025 

Empowerment, Parenting, Problem Solving- 343-7025 

WCA Victim Support (RAP)--- 343-7025 

Crisis Line (Domestic Violence)--- 343-7025 

Hay’s Shelter Home (Adolescents ages 9-17 yrs.) 24 hr. crisis- 322-2308 

Community House (Men, Women, Children- 389-9840 

Valley Crisis Center (Women & Children)--- 465-5011 

Domestic Violence, Rape, Legal Aid- 465-5011 

Boise Rescue Mission (Men Only)--- 343-2389 

Turning Point Shelter- 466-3200 

Salvation Army SAFE Center (Families, Women, Children)-- 343-3571 

Rape Hotline (WCA)- 345-7273 

Suicide Hotline--- 1-800-564-2120 

CRISIS HOTLlNES - 24 HOURS 

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Eealth & Welfare Crisis Line (Child Protection Service) -- 334-0808 

Elmore County Domestic Violence Hotline-- 590-0165 

COUN SELING/TRA IN I NG: 

Battered Women: 

Southwest Center-New Directions, BSU- 385-3126 

Job Service BSU- 385-3126 

Violence Prevention Program (formerly ACAPP) 

Risk Assessment & Safety Planning- 376-3330 

Child Abuse: 

Family Advocate Program- 345-3344 

SANE Solutions- 345-1170 

Warmsprings Counseling Center--- 343-7797 

Counseling for Batters: 

Violence Prevention Program (formerly ACAPP) 

Evaluations, Group Therapy- 376-3330 

Court Referral Service (Anger Management)--- 342-0768 

Valley Crisis Anger Control - Business Oflice 8AM-5PM - 467-4130 

SANE Solutions Nampa oFfice-- 463-2314 

Tom Wilson Anger Counseling Center- 368-9909 

Job Counselinflraining: 

Job Service 

East Boise Office-- 334-6233 

Meridian (No Training)--- 895-6601 

Vocational Rehabilitation on Emerald St.--- 327-741 1 

Vocational Rehabilitation on Americana Terrace--- 334-3650 

.~DVOC.~~\’/SI‘PPORT GROll PS: 

Idaho Council on Domestic Violence (Referrals)--- 334-6512 

Sexual Abuse Resource Center (Child Abuse Referrals)-- 375-7188 

Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence-- 384-0419 

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVICES: 

Turning Point- 466-3200 

Boise-Ada Housing Authority (Section 8 - approx. 2 yr. Wait)-- 345-4907 

Community House-- 389-9840 

CLOTHING/FOOD ASSISTANCE 

Salvation Army- 343-3571 

Community Christian Church- 375-3921 

St. Vincent dePaul- 853-4921 

Operation Love Center- 375-3226 

El-Ada Community Action (Info. & Emergency Referrals)--- 345-2820 

St. Mark’s Crisis Center (No Clothing)-- 327-0345 

Community Ministries Center (Noon4PM Mon. thru Fri.)--- 336-1257 

Idaho Hunger Action Council--- 336-7010 

Christian Action CommittdSacred Heart- 344-8311 

Boise Rescue Mission- 343-2389 

Ecumenical Soup Kitchen-St. Michael’s Church- 342-5601 

University Christian Church (Food Only)-- 343-5461 

Food Stamp Offrce (new address: 1720 Westgate)--- 334-6700 

FAX- 388-1687 

Job Corps- 342-3219 

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Birthright(clothing, maternity clothing, free pregnancy testing+ 342-1898 

TRANSPORTATION: 

El-Ada Community Action (Bus tokens/Gm Vouchers)-- 345-2820 

St. Vincent dePaul (bus tokenslGas vouchers)-- 853-4921 

St. Michael’s Church (Gas Vouchers)--- 342-5601 

Salvation Army (Bus tokedminor car repah‘)-- 343-3571 

Ada County Community Service (May assist w/bus travel)--- 364-2367 

Boise Rescue Mission (Bus tokens)--- 343-2389 

LEGAL SERVICES: 

Idaho Legal Aid (No Criminal)--- 345-0106 

Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program- 334-4510 

Assistance with Protection Orders: 

Women’s & Children’s Alliance-- 343-7025 

Clerk of the 4th District Court (Protection Orders)--- 364-2000 

M E DICA L S E RVICES: 

Low IncomelHomeless: 

Terry Reilly Health Services: Boise Clinic- 344-3512 

Nampa Clinic- 466-7869 

St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center- 381-2222 

St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center- 367-2121 

St. Alphonsus Emergency- 367-3221 

St. Vincent dePaul (help w/prescriptions)--- 853-4921 

FINANCIAL RES0 [TRCES: 

Ada County Community Services (rent, medical, funeral)-- 364-23671 

Morrison Knudsen Foundation (basic necessities, must be sponsored, no emergencies 30-45 days 

to process)- 386-5201 

Sacred Heart Church (Gas %, rent, medical)--- 344-831 1 

COCJNSELING/EVCiL~TIO~S-S I’BST.1 NCE .I BCiSE 

The Aerie-- 939-4141 

Nelson Institute--- 345-6300 

Northview Medical Center- 327-0504 

Mercy Medical Center- 463-5000 

Port of Hope- 463-0118 

Walker Centern- 384-0225 

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Crime Prevention Unit 

6ur~lar-y Crime Prevention Fraud Crime Prevention Seiual Assault Crime Prevention 

The Ada County SherifPs Office provides crime prevention resources to individuals, groups, and 

businesses in Ada County. 

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: Guidelines and information on how to organize a Neighborhood 

Watch are furnished. A deputy facilitates an initial meeting. Requirements are: Neighborhood Watch 

chairperson, co-chairperson, map, and a roster of all residents' addresses and phone numbers. Home 

security brochures and window decals are finished for each home. If the neighborhood decides to 

purchase Neighborhood Watch yard signs, all the above requirements must be completed first and be on 

file in the Crime Prevention office. All chairpersons receive a newsletter edited by the Crime Prevention 

office and are encouraged to copy and deliver it to their neighbors. The chairperson may request crime 

data pertaining to hidher neighborhood area. Chairpersons from Boise City and Ada County are invited 

to an informational meeting twice a year. 

BLOCK HOME: Participants are concerned adults who are home at the times children are going to and 

from school. They are there to provide protection and assistance to children in need. Every school district 

in Ada County participates in the Block Home program. Each elementary school has a Block Home 

coordinator who distributes, collects, and maintains applications for this program. Ada County Sheriffs 

office conducts a criminal background check on all residents living in a home who are twelve years or 

older. Residents must have lived in Ada County the past three years. Recertification of those in the 

program is done every two years. 

OPERATION IDENTIFICATION: This is a burglary prevention program for use in homes and 

businesses. It involves the marking of property with your driver's license number and then displaying a 

window decal which tells would-be burglars that your property has been marked. Electric engraving tools 

are loaned to citizens free of charge. 

RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS SECURITY SURVEYS: The crime prevention officer Will make 

an on site survey of security risks and point out recommendations to improve security procedures and 

hardware. 

CRIME STOPPERS: An investigative phone interview is conducted with the tipster. Ifthe information 

which is given leads to an arrest, the tipster could receive a reward. The Crime Stoppers phone number is 

343-2677 and is answered by either Boise Police or Ada County Shes Office personnel. 

PRESENTATIONS: Talks are given to all ages on such subjects as personal safety, anti-robbery 

employee training, workplace violenm, date rape, latch key children and bicycle safety. 

RESOURCES: McGruff, "The Crime Dog", outfit, consisting of the overcoat and head, is signed out to 

non-profit, criminal justice events. A law enforcement individual must accompany McGruff at the event. 

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Vince and Larry, the "crash dummies", and a bicycle rodeo kit are also available through Crime 

Prevention. 

To participate in any of the Crime Prevention programs, please call 377-6622. 

Crime Prevention Tips 

Burglary: 

Exterior Doors 

Many residential doors feature hollow-core construction and poor locks, which are easily forced or 

kicked open. If you want additional protection, you need solid doors and quality locks. 

Arcadia Doors 

Many burglars enter homes through improperly secured ardia doors. Additional locks and security 

measures will prevent the door from being opened or lifted out of the track. 

Screws installed in the track above the sliding door fiame will prevent the door from being lifted out of 

the track. Drill a pilot hole in the top track above, and slightly in, fiom each comer of the sliding door 

frame section and install a screw into each hole. Adjust the screws so that the head of the screw just 

barely clears the fiame when it is moved back and forth. 

Double Doors 

These doors need solid security as they are easily jimmied or forced open. Flush lever bolts installed at 

the top and bottom of the doors are recommended. Make sure the bolt is long, sturdy and mounted into a 

solid door fiame. 

Doors with Windows 

Doors with glass windows or glass ornamentation require double key deadbolt locks. This prevents the 

burglar fiom breaking the glass and reaching inside to unlock the door. 

The key to a double key deadbolt lock should be left in the lock at all times when someone is home to 

ensure easy exit in the event of a fire or other emergency. 

Garage Doors 

Standard locks on garage doors are easily pried, allowing a burglar access to your home without 

detection. Cane bolts and hasps are excellent protection. Make certain each side of the garage door is 

secured to prevent prying open a crawl space. Any door leading fiom the garage into the house should be 

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securely locked. The more baniers you provide against the burglar, the better protected you are. 

Hinges 

Many homes have doors that open to the outside, exposing the hinge pins. Despite a good strong lock, 

the burglar can remove the pins and lift the door from the frame. 

To prevent this, remove two opposing screws from each leaf of the hinge. Screw a long lag bolt into the 

fiame side of the hinge leaf and saw off the head leaving about 112 inch protruding. Drill out the opposite 

hole to allow the bolt to enter when the door is closed. Do this to the top and bottom hinge plates. 

The hinge pins can be removed by the burglar but the door will remain firmly in place. This technique is 

good for any door, no matter how the hinges have been placed. 

Door Viewers 

To avoid opening your door without knowing who is there, install a door viewer. This device has a wide 

angle lens to let you see someone standing outside your door without opening it. 

Spring Latch 

Some homes come equipped with this lock. It offers very little protection since the bolt can be slipped 

with a credit card or knife. 

This same lock, with a deadbolt latch, provides more protection, but it too can be forced open. 

Deadbolt Locks 

A deadbolt lock can provide good protection. When you turn the key, the lock mechanism slides a strong 

metal bolt fiom the door into the frame. When you buy a deadbolt lock, make sure that the bolt extends 

at least one inch from the edge of the door, the connecting screws that hold the lock together are on the 

inside of the door, the strike plate is attached to the door fiame with screws that measure at least three 

inches in length and that the cylinder has a steel guard around the key section. The cylinder guard should 

be tapered or rotate freely around the key section to prevent wrenching if it is twisted. 

Single Cylinder Deadbolt 

A solid bolt, activated by a key fiom the outside or a knob on the inside, slides into the door be. 

The lock cannot be slipped or easily pried. Deadbolt locks are only as good as the door and frame 

they are installed in. 

Double Cylinder Deadbolt 

This lock is basically the same as the single cylinder deadbolt, except that it requires a key to be 

used fiom either side to hction. 

Rim Lock 

This lock has either horizontal or vertical deadbolts. It cannot be easily slipped, pried or forced 

with a wrench. This lock, like all others, requires a strong mounting dace and hardware to be 

eff'ective. 

Padlocks 

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When selecting padlocks to secure your garage door, storage shed, fence gate or tool box, do not 

economize. Low-priced locks are made fiom low quality materials and easily pried open or cut with bolt 

cutters. Look for these features when purchasing a padlock: 

Double locking shackle at the toe and heel 

Hardened steel shackle, the larger the diameter the better 

Five pin tumbler 

Key retaining feature (prevents removal of the key when unlocked) 

A strong steel hasp used with the padlock 

Sliding Windows 

Sliding glass windows should be given the same security treatment as arcadia doors. Use the same 

supplementary locks or screws in the fiame. Screws installed in the track above the sliding window fiame 

will prevent the window fiom being lifted out of the track. 

Drill a pilot hole in the top track above each comer of the window fiame and install a screw into each 

hole. Adjust the screws so that the head of the screw just bsrely clears the fiame when it is moved back 

and forth. 

Casement - Crank Windows 

These windows are easily secured. The latch should close properly with the window tight. With the latch 

in a closed position, drill a small hole through the latch fiame and handle. Insert a metal pin through the 

hole to lock the window. 

For additional security, a small padlock can be used in place of the pin. Key operated replacement latches 

are also available fiom a locksmith or hardware store. Keep the key handy in case of emergency. 

Double Hung Windows 

An easy, inexpensive way to secure your windows is to use the "pin" trick. Drill an angled hole through 

the top frame of the lower window partially into the fiame of the upper window. Then insert the pin (a 

nail or an eyebolt that is slightly smaller in diameter than the hole). The window can't be opened until you 

remove the pin. Make a second set of holes with windows partially open so you can have ventilation 

without inviting intruders. 

You also may purchase special key locks for windows at a hardware store. 

Sexual Assault: 

The Facts About Sexual Assault 

The Victim: 

Sexual assault can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time! 

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The Suspect: 

The typical stereotype of a sexual assault suspect is a sex-crazed maniac or psychopath. In reality, 

people who sexually assault not always are strangers to their victims. In more than one-third of 

reported cases, the rapist is an acquaintance, neighbor, fiiend or relative. 

The Crime: 

Although sexual conduct is a component of this crime, suspects mainly want to hurt, humiliate and 

degrade another human being. Regardless of the sexual nature of the crime, it is a crime of 

violence! 

How can it happen? 

"When the salesman knocked on the door, I let him in. He was fiiendly at first, then all of a sudden 

he grabbed me." 

"I was downstairs in the laundry room of our apartment building. I had been there alone many 

times before, but this time." 

"I was walking to work in broad daylight. A car stopped next to me. The driver leaned over and 

asked for directions. When I got close to the car, he pulled out a gun and told me to get in." 

These simple examples show that the tragedy of sexual assault can strike anyone, anywhere, at anytime. 

Reduce Your Risk 

What Should You Do To Prevent Sexual Assault? 

Always be aware of your surroundings. 

Stay in well lighted areas as much as possible. 

Walk confidently, directly, at a steady pace. A rapist looks for someone who appears vulnerable. 

Walk on the side of the street facing traffic. 

Walk close to the curb. Avoid doorways, bushes and alleys where rapists can hide. 

If you think you are being followed, walk quickly to areas where there are people and lights. If a 

car appears to be following you, turn and walk in the opposite direction or walk on the other side 

of the street. 

Be careful when people stop you for directions or money. Always reply fiom a distance and never 

get too close to the car. 

If you are in trouble or feel you are in danger, don't be &aid to attract help any way you can. 

Scream, yell or run away to safety. 

Always lock your car. Keep your car locked when you are away from it to keep someone from 

hiding and waiting inside. When you are inside the car, lock the doors for safkty. 

Look inside and around your car before you get in. 

Be aware of other people in parking areas, especially those close to your vehicle. 

If you think you are being followed, drive to a public place or a police station to get help. 

If your car breaks down, open the hood or attach a white cloth to the antenna. If someone stops to 

help, stay inside your locked vehicle and ask them to call the police. 

If you choose to carry any type of weapon for self protection, give carefbl consideration to your 

ability and willingness to use it. Remember there is always the chance that it could be taken away 

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What Should You Do If You're a Victim? 

Seek help immediately! If you are injured, call 9-1 - 1 for medical assistance or go to a hospital emergency 

room. An important thing to remember is that you should not touch anythmg, change your clothes, wash, 

bathe, shower or douche until you have been to the hospital and contacted the police. Doing any of these 

things will destroy valuable evidence that is needed by the police and the prosecutor to identi@, arrest and 

convict your attacker. 

The emotional impact of a sexual assault is great and both medical professionals and law enforcement 

officers know this. It will be diEcult for you to confide in strangers about what has happened to you. 

Every effort is made to have family members, fiends, clergy or anyone you want present to provide 

support during this difficult time. 

The Child Victim 

Each year thousands of children suffer some type of sexual abuse. Who is the typical offender? In more 

than one-third of the sexual abuse cases involving children, the offender is known to the child and its 

family. In other words, the abuser is often a parent, relative or close family fiiend. 

Because children are so trusting and defenseless, they especially are vulnerable to sexual assault. 

Children often make up stories, but they rarely lie about being a victim of sexual assault. If a child tells 

you about being touched or assaulted, take it seriously. Your response helps determine how the child will 

react to the abuse. Stay calm. Explain that you are concerned about what happened, and not angry with 

the child. 

Many children feel guilty as ifthey provoked the assault. Children need to be reassured that they are not 

to blame, and that they are right to tell you about what happened. 

Sometimes a child may be too frightened or confbsed to talk directly about the abuse. Be alert for any 

changes in behavior that might hint that the child has suffered a disturbing experience. 

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Fraud: 

Fraud crime is on the increase due to the ease with which funds can be transferred via paper or 

electronic documents. To protect yourself from becoming a victim, you should do the following: 

Get a copy of your own credit report every six months and check it to make sure there aren't any 

Never give your credit card number to someone who calls you on the telephone. 

Read your monthly statements carefully and report any discrepancies immediately. 

Rip up or shred your old checks and bills before putting them in the trash. 

When you renew your driver's license, don't use your Social Security number as your license 

Guard the Personal Identification Number (PIN) you use on your various credit cards. Don't write 

credit card or checking accounts you didn't open. 

number. There's no sense in making your Social Security number too easily available. 

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them down in your personal planner, and don't leave them on a slip of paper in your purse or 

wallet. 

Learn to ask "Why?" when people request financial information. 

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Narcotics Unit 

If you have any infonnation about drugs in Ada County, please call 381 -6981 

The Ada County Sheriffs Narcotics Unit's sole purpose is to combat illegal drug use and drug dealing. 

We especially target those who trac in larger quantities of illegal drugs and those who make drugs 

available to our youth. We are part of a task force with the Boise City Narcotics unit and work closely 

with all the agencies in our community to best utilize the resources dedicated to narcotics enforcement. 

Our drug problems are similar to those in the rest of the country. The use of methamphetamine (crank) is 

our number one concern. This drug has been available in this area for several years. It is a powerful 

stimulant that is easily and inexpensively produced. It is widely accepted as the drug of choice in the 

Treasure Valley. 

The Ada County Sheriffs Narcotics Unit operates under the philosophy that you can and should demand 

a safe, non-violent, drug free area in which to live, work and raise your family. You do NOT have to 

tolerate drug dealers and drug users in your neighborhood. These criminals exist and thrive by betting 

that you won't become involved in their criminal enterprise. The Ada County Shds Office is dedicated 

to doing our part in ridding your neighborhood of those who would deprive you of a feeling of safety and 

security. Once the street level dealer realizes that members of the neighborhood will no longer tolerate 

their criminal activities, they will move to escape the increased scrutiny. 

We have recently added an officer specializing in juvenile related drug enforcement. This officer's position 

is partly hnded from a federal grant. His mission is to reduce the availability of drugs to juveniles and to 

reduce narcotics use among teenagers. We need your help. If you know or suspect persons who are 

providing drugs to teenagers, please call us at one of the telephone numbers listed below. You may 

remain confidential. 

Illegal narcotics use and dealing is not a simple law enforcement problem. Rather it is our community's 

problem and law enforcement is merely a part of the solution. All citizens share a responsibility to stand 

against illegal drug use. We all must refbse to accept the premise that use of illegal drugs will inevitably 

increase. We at the Ada County Sheriffs Narcotics Unit are willing to do our part both as members of 

law enforcement and members of the community. 

In concert with the Enough is Enough Coalition, we are embarking on a program to promote the concept 

of drug free workplaces. Along with law enforcement agencies nationwide, we have found that our past 

strategies of drug fighting have not been effective and we are looking for new, more eEective strategies. 

A drug fiee workplace is one of several demand reduction efforts which have been effective in other 

communities. Reducing the demand for drugs through educating our young people and by eliithg 

drug use in the workplace holds the promise of real progress - as long 8s there is a demand for illicit 

drugs, dealers will provide drugs at a profit. If you are interested in implementing a drug fiee workplace 

in your business, contact LT Ted Bowers at 377 6717 for assistance. 

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We frequently give presentations to community groups on narcotics related topics. If your group would 

like a presentation or if you wish to report information, call one of the following telephone numbers: 

Supervisor of the Narcotics Unit 3 8 1-6997 

Juvenile Narcotics officer 3 8 1 -6986 

Secretary 381-6981 

Marij uan 

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit 

drug in America today. The term marijuana, as 

commonly used, refers to the leaves and 

flowering tops of the cannabis plant. 

A tobacco-like substance produced by drying 

the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis 

plant, marijuana varies significantly in its 

potency, depending on the source and 

selection of plant materials used. The form of 

marijuana known as sinsemilla (Spanish, sin 

semilla: without seed), derived from the 

unpollinated female cannabis plant, is preferred 

for its high THC content. 

Marijuana is usually smoked in the form of 

loosely rolled cigarmes called joints or 

hollowed out commercial cigars called blunts. 

Joints and blunts may be laced with a number 

of adulterants including phencyclidine (PCP), 

substantially altering the effects and toxicity of 

these products. Street names for marijuana 

include pot, grass, weed, Mary Jane, Acapulco 

Gold, and reefer. 

Although marijuana grown in the United States 

was once considered inferior because of a low 

concentration of THC, advancements in plant 

selection and cultivation have resulted in highly 

potent domestic marijuana. In 1974, the 

Amphetamines 

Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, and 

methamphetamine are collectively referred to 

as amphetamines. Their chemical properties 

and actions are so similar that even 

experienced users have difficulty knowing 

which drug they have taken. 

Amphetamine was first marketed in the 1930s 

as Benzedrine in an over-the-counter inhaler 

to treat nasal congestion. By 1937, 

amphetamine was available by prescription in 

tablet form and was used in the treatment of 

the sleeping disorder narcolepsy and the 

behavioral syndrome called minimal brain 

dyshnction (MBD), which today is called 

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 

(ADD). During World War 11, 

amphetamine was widely used to keep the 

fighting men going; both dextroamphetamine 

(Dexedrine) and methamphetamine 

(Methedrine) became readily available. 

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As use of amphetamines spread, so did their 

abuse. Amphetamines became a cure-all for 

helping truckers to complete their long routes 

without fm asleep, for weight control, for 

helping athletes to perform better and train 

longer, and for treating mild depression. 

Intravenous amphetamine abuse spread 

among a subculture known as "speed freaks." , 

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average THC content of illicit marijuana was 1 With experience, it became evident that the I 

less than one percent; in early 1994, potency 

averaged 5 percent. The THC of today's 

sinsemilla ranges up to 17 percent. 

Marijuana contains known toxins and 

cancer-causing chemicals which are stored in 

fat cells for as long as several months. 

Marijuana users experience the same health 

problems as tobacco smokers, such as 

bronchitis, emphysema and bronchial asthma. 

, Some of the effects of marijuana use also 

include increased heart rate, dryness of the 

mouth, reddening of the eyes, impaired motor 

skills and concentration, and frequently hunger 

and an increased desire for sweets. Extended 

use increases risk to the lungs and 

reproductive system, as well 8s suppression of 

the immune system. Occasionally, 

hallucinations, fantasies and paranoia are 

reported. 

dangers-of abuse of these drugs outweighed 

most of their therapeutic uses. 

Increased control measures were initiated in 

1965 with amendments to the federal food 

and drug laws to curb the black market in 

amphetamines. Many pharmaceutical 1 

amphetamine products were removed from ~ 

the market and doctors prescribed those that I 

remained less freely. In order to meet the 

ever-increasing black market demand for , 

amphetamines, clandestine laboratory I , 

methamphetamine laboratories on the West 

Coast. Today, most amphetamines distributed , 

to the black market are produced in 

clandestine laboratories. 

Amphetamines are generally taken orally or 

injected. However, the addition of "ice," the 

slang name for crystallized methamphetamine 

hydrochloride, has promoted smoking as 

another mode of administration. Just as 

"crack" is smokable cocaine, "ice" is 

smokable methamphetamine. Both drugs are 

highly addictive and toxic. 

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production mushroomed, especially I 

The effects of amphetamines, especially 

methamphetamine, are similar to cocaine, but 

their onset is slower and their duration is 

longer. In general, chronic abuse produces a 

psychosis that resembles schizophrenia and is 

characterized by paranoia, picking at the skin, 

preoccupation with onek own thoughts, and 

auditory and visual hallucinations. Violent 

and erratic behavior is frequently seen among 

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Civil Section 

Civil law enforcement is the origmal function of a SherifPs office. In old England the first sheriffs were 

selected by the King to collect taxes and that is still a substantial part of our duties today, even though the 

Sheriff is an elected official. 

It has been said that the law is 90 percent civil and 10 percent criminal. This is, most likely, the origin of 

the saying, 'possession is 9/10 of the law' because civil law does indeed deal with people's Real and 

Personal possessions. 

Some of the Things We Do - 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office has the responsibility of serving and executing court-issued documents. 

The Plaintiff or hidher agent presents these documents to the Sheriff's Office. The most common 

documents served by this office are Writs of Assistance, Writs of Attachment, Writs of Possession, Writs 

of Restitution and Writs of Execution. 

The first three of these writs, Assistance, Attachment and Possession authorize the Sheriff of the County 

to seize or levy upon specific Real or Personal property of the names defendant in the action and to turn 

that same property over to the names plaintiff in the action in a manner outlined in the body of the Writ. 

Writs of Restitution - - These writs are issued by the Court after a landlord has delivered a "Notice to 

Vacate" to a tenant and that tenant has failed to vacate the premises. 

This Writ requires that the Sheriff physically remove the tenant's personal property and keep it in a safe 

place for not more than 30 days. Any judgment amount included in the Writ needs to paid within this 

period and the property claimed from storage or the Sheriff will hold a public sale of the property in an 

attempt to collect enough money to satis@ the judgment, if any, and to pay storage fees. If the sale does 

not generate enough money to satisfj storage fees, the landlord is held liable. An advance fee of $500.00 

is collected prior to the execution of this Writ. The tenant has a 14 day period from the day hidher 

property is removed to file a Claim of Exemption if there is judgment amount hdshe wishes to dispute. 

Writs of Execution - - These writs constitute the largest volume of documents presented to the Sheriffs 

Office for service. The Courts issue a Writ of Execution after a judgment has been award to a plaintiff 

against a defendant. 

This document authorizes and orders the Sheriff to satisfjl the awarded judgment by whatever means the 

plaintiff directs in his letter of instruction to the Sheriff One way the plaintiff can direct the Sheriff to 

satisfj the judgment is to levy upon specific or non-specific personal property belonging to the defendant 

and proceed to sell said property at public sale within 30 days. 

The second way the Sheriff can be directed to satisfj the judgment is to levy upon (garnish) the bank 

account(s) of the defendant. The bank will attach up to the amount of the judgment plus any interest and 

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Sheriffs fees incurred. These attached finds are sent to the Ada County Sheriffs Office and in turn are 

sent to the plaintiff. If the mount received is not enough to satis@ the judgment, the balance remaining, 

plus additional inc~~ed costs can be used by the plaintif€ to secure another Writ of Execution. 

The last way the Sheriff can be directed to satis9 a judgment is to garnish the wages of the defendant. 

This type of garnishment is usually of a continuous nature, depending on the judgment owing and the 

defendant's wages. A continuous garnishment allows for up to 25% of the defendants disposable income 

to be sent to the Ada County Shems office for each payroll period in order to satis@ the judgment. 

Sheriffs fees, commission and interest are added to the judgment at the time collected hds are 

disbursed to the plaintiff This disbursement is done on a periodic basis until the judgment is satisfied or 

until the employer can deduct no further monies. 

Warrants of Distraint - - Just as in the days of Memy Old England, the Sheriffs Office is still 

responsible for collecting taxes, this time delinquent personal property taxes. The Ada County Treasurer 

provides the Sheriff with a Warrant of Distraint for each delinquency. These Warrants have the same 

standing under the law as Writs of Execution. Personal property includes business firnishings and 

equipment as well as manufactured homes. 

Field officers make personal contact with the owner, tenant or agent of each parcel with a delinquency in 

an effort to collect the taxes due. If personal contact is not made, the property is posted with the Warrant 

of Distraint and a note is left explaining that the property will be sold if the taxes are not paid in a timely 

manner. 

Mer all Warrants are delivered and a reasonable time has passed, the process of 'Noticing for Sale' those 

properties with delinquent taxes begins. This noticing process takes about two weeks and then the 

property can only be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, with the minimum bid enough to satis@ 

the delinquent taxes plus any and all Sheriffs fees. 

Domestic Violence Protection Orders - - An order issued by the Courts to protect a spouse, former 

spouse or a person who has a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have 

lived together at any time. These Orders are originally issued for 14 days; the next Order is issued for 90 

days, one year or other time period, after a hearing where the Respondent is allowed to address the 

court. 

Protection Orders are received by fax fiom the court. Service information is entered into the Ada County 

Law Enforcement computer system if the order originated in Ada County. Each county enters this 

information on their own computer system in order to track service and to not^ their Court if service 

was accomplished or not. Additionally, sefvice information, personal information on the Petitioner and 

the Respondent, basic restrictions of the order, as well as the beginning and ending dates of the Order are 

entered into the ILETS (State-wide) computer network which automatically becomes a part of the NCIC 

(National) computer network. This allows any law enforcement agency in the United States and Canada 

access to this information. Law enforcement officers in each county jurisdiction, be it City Police or 

County Sheriff are charged with serving and enforcing these Protection Orders. 

Some Things We Do Not Do - - 

The Civil Section of the Ada County Sheriffs Office no longer serves civil summons and complaints, 

subpoenas, notices and orders. Area process servers can do this type of service. You can find them listed 

in the yellow pages under "process servers". 

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The Sheriffs Wce has the authority and duty to intervene in matters of a criminal nature. This is not 

true in civil matters. In order for the Sheriff to become involved in anythmg of a civil nature, he must 

have a court-issued document in hand that specifies certain actions that he must take on behalf of the 

p1aintB. The deputies of the Ada County Sheriff are not attorneys and so are not able to give any legal 

advice. We urge anyone with legal concerns to contact an attorney. 

Fiscal Information - - 

During the fiscal year 10-01-96 through 09-30-97 the Civil Section collected $3,733,231.59 in Shes 

sales, garnishments and bank interest. Ofthis total our fees for the year were $246,348.90 and interest on 

our trust account was $1 1,235.09. These fees and interest are turned over to the County general hd. 

To request information on fees. service and paperwork requirements phone (208) 377-6716 or Fax (208) 

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The Public Safety Communications section provides 

support and assistance to those Public Safety Agencies 

operating within the county. The center receives 

requests for service of a public safety nature, including 

law enforcement, fire suppression id emergency 191 1 COMMUNlCAllONS CENIERI medical Services. The center then relays those requests 

to appropriate agencies who are charged with providing 

those services. 

Combined Communications Center 

Ada County Emergency Services operates using a 

combined center philosophy. In any emergency situation, 

seconds can mean the difference between life and death. 

Our combined center provides the citizens of Ada 

County with the quickest possible response to any kind of emergency. Requests for emergency services 

are received at one central location. Those requests are then prioritized in accordance with established 

policies and procedures, with the appropriate agency dispatched depending upon jurisdiction. A combined 

center offers the fastest possible response to an emergency by elinating the transfer of calls to different 

agencies. The Public Safety Communications section has been a combined police center since 1977, with 

fire departments joining in 1984 

The Public Safety Communications section dispatches four different law enforcement agencies, seven 

different fire departments, and the Ada County Paramedics. The law enforcement agencies are the Ada 

County Sheriffs Department, the Boise Police Department, the Garden City Police Department, and the 

Meridian Police Department. 

The fire departments include the Boise Fire Department, North Ada County Fire and Rescue, Whitney 

Fire Department, Eagle Fire Department, Star Fire Department, Meridian Fire Department, and the KUM 

Fire Department. We also coordinate with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency 

Fire Center (NIFC), and the Forest Service during grass, range, and forest fires. 

Qualified Personnel 

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The Public Safkty Communications section is staffed by 

45 dispatchers. Each dispatcher must complete a 16 

week training program before they begin taking calls on 

their own. This ensures the public that each call will be 

handled quickly and efficiently. Dispatchers are trained to 

take control of calls in order to quickly obtain the 

information they need so that they know where the 

problem is occurring, what type of assistance is needed, 

and the urgency of the call. For instance, the response to 

a theft that occurred the night before will not get the 

same priority as a theft that has just occurred. Every call 

is evaluated in this manner to provide the public with the most &cient response to their call depending 

on the circumstances. 

Many calls are being monitored by more than one dispatcher at a time. So, while one dispatcher is asking 

questions about the medical emergency, another dispatcher is sending a Quick Response Unit (QRU) and 

a Paramedic unit. In a police response, when taking an in-progress or emergency call, one dispatcher 

stays on the phone line with the caller, gathering on-scene or suspect information, while another 

dispatcher is dispatching officers to the call. This technique is just another way dispatch tries to shorten 

response times to emergencies. Many times callers feel the dispatcher is wasting time by asking too many 

questions, when in reality the dispatcher is efficiently gathering information to assist citizens and officers 

in the possible resolution of the crime. 

Periodic training occurs throughout the year to keep knowledge and standards at the highest possible 

level. Whenever possible, dispatchers are sent to specialized training seminars at the Peace Officer 

Standards and Training Academy (P.O.S.T.). 

ENHANCED 91 1 

Another asset available to assist in a quick emergency 

response is the Enhanced 91 1 System. As the name 

implies, it is an enhanced version of a typical Caller ID 

system. The difference between Enhanced 91 1 and 

regular Caller ID is the amount of information provided. 

For instance, regular Caller ID provides the caller’s name 

and phone number. Enhanced 91 1 displays the callers 

name, the phone number, the street address, apartment or 

space numbers, the type of phone [business, coin, 

residence], additional phone numbers at that location, 

and a recommendation for police, fire, or paramedic 

response. In addition, no calls can be blocked out, 

including unlisted numbers. 

We still ask each caller for their address or location to ensure that we have the correct information. 

Having the location immediately displayed on each 91 1 call allows the dispatcher to quickly confirm the 

location where help is needed. The sooner dispatch c8n verifjl a location, the sooner help can be en route 

to the scene. 

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COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCHING (CAD) 

There is little doubt that computers are faster at performing routine tasks than people. Computers have 

increased the efficiency of dispatching in many ways. Before CAD, a dispatcher would have to take 

precious seconds to complete a dispatch card, look up the address to verifjr jurisdiction, and then take the 

card to a radio dispatcher who would look at available units to determine the closest available unit, and 

then dispatch the officers. All these tasks could take up to 60 seconds. The computer now does all of the 

above in about 1 second. When you consider that a fire doubles in size every 45 seconds, it’s obvious 

computers make a positive impact on public safety. 

Speed is not the only advantage that CAD provides to the center. It accurately documents times and any 

other changes that occur during each incident. It also aids in record keeping and allows the department to 

easily look up the history of each event. 

MOBILE DATA TERMINALS 

The most recent upgrade to Emergency Services is the installation of Mobile Data 

Terminals (MDT) to emergency vehicles. At the present time, all of the law enforcement 

agencies are using MDT’s in their patrol cars. The Ada County Paramedics and several 

of the County Fire Departments are also using the terminals. Soon, the Boise Fire 

Department will begin the installation of terminals and the training of personnel to 

operate them. Click the image at right for a larger vie% 

MDT’s have been very beneficial to the Center for many reasons. First, they cut down on the amount of 

radio traffic, because many calls can be directly sent to the officer’s patrol car. Many low priority 

activities can be done by the officers via MDT’s without talking over the radio. Messages can be sent to 

officers from dispatch and vice-versa using the computer instead of the radio. This makes information 

clearer to the officer and also keeps the information secure from unwanted listeners, thus increasing 

officer and citizen safety. 

Officers can now check license plates and driver’s status from their patrol cars without calling dispatch to 

check for such information. This allows dispatch to provide additional manpower for other duties, such as 

answering incoming 91 I lines. Time saving expansions to Emergency Services like MDT’s are 

desperately needed to keep pace with our growing communities and the increased demand for service. 

The Public Safety Communications section answers around 500,000 phone calls a year, which is 

approximately 1500 calls a day. Between 400 and 700 of those calls are 91 1 calls. 

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT 

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The Public Safety Communications 

section maintains a Mobile 

Communications Van that is available to 

be called out for a major incident, and 

then used as a command center. A major 

- incident might include: large structure or 

Al( 8 m - grass fires, flooding, natural disasters, ~ 4. UltR1I.f *%- shootings, or other extended police 

incidents. The Communications Van is a P 36’ ITASCA mobile home. It is equipped 

m phones, a television [to monitor media 

7 with radios, MDT terminals, cellular 

coverage], bathroom facilities, and other equipment to support Emergency Personnel during a major 

event. 

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The Van provides a command post for directors of each agency involved in the incident where they can 

meet, discuss tactical plans, and coordinate forces. Dispatch personnel called out to staff the 

Communications Van take control of the radio trac for the incident, which allows dispatchers at the 

Public Safety Communications section to resume their normal duties. A central command post is very 

important during a multi-agency event such as a flood. During a flooding emergency, for example, there 

may be Fire, EMS, Police, Emergency Management, Red Cross, Commissioners, Mayors, and Media at 

the scene. Each person has a specific task, but they all must work together. The Communications Van 

provides a central, usefhl location to coordinate those activities. 

BACK-UP DISPATCH CENTER 

The Public Safety Communications section maintains a back-up dispatch center that could be used should 

our current facility become inoperable. There might be several reasons to use the back-up center, It may 

be an equipment problem, or even a disaster, such as a flood or earthquake. In the event an evacuation of 

the current dispatch center is required and personnel are moved to the back-up center, all 91 1 calls could 

be transferred to the back-up center by turning one switch located in the Public Safety Communications 

section. Depending on the circumstances and warning time involved, the Communications Van could 

transport enough dispatchers to the back-up dispatch center to make it operational. 

The back-up dispatch center has all the equipment necessary to dispatch police, fire, and paramedics. 

Depending on the nature of the emergency, non-emergency activities may be delayed or even suspended 

until the emergency situation has been resolved, and dispatchers can return to the Public Safety 

Communications center. 

A monthly test takes place at the back-up dispatch center to ensure that all equipment is in good working 

order and supplies are adequately stocked. Radio and pager tests are also done at that time. Perishable 

supplies (such as pens) are routinely rotated to ensure that they will be in working condition should the 

back-up center be activated. 

SCENARIOS 

Unfortunately, people can never know when they might find themselves in an emergency situation. Most 

people will only have to actually call 91 1 a handhl of times in their lifetime. The following scenarios will 

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Simple report calls will require brief contact with the Communications Center. The dispatcher will ask 

where the crime OCCUK~ to determine which agency it needs to send. Next, the caller will need to give 

their address, phone number, and a brief explanation of what happened. Dispatch will then disconnect 

with the caller and dispatch an officer to the location as soon as an area patrol unit is available. Some 

Departments will take certain types of reports over the phone ifthere are no suspects and the crime did 

not just occur. 

An in-progress call might resemble the following: 

Dispatcher: "9 1 1 Emergency" 

Caller: "Yes, we need the Police out here, my roommates are fighting in the front yard." 

Dispatcher: "What is your address?" 

Caller: "1414 South Main St." 

Dispatcher: "1414 S. Main, What is the nearest cross street?" 

Caller: "We're just off of 14th street, in downtown Boise." 

Dispatcher: "All right, just calm down, my partner is getting an officer on the way, I need to ask you a 

few questions. Does anyone there need medical attention?" 

Caller: "No, I don't think so yet, but they might before it's over!" 

Dispatcher: "Is this fight physical or verbal?" 

Caller: "It's very physical at the moment." 

Dispatcher: "O.K., we do have officers en route, are there any weapons involved?" 

Caller: "No, but Joe has a pistol in his bedroom." 

Dispatcher: "You're sure the gun is still in the bedroom, correct?" 

Caller: "Yes." 

Dispatcher: "Can you give me a description of the two people fighting?" 

Caller: "Joe is wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He's about 6'3" and very skinny. Karen is wearing 

a green sweater and a pair of white shorts. Karen is short and she's very thin, too." 

Dispatcher: "How old is Joe, and what is his last name?" 

Caller: "Joe Citizen, he's 18 years old, Karen is 18, too, her last name is Doe. They were dating, but I 

don't think they will be after tonight.." 

Dispatcher: "Has anyone there been drinking alcohol tonight?" 

Caller: "Oh yes, they both have been drinking all day. I think that's what started the fight. They were 

arguing over who would drink the last one in the cooler. 

Dispatcher: "Are they still in the front yard?" 

Caller: "Yes, they're near a red mustang in the driveway ... I see an officer out there now." 

Dispatcher: "Thank you, before I let you go, what is your name?" 

Caller: "Jim Roomie." 

Dispatcher: "Thanks Jim, and the phone number there?" 

Caller: "999-4444. I' 

Dispatcher: "Thanks again, Jim. I'll let you hang up now, but stay inside until the officers come inside, 

They know you're inside and will come talk to you when they're sure it's safe, O.K.?" 

Caller: "Thanks for getting here so fast!" 

Every call and situation is different, but the dispatcher is usually doing several things at the same time. 

The dispatcher will document the information you are supplying and relay it to the officers responding. 

Many times the dispatcher is talking on the radio at the same time you are talking to them on the phone. 

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A fire call is usually much shorter in length. The dispatcher will get the critical information and let the 

caller disconnect in case they need to evacuate the area. An important thing to remember is that the initial 

91 1 call is answered by a police dispatcher, so if you need the paramedics or a fire truck, they will ask the 

Fire/EMS dispatcher to get on the line. FirdEMS dispatchers are in the same room and it onlv takes a 

couple of seconds for them to get on the phone line. The 

Dispatcher: "9 1 1 Emergency. I' 

Caller: "There is a grass fire in the field behind my 

house. It 

Dispatcher: "Let me put the Fire Department on the line" 

Fire Disp'r: "This is the Fire Department, where do you 

need us?" 

Caller: "My address is 10655 W. Country Rd., the field 

behind my house is on fire!" 

Dispatcher: "10655 W. Country Rd., what is the nearest 

cross street?" 

Caller: "We're just past Cloverdale." FirePammedic Dirpatch Side 

Dispatcher: "Ok, my partner is getting fire trucks on the way. Are there any structures threatened by the 

fire?" 

Caller: "I'm not sure, it's burning toward our house, but it's about 300 yards away at the moment." 

Dispatcher: "How big would you say the fire is?" 

Caller: "It's pretty big." 

Dispatcher: "Would you say the size of a football field or bigger?" 

Caller: "It's about the sue of 3 football fields!" 

Dispatcher: "All right, we're on the way. What will be the best access for the fire trucks to reach the 

fire?" 

Caller: "There is a farm house about a quarter miie south of our house, I think you can enter the field 

from there. 'I 

Dispatcher: "Thank you, we're on the way. Could I get your name and phone number in case I need to 

call you back." 

Caller: "Ben Franklin, my number here is 777-4444. I' 

Many of these questions are important because it helps the fire department know what kind of apparatus 

to bring and how many trucks may need to respond. A structure fire needs different apparatus than a 

grass fire. The Fire Captain may want to request an additional engine or engines if he believes there is a 

structure threatened. 

Cross streets are also important to know. If someone says they live at 200 W 1st St. that could be a valid 

address in downtown Boise, downtown Eagle, or downtown Star. Likewise, an address on State Street 

could be in Boise, Eagle, Star, or even Meridian. 

WHAT'S IN OUR FUTURE? 

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The Public Safety Communications section is continually trying to provide the fastest and most efficient 

services possible to the citizens of Ada County. Technology is constantly changing, providing state of the 

art communications advancements to Public Safety Agencies. In the coming years we plan to incorporate 

some of the following advancements into our emergency services plan. 

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RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS). The addition of RMS is already in progress. The 

Records Management System will not only document all information regarding every public safety 

response, but will also give each agency access to that information via their MDT's. Police officers will 

be able to write reports on their MDT's and then transmit the report to the records department fiom their 

patrol vehicle. Officers will also be able to retrieve reports previously filed without having to physically 

respond back to the station. These time saving advancements will reduce administrative duties and 

increase the number of officers available for active incidents. 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH (EMD). The implementation of an Emergency Medical Dispatch 

System would provide EMS dispatchers with established protocols for different types of EMS incidents. 

The EMD system contains specific questions to be asked for different types of medical emergencies and 

the pre-approved medical instructions to be given to the caller at the scene. The EMD system provides 

two important benefits. First, it helps the dispatcher determine what trpe of response needs to be sent to 

that particular incident. Some calls may require a Fire Engine to respond as a Quick Response Unit 

(QRU), while a minor medical problem may only require a paramedic unit. These questions also help 

determine the pace at which the units will respond. Secondly, it provides standardized pre-arrival 

instructions that can be given to the caller on scene to aid in patient care until emergency personnel 

arrive. 

AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION (AVL). This technology will allow the 91 1 dispatch center to 

electronically determine the actual location of all emergency response vehicles. The dispatch center will 

know at a moments glance the closest emergency responder to each incident, and then quickly send help 

to those in need of assistance. The 91 1 center could also determine an officer's location in the event he 

should encounter an unexpected emergency, and may be unable to communicate his location under 

present circumstances. 

COMPUTER MAPPING. A geographical mapping system would allow dispatchers to immediately view 

an area of the county where an incident may be occurring. The map of the area would be displayed on the 

computer screen in front of the dispatcher to aid the dispatcher in identifymg the correct location to send 

emergency help. In an incident that is occurring in a remote area, a map is a useful tool when trying to 

determine jurisdiction or direct emergency units to the scene. It can also aid in pursuit situations or just 

occurred crimes where a suspect has fled the scene. 

RADIO UPGRADES. An upgrade to our present radio system is quickly becoming a necessity. Recent 

growth to our county has increased the number of units using the radio network we presently operate. 

Additional channels and newer systems would eliminate overcrowding on radio channels. If an officer has 

an emergency, he needs to be able to contact dispatch without waiting for other radio traffic to cease. 

Newer radio systems have unit identifiers that allow dispatch to know which unit is calling even if they 

are not able to talk. Newer systems would also eliminate dead areas that currently exist in our county. 

Emergency units could contact dispatch regardless of the terrain or remote location. 

THE CENTER OF EMERGENCY SERVICES 

Most people don't realize that the "dispatch center" really is the heart of Emergency Services. When 

someone needs assistance, the first thing they do is call into dispatch to receive the help they need. That i 

the entire concept of the "91 1 line; a single call for any emergency assistance that is needed. Public 

Safety Communications is the link between the Citizen and Public Safety. If someone needs Police, Fire, 

or Paramedics, they can call 91 1 and feel secure that line will be answered by well-trained dispatchers 

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

ADA COUNTY DISPATCH 208-3 77-6790 

ADA COUNTY RECORDS 208-377-6500 

ADA COUNTY JAIL 208-377-66 10 

ADA COUNTY CIVIL DEPT. 208-3 77-67 16 

ADA COUNTY "E SHELTER 208-343-3 166 

BOISE CITY POLICE OFFICES 

POLICE CHIEF 208-377-6670 

WATCH COMMANDER 208-377-6772 

PATROL DMSION 208-377-6748 

POISON CONTROL 800-860-0620 

ASK-A-NURSE 208-3 78-3454 

STATE COMMUNICATIONS 208-334-4570 

IDAHO STATE POLICE 208-344-2900 

GARDEN CITY POLICE OFFICE 208-377-201 8 

MERIDIAN POLICE OFFICES 208-888-6692 

TRAFFIC COURT 208-327-5351 

BOISE COUNTY SHEm 208-392-4268 

CANYON COUNTY SHEIUFF 208-466-3 144 

ELMORE COUNTY SHERIFF 208-343-4057 

WE'RE THERE FOR YOU 

Recently, one dispatcher reflected on a crisis that happened in the City of Boise He decided to put his 

thoughts down on paper 

It started m a mica1 night in Dispatch. One call aBer another coming in. Requests for ambulances, 

firemen, and oflcers. Dispatchers trying to get hysterical callers calmed down while another send an 

officer to help. Just a typical night. 

Then it happened, an oflcer yells for assistance. Not all that unusual, it happens all the time. 7he 

primary rdio disptcher falls into the all familiar mode for emergency traflc. Punch the speaker out so 

the whole room can hem and assist. 7he team starts to come together. men it happens - the one thing 

you don 't want to hear. #!Request Parmedics - Offer Down!" Dispatch instant& becomes one mid. 

Fireside fFire/Paramedic positions] dispatches units. Baker-Four [Administrative radio Position] 

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assists on phones and relaying important updates. Phone takers continue assisting the public - all the 

while rea& to assist any way possible. I automatically switch to what I think of as a room monitor. I 

listen to primary and all surrounding traffic, mahng sure that all information being relayed is received 

by the people who need it. OfJicer afrer officer goes on scene - more paramedm are requested. Oflcers 

are tranzported to the hozpital. Finally, after what seems like an eternity, it 's confirmed - Officers have 

been shot. But it's only getting started. Noti$cations have to be made, no time to do anything but 

wonder in the back of your mind - what happened, how bad is it? The whole room is efJicient as it can 

be. No one misses a beat. ne public keeps calling, their problems haven 't changed Every dqvatcher 

remains calm and professional. The caller has no idea that we just had a fellow oficer shot. Afer what 

seems like hours later, the news comes in - Oflcer Mark Shll has ded The rmm is silent. For some the 

tears start to roll. For others it 's just a stunned silence that won 't hit til the next day when they dive by 

the scene. Tired and worn officers blochng all intersections for blocks. Then the rush of emotions hit. 

But the job never stops. The calls keep coming in, the public still nee& he&. Not once are they put off. 

We just roll with the punches. Our mourning will just have to wait. 

A typical night in dispatch turns tragic, but, as always, dispatch does what it does best. It becomes a 

team! And when you have the Ada County Dispatch team on your side, you can 't lose! Before, during, 

and afler, dispatch will be there to keep it together. 

Good Job Guys! 

You 're true dispatchers! 

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Records Section 

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The Records section of the Sheriffs Office consists of three units - Central Records, Driver’s License and 

Evidence. 

CENTRAL RECORDS: Central Records is the information hub of the Sheriffs Office. All walk-in 

traffic is greeted by Central Records st& and all incoming telephone calls are screened and routed to the 

appropriate division. Central Records also is responsible for processing the criminal complaints created by 

both the Sheriffs Office and Boise Police Department. These reports consist of arrests, citations, 

complaints, and dispositions. The reports are processed by indexing the location, type of crime, people 

involved, and property loss. Central Records is responsible for packaging information relative to arrests 

and forwarding it to the prosecutors and judges. It also communicates information relative to criminal 

investigations to other agencies by the use of the state and national teletype system. Sex offender 

registrations are completed in Central Records, and Records staff processes all requests for public record. 

This unit also includes pawn tracking, crime analysis, and microfilm. 

DRIVER’S LICENSE: The driver’s license unit works in concert with the Idaho Department of 

Transportation to issue driver’s licenses. This includes road tests and driver’s permits. Concealed 

Weapons Permits can also be obtained in the driver’s license unit. 

EVIDENCE: The evidence unit is responsible for receiving and maintaining a chain of custody for all 

evidence for both the Ada County Sheriff and Boise Police Departments. They assist the public in 

locating lost or stolen bicycles, and hold a public auction in April and October of each year to dispose of 

unclaimed property. 

PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS 

Sheriff Killeen supports the Idaho Open Records Law. As evidence of this support, 25,428 public 

requests were processed by the Central Records section in 1997. This is only a small portion of the 

responsibilities of Central Records, and takes one full-time Records Technician to prepare responses to 

requests. Release criteria for Law Enforcement records are somewhat different than other public records. 

Any open, on-going investigation must be completed before records can be released. Victim and witness 

personal information has to be protected. Release of information must insure that a subject’s right to a 

fair trial is not jeopardized. It’s a sensitive balancing act that requires individual review of each request. If 

you wish to make a request for public records, you must complete a written request and be very specific 

about the type of record you are requesting. If it is a record on an individual, complete names are 

required with dates of birth and/or social security numbers to insure that the right record is provided. 

Traffic accident reports are immediately released to individuals involved providing the accident did not 

involve serious injury or death which would require fisther investigation. Please keep in mind that 

officers sometimes do not submit accident reports the same day they happen, however they are generally 

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Current Events 

Central Records is working on the implementation of a klly integrated records management system 

which will provide specific information about crime and the circumstances surrounding that crime. It will 

include investigative information which will greatly enhance the probability of solving crimes. The 

Sheriffs office is the first installation of this integrated system which will provide all four law 

enforcement agencies in Ada County the ability to share information. Patrol officers will have a wealth of 

information at their fingertips over the mobile computing system recently installed in patrol cars which 

will be fed by this records management system. 

Administrative License Suspension for DUJ drivers will become effective January 1, 1998. That means 

that any driver failing field sobriety tests will automatically have their license administratively suspended 

until a hearing is held by Department of Transportation to evaluate a driver’s needs. This suspension is a 

separate process from the criminal prosecution for a DUI arrest. 

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Public Safety Computer Information Services 

The Public Safety Computer Information Services (CIS) office is responsible for a many integrated 

systems. These systems include Law Enforcement Records Management, Fire Records Management, 

EMS Records Management, Mobile Data, Jail Management, Computer Aided Dispatch, and CIVIL 

Systems. All of these system run on an Ethernet Network known as the Public Safety Network (PSN). 

The PSN is connected to the Boise CityPolice network and the Ada County network for sharing 

resources and information. The PSN also has interfaces to the Ada County Highway District, the National 

Crime Information Center in Washington DC, and the US West E9 1 1 Telephone System. 

There are currently 7 Fire Departments, 1 EMS, and 4 Law Enforcement agencies in Ada County. These 

agencies together have over 35 remote sites. All of these sites are either attached to the PSN directly or 

by dial-in modems. The Sheriffs CIS provides Software, Hardware, and Network support for all of these 

agencies attached to the PSN. In addition, support is also provided for a consolidated county wide Mobil 

Computer System consisting of 230 lap top computers installed in Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS 

vehicles. 

The support provided includes Help Desk services, trouble shooting, software maintenance and 

development, and 24 hour17 day a week pager support with remote diagnostic capabilities. Additional 

services include training opportunities, managing system security, data base administration, and necessary 

software development and modifications as agency needs evolve and change. 

The manager of the Sheriffs CIS works with the Public Safety Communications Board, and the Ada 

County Sheriff to set policies that govern the shared usage of these support services between all agencies. 

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Jail Housing 

The Ada County Jail, located at 7210 Barrister Drive, 

Boise, Idaho, was originally constructed in 1977 

when the Ada County-Boise City Public Safety 

Building was opened. The jail originally was built to 1 

hold a maximum of 160 inmates, plus 32 work 

release prisoners. In 1992, a new Work Release 

Center was constructed at 7255 Barrister Drive, 

which provided 102 beds for prisoners participating 

in the court-authorized Work Release Program. Also 

in 1992, Ada County voters approved a bond for 

approximately $10 million to be used for construction 

of a major jail expansion. That construction was 

completed in 1995 and increased the jail capacity to 492, not including the Work Release Center 

A grant from the United States Marshall Service in 1997 partially fbnded construction of a 64-bed 

minimum security women’s facility. Construction on that annex has been completed and it is now 

available for housing prisoners. 

Currently, the total prisoner capacity of all Ada County Jail facilities stands at 658. Inmate populations 

fluctuate, but the trend is toward a gradual increase which is expected to reach maximum operational 

capacity before the year 2000. The Sheriffs Administrative staff is constantly seeking ways to handle the 

ever-increasing prisoner population while conforming to jail standards and court rulings which address jail 

overcrowding issues. 

Book i n g P roced u r t‘ 

When persons are arrested, they are brought to the Ada County Jail and will be turned over to the jail 

staff through the booking officer. This takes place in a pre-booking area. At this time the handcuffs will 

be removed, their property will be taken and a tuberculosis health screening questionnaire will be 

completed. If the person arrested is cooperative, they will be able to sit in a waiting area until the jail st& 

is ready to book them. The waiting area has collect telephones and a television. This time is often used to 

arrange for bail or to notifi loved ones of the arrest. The booking process consists of being photographed 

and fingerprinted. Also pertinent information is requested and entered into the computer. If an inmate is 

there for a bondable offense, hdshe is given two hours to try to arrange for bond. If unable to do so, they 

shower and shampoo and are dressed into jail clothing and placed in a housing unit. 

Difficult inmates who are combative or uncooperative often cause the booking process to take longer. & 

a result of their behavior they may be isolated from other inmates during the booking process and placed 

into higher security cells. 

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Bail Bonds 

All misdemeanor charges and arrest warrants (either felony or misdemeanor) have a set bond. If you are 

arrested on a felony, but without a warrant of arrest, then you must appear before a judge to have a bond 

set. A bond is money that is put up to promise appearance in court. There are three common types of 

bonds-cash, surety, and property. Cash bond is where you put all the bond in cash and surety bonds, 

which are what you pay a bondsman to guarantee the money. You can post a cash bond by paying the 

entire amount of the bond in cash, money order, cashier’s check or traveler’s checks. Personal checks will 

not be accepted. A bail bond agent can post a bond for you for a fee. You normally need someone to 

co-sign your bond, which is lie guaranteeing a loan. Bail bond companies are private business and any 

arrangement made is between you and them. There is a $10 bond fee for every bond posted. If a bond is 

$100, you will need $1 10 to be released. The $10 must be in cash or money order and it must be separate 

from the bond money. If you are using a money order, thkn you will need a $100 money order for the 

bond and a separate $10 money order or cash for the bond fee. Property bonds are only posted to the 

court. If you need information about these, you should consult an attorney. Auto clubs, like the American 

Automobile Association, can under some circumstances guarantee your bond. 

C 1 ass i fi cat ion IJ n it 

AU inmates housed at the Ada County Jail are classified using the Northpoint Classification System. 

Classification is basically risk assessment. By using a classification system jail and inmate security are 

greatly enhanced. Classification occurs after the inmate has been at the jail for 72 hours, and has not been 

able to bond out. 

Classification is accomplished by researching the inmates past, as well as present criminal history. This 

combined with a review of the inmate’s past and present behavior determines classification. 

An inmate’s housing depends on their classification. Mental or physical disabilities are also taken into 

consideration in determining appropriate housing. 

Inmates are assigned a security risk level (classification) ranging from minimum to maximum. 

If an inmate is classified as minimum risk hdshe is given a security level of 6, 7 or 8. Minimum security 

inmates enjoy increased benefits and privileges. 

Inmates classified as medium risk are assigned a security level of 3,4, or 5. Medium security inmates may 

also have certain privileges such as dormitory housing and access to a number of programs. 

Inmates who are classified as maximum risk are assigned a security level of 1 and 2. These inmates are 

limited with regard to the privileges they receive. Also, these inmates do not have access to most 

programs. 

Inmate classification levels are periodically reviewed, and the security level assigned to any inmate may be 

raised or lowered. However, inmates who are charged with certain assaultive felony crimes will not attain 

a classification level lower than 4. 

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Two types of inmate supervision styles are utilized. 

The first is called Close Custody Unit (CCU). CCU 

has the capacity to house a total of 130 inmates. This 

is the traditional linear type cell structure in which are 

housed more violent offenders or those inmates that 

can not be mixed with the general population for a 

variety of reasons. The other is referred to as Direct 

Supervision. This consists of 2 separate pods in which 

there are 3 dorms each respectively. Within each dorm 

are housed 64 inmates with the exception of the 

female dorm which houses 32 inmates for a total bed 

capacity of 352 inmates. There are no single cells in 

the dorms but rather beds and a common area. 

Generally, one deputy is able to supervise an entire 

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Inmate Services 

Medical Sen ices 

The Medical Unit, under the direction of Lt. Jim Batt, worked diligently to provide quality health care to 

an average inmate population of 491 (daily) in 1997. This was no easy task as the jail population is 

transient by nature. It is made even more difficult as many inmate's do not access health care services on 

a regular basis outside of jail. This is especially true of the inmate with serious chronic mental illness. 

These inmates are often homeless, non-compliant with treatment and may have substance abuse issues as 

well. Typically, they are arrested for misdemeanor "nuisance" type crimes like trespassing or disturbing 

the peace. They seldom have the hnds to bond out and may spend several months in jail before their case 

is adjudicated. Although they usually respond positively in a controlled environment as in a jail and 

become compliant with a treatment regimen our goal is to return the inmate to society as quickly as 

possible and have resources in place to advocate for the inmate upon release, thereby reducing the 

chances for re-arrest and re-incarceration. 

The Ada County Jail is fortunate to have developed a program called the Jail Diversion Plan, in 

conjunction with Region IV Mental Health Services, to facilitate treatment and discharge planning for the 

incarcerated chronically mentally ill. The objectives of the program are: 

1. Identifjl inmate's who require mental health services. 

2. Coordinate treatment for the inmate while incarcerated. This may include medications, psychiatric 

consult, case manager assignment and involvement and even commitment and hospitalization if 

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3. Advocate with the court on the behalf of the seriously, mentally ill inmate. 

4. Prepare.for the inmate’s needs after incarceration but prior to hidher release fiom jail. 

Weekly staffing meetings are held to discuss individual inmate progress, treatment and discharge needs. 

Thus far, the Jail Diversion Plan has been very successful in meeting it’s objectives. Ultimately, it is hoped 

to significantly impact the rate of recidivism amongst the chronically mentally ill. 

1997 brought some stafJing changes to the Medical Unit to accommodate a growing inmate population. 

A new position for a Correctional Medical Specialist (CMS) was created and filled in October. A CMS 

has essentially the same responsibilities as a Registered Nurse, however, with expanded duties, e.g., 

suturing and performing minor surgical procedures. Additionally, the physician time spent at the Ada 

County Jail nearly doubled in 1997. The benefits of these two changes have been improved response time 

to inmate requests for health care services and decreased cost because of fewer inmate transports to 

outside facilities for treatment. 

As part of the ongoing accreditation process, the National Commission on Correctional Health Care 

(NCCHC) conducted an on-site survey to measure compliance with their standards in October. Their 

standards are quite rigorous and encompass all aspects of inmate health care. The surveyors were very 

complimentary of the Medical Unit and of the Ada County jail as a whole. The Medical Unit takes pride 

in remaining the only continuously (1 1 years) NCCHC accredited correctional facility in Idaho. 

Statistics: 

Inmate requests for health care services: 974 1 

Inmates seen at sick call: 12438 

Physical exams conducted ( required for inmates with a stay of 8 days or longer): 2068 

# of prescriptions filled: 10924 

Total amount collected for office visits and medications (as allowed under Idaho Code): $1 1,277. 

Inmate Food Service 

The Ada County Jail kitchen is staffed by six full time employees, which includes a food services manager 

and five cooks, and 34 inmate workers. Each year the jail spends in excess of $522,000 on food to serve 

722,943 meals. Each inmate receives three meals per day with an average cost of 56 cents per meal. The 

Ada County Jail menu meets or exceeds all state and federal standards. It is also certified by Nova 

Services of Dallas, Texas, who are professional dietitians. Each day the three meals provide each inmate 

with an average of 2,878 calories. 

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A Itern ative Sea ten chg Programs 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office supports the use of alternative sentencing when practical and 

appropriate. Alternative sentences not only help the taxpayers of Ada County by reducing housing costs, 

but they also provide opportunities for first-time offenders to repay the community for their offense while 

minimizing the long-term disruption to their means of support, but financially and socially. 

Sheriff's 111niate Labor Detail 

The Sheriffs Inmate Labor Detail (SILD) is a work crew made up of low-risk nonviolent inmates. This 

work crew performs labor intensive work on various public projects. While on the work crews, SILD 

inmates are supervised by an Ada County deputy sheriff or other appropriate county employee. SILD 

inmates do not spend the night in jail. Mer the work day they return home, making any attempt at escape 

pointless. For every 8-hour day spent on the work crew, the inmate gets credit for one complete 24-hour 

day in jail. To be eligible for the SILD Program, the sentencing judge must allow it and the inmate must 

agree to conform to the rules of the program. 

Sex offenders are not allowed on this program unless specifically ordered by the sentencing judge. 

Inmates must pay a fee for being in the program, which ranges fiom $25.00 to $200, depending upon the 

number of days to be served. 

During the fiscal year 1996-97, inmates paid $72,846 in SILD fees. This went a long way in offsetting 

costs to the taxpayer of administrating and running the program. During this time period SILD inmates 

worked 70,598 hours. If the taxpayers had paid for this work at the minimum wage ($4.75/hr), it would 

have cost $3 3 5,340. 

The SED Program runs year round and performs a number of worthy services. The most visible service 

is the collection of debris and trash from off the interstate and highways of Ada County. This program has 

been very successhl in keeping low risk inmates out of jail and at the same time providing a community 

service. 

Most of the SILD inmates successfidly complete the program. However, those who do not abide by the 

regulations are remanded to spend the balance of their time in jail. Inmates who show up for the work 

crew with any traces of alcohol in their system or who fail to show up for work are removed fiom the 

program. 

Work Release Program 

Ada County Work Release is a program that allows low-risk inmates to live in a special detention facility 

and be released each day to go to their legitimate employment in the community. This allows the inmate 

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to continue supporting his family and meeting his financial obligations. When inmates are not at work, 

they must be at the Work Release facility. The only exception to this rule is that inmates who perform 

satisfactorily on the program may have visits with their families in the community and may conduct 

personal business for three hours on Sunday afternoon. 

To be eligible for Work Release, the sentencing judge must authorize it and the inmate must agree to 

abide by the rules and regulations set forth. Deputies often check inmates at the job site to ensure they are 

going to work and abiding by the rules of the program. While living at the Work Release Center, inmates 

are not allowed to use alcohol and are randomly given tests to assure they are not drinking or using illegal 

drugs. Inmates who violate the rules of the Work Release Center are remanded to the Main Jail to 

complete their sentence. 

Inmates must pay in advance a fee of $lS.OO/day to be on the Work Release Program. During the fiscal 

year 1996-97 inmates paid $360,628 in work release fees. These fees eventually cover much of the cost 

of operating the Work Release Program, saving money for the taxpayer. No one is allowed on work 

release for less than 7 days. 

Home Arrest Program 

The Home Arrest Program is designed in such a way that individuals serve their sentence on a type of 

"house arrest" which is overseen by electrical monitoring. If the inmate attempts to leave hisher home, a 

signal is sent to the Sheriffs Office and deputies respond. These individuals are often home bound and 

are unable to work and would have difficulty serving their sentences in jail or on other programs. They 

often have medical problems that would be difficult to deal with in the confines of the jail. 

Inmates in this program are monitored electronically and are required to stay at their residence except for 

authorized absences allowed only under the most restricted circumstances. Inmates wear an electronic 

bracelet. If they attempt to leave the house or modi@ the bracelet, an alarm goes off at the Sheriffs 

Office. If they fail to respond to an electronically placed call to their residence, a Sheriffs deputy is 

dispatched to ensure that the program is being complied with. 

While it may appear that being at home is not much of a punishment, people often see it differently when 

they can no longer leave home and are restricted in their personal movements. People on house arrest 

have rules that govern their conduct, even in their home. They are not allowed to use alcohol or illicit 

drugs and must respond to electronically sent telephone calls 24 hours a day. This program is an option 

for only a very few and only under special circumstances. As with other programs, there is a $1 S/day fee. 

The fee must be paid in advance or the inmate is not eligible. 

Inmate Programs 

The Ada County Jail offers a variety of inmate programs. A number of the jd programs are alternatives 

to straight jail time. They consist of the Sheriffs Inmate Labor Detail (S.I.L.D.), Home Arrest, and Work 

Release. These programs help reduce the jail population. The courtdjudges make the decision regarding 

who will be allowed to participate in these programs. 

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Ada County Jail Prugrams & Alternative Sentencing 

Programs which are available to the majority of inmates who are actually housed at the jail include: 

Acceptance into a jail program is based upon request or referral, availability of space for the additional 

participant, and eligibility depending on the inmate’s assigned classification level. Maximum security level 

inmates are not eligible to attend programs due to safety and security concerns. 

Once an inmate is accepted into a program, continued participation is dependent on inmate behavior 

which conforms to facility safe and security requirements as well as the inmate’s commitment and desire 

to participate in a meaningfbl, non-disruptive way. 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

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Church & 

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Bible Study 

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Life Skills 

Anger Management 

Computer Training 

Cognitive Thinking 

Substance Abuse Treatment Program (keep reading for more information on this program) 

Sewing Skills & Production 

Substance Abuse Treatment Program 

Throughout the year the Ada County Jail offers a substance abuse treatment program to inmates of 

medium or minimum classification, and who are assigned to the dormitories. 

Approximately ten of these sessions are available through the calendar year. 

Inmates who are interested in the program must complete and submit an application for review. Inmates 

are notified iftheir application is approved or denied. There is a non-refindable program fee which the 

inmate must pay. That fee is $200.00, and must be paid (in full) two days prior to the scheduled program 

start date. The fee will be removed fiom the inmate’s commissary account on the program start date. For 

treatment programs dates, see News & Events. 

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Inmate Rules &Privileges 

Visiting Information 

The Ada County Jail provides opportunity for public visiting on a daily basis. The schedule for visiting 

hours appears below. The visiting rules are also listed. 

Monday through Friday: Public visits for inmates housed in the dormitories or the Close Custody Unit 

(with the exception of maximum security inmates) are allowed in the morning at 9:30 A.M. and in the 

evening at 8:30 P.M. Visitation for maximum security inmates is scheduled Monday through Friday in 

the morning at 1O:OO A.M., and in the evening at 9:00 P.M. 

Weekends: The hours for visiting inmates housed in the dormitories and the Close Custody Unit are 9:30 

A.M., 230 P.M., and 8:30 P.M. The hours for visiting maximum security inmates are 1O:OO A.M., 3:OO 

P.M., and 9:OO P.M. 

Clergy Visits throughout the week (daily) are at 1:30 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. 

Visitation K 11 i e s . 

The jail staff must work in advance in the attempt to 

accommodate public visits. Available visiting space 

must be determined, the visiting area must be made 

ready, inmates must be gathered and sent to the 

visiting area, and so forth. 

Therefore, it is important for those who wish to visit 

to be at the jail to sign up for the visit one and a half 

hours (1 1/2) before the scheduled visiting time, 

and/or no later than a half hour before the scheduled 

visiting time. The available visiting spaces are 

assignGd on a first come first sew; basis, and being at 

the jail to sign up as early as possible prior to the scheduled visiting time helps to ensure your visit. The 

jail does not accept pre-registration or reserved visiting for scheduled visiting that occurs later in the day, 

week, etc. 

INMATES DURING VISITING TIME 

No one under the age of 18 years (1 8) may visit an inmate unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If 

the inmate to be visited is a parent or guardian, the requirement is satisfied. Those persons bringing 

children to visit must control their children during the visit, or the visit may be terminated. 

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Visitors are issued visiting passes. Once a visiting pass is issued the visitor may not leave the jail lobby. If 

the visitor is not present when the group of visitors are admitted, the opportunity to visit at that 

scheduled time will be deniedcanceled. Visitors may not give someone else their visiting pass. Doing so 

will result in cancellation of the visit. 

Inmates may have only one visit during the week and one visit on the weekend. The jail does not respond 

to phone calls regarding whether or not an inmate has already had a visit for the weeklweekend. 

Conveyance of contraband into the jail is a crime (Idaho Code 20-627) Visitors are encouraged not to 

bring any items to the jail other than that which is allowed. 

Items not allowed into the jail are: 

Weapons of any kind, including pocket knives, ammunition of any type, etc. 

Explosives or explosive devices 

Illegal drugs, alcohol, and/or controlled substances 

Tobacco of any form 

Backpacks and bags of any type 

Boxes andor briefcases (attorneys may be allowed into the jail with their briefcase) 

Purses 

Lockers are available for securing items while you visit. The cost of locker rental is twenty five cents 

(.25) and the quarter is returned to you when you take your things out of the locker. The jail does not 

provide changekoin for the lockers. All visitors may be subject to search 

Telephone Use Information 

The Ada County Jail provides phone service to the inmates housed at the jail. The phones are located 

within the intakebooking and cell areas for the inmate’s convenience. The inmate phone service is 

administered by International Communication Solutions of Bryan, Texas. 

Persons who have been arrested and who are attempting to bond out of the jail are provided free phone 

calls fiom the jail’s bookindintake area. Contrary to television, these persons are allowed numerous 

phone calls as opposed to the one call allowed in many movies. 

Inmates who are housed at the Ada County Jail may place collect calls fiom the jail, however, they may 

not receive incoming calls. The jail staffwill not take telephone messages for inmates housed at the jail. 

To ensure the security and safe order of the facility, the law allows jail staff to randomly monitor inmate 

telephone conversations (with the exception of attorney calls). Inmates housed at the jail are made aware 

of this. Inmates are also made aware that their phone call may be terminated should their language be 

foul, threatening, or otherwise abusive. Inmates are not allowed to place calls fiom any of the housing 

areas after 10:30 P.M. 

Local collect calls cost the accepting party $1.5 5 

Long distance prices (cost per minute) vary depending on the location to which the call is placed. In 

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addition to the cost per minute, there is a service charge of $3.00. 

If you receive an inmate call from the Ada County Jail, you have the option to accept or deny the call. 

The current message you will hear is as follows: 

"Good afternoon. Inmate name has placed a collect call to you fiom the Ada County Jail. Press 5 if you 

have a touch tone phone" (this will provide you access to a menu of various options). "If you wish to 

accept this collect call, wait for the beep, then say yes." 

There are times when people do not wish to receive calls coming fiom the inmate phones. The phone 

administrator (ICs) will block your number from such calls if you desire. To have your number blocked, 

call ICs at 1-888-246-5245. 

In the past citizens have expressed concern that they did not know they were speaking to an inmate. In an 

effort to address this concern a periodic message has been placed in all inmate calls which informs the 

receiving party that they are speaking with a jail inmate. 

Inmate Mail Information 

All mail (incoming and outgoing) must have the full name of both the sender and intended receiver clearly 

written on the envelope. 

In order to maintain security and order of the facility, law allows for st& to scan incoming and outgoing 

inmate mail. Legal mail is scanned in the inmate's presence prior to delivery. Legal mail is that mail 

going to or coming from a judge, clerk or other officer of the court, a lawyer who is a member of the 

State Bar Association, an elected official, the Sheriff (Security Service Director and or Jail Commander, 

and the Sheriffs Legal Advisor). 

Mail being sent to inmates housed at the jail may consist only of written letters and regular photographs 

(Polaroid photographs will not be delivered to the inmate, and they will be placed into the inmate's 

property). Sexually orientated photographs or material is not allowed, and will be destroyed. Writings 

must be completely understandable by the jail stafF and must not contain plans to violate state, local or 

federal laws, jail rules, coded messages, any form of intimidation or harassment to anyone, plans to move 

contraband in or out of the jail. The jail stafF will return or take as evidence any mail that is unacceptable 

or illegal. The jail staffwill not forward checks or money orders to inmates for endorsement. If such 

items are received through the mail they will be placed into the inmate's property. Also, the jail will not 

accept food items, clothing, hygiene items, etceteras, via mail or hand delivery. 

Inmates who wish to send mail to another inmate of the Ada County Jail or of another facility may only 

do so if permission is given by the jail administration. 

Newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and books must be mailed to the inmate directly by the publisher or 

bookstore. Such items mailed to the jail by a citizen will not be delivered, and will be returned to the 

sender or placed into the inmate's property. Also, such items will not be accepted at the jail via hand 

delivery. 

Inmate Property 

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Inmates are restricted in the type of personal property they may possess while incarcerated in the Ada 

County Jail. They may keep their underclothing and socks which they have on when they enter the jail, 

provided they are white. They may also, through purchases at the commissary, have six changes of 

underwear and six pairs of socks, all in white only. They may have any commissary items as long as they 

have the receipt for the same. They may have one cubic foot of flammable material, which includes legal 

documents relevant to the present criminal case, no more than five paperback books, no more than five 

magazines, no more than three current newspapers and no more than two hardbound books. You may not 

drop off books or periodicals at the jail to be delivered to an inmate. However, you may go to any retail 

bookstore, purchase the book and have the bookstore mail the books to the jail. It is important to 

remember that storage space is at a premium, and if you are going to mail books to an inmate, make them 

as compact as possible. Any books mailed to the Ada County Jail become the sole responsibility of the 

receiving inmate and are almost impossible for jail staffto keep track of. For this reason, we request that 

you do not send expensive books to the jail. 

Inmate Commissary 

Inmates are not allowed to have money in jail, but if they have money on their books, they may apply 

the same toward purchases at the inmate commissary. The commissary sales a wide variety of snacks, 

coffee and tea, hygiene items and writing material. Indigent inmates are given three stamped envelopes 

and writing paper each week and basic hygiene items. 

If you have a friend or loved one incarcerated in the Ada County Jail, and you would like to put money 

on their books so they may make commissary purchases, you may do so at the jail’s main lobby. We do 

not accept cash or personal checks and require that the money deposited be in the form of a money 

order or bank cashier’s check. We do not give receipts so you need to hang on to your check stub to 

serve as a receipt. You may deposit money 24 hours a day, however, if you deposit late at night, it may 

not get entered on the inmate’s books until a day or two later. 

Idaho state law allows the Sheriffs Office to realize a profit from items sold at the inmate commissary. 

However, this profit goes into a hnd to be used to purchase items to enhance the welfare of inmates in 

the jail. These moneys have been used for sports equipment, televisions, a higher grade of inmate shoes 

and other such items. These moneys provide a dual benefit. They allow the inmates a few comforts to 

offset the harshness of jail life without the participation of the taxpayer. 

Please see .Jail Hoiisitig for.fiirther informntioti 

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Week of 5/24/98 

Main Jail -- .-- -- - -_ 

'CCU ANNEX z:r Facility Totals 

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FAC I LlTY PODS 

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Floor Block Pod A 

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Facility Week Avg. 

ccu 90 

PODS 343 

ANNEX 48 

71 Work Release 

Center 

Pod B All CCU 

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Dorm 1 

Sex/Juwnile F 

Day Date 

- 

-- 

3 Med. 

M MF 

-. . -- - - 

4 56 

M MMMF 

2 

M 

70 

68' 

Total 

479 

488 

489 

469 

475 

481 

483 

F 

44 

50 

51 

50 

45 

45 

50 

48 

Sun 05/24/98 0 72 4 2 70 56 70 79 12 ___ __ - .- - - - 

Mon 05/25/98 

Tue 05/26/98 

Wed 65/27/98 

Thu 05/28/98 

Fri 05/29/98 

Sat 05/30198 

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._ -

- - - - 

DAlLY AVG. 

- - - -. . - ._ . - 

72 5 0 70 62 

72 5 0 70 66 

70 4 0 65 53 

68 3 0 68 65 

71 2 0 71 69 

- -.. - 

- 

67 82 12 

65 80 13 

65 79 12 

67 77 11 

66 74 13 

-- 0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

67 

71 

71 

70 

Court Commitments Rcvd 

(Days to serve in jail) 

District Court 

Magistrate Court 

70 72 2 0 71 64 71 70 13 - -. - . . - . . - - __ 

- 70 71 4 0 69 62 67 77 12 480.6 

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Work Release Center 

Alternate Sentences 

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HOME 

ARREST FACILITY WORK RELEASE CENTER SILD 

Flax Bkck 

DUlll 

Sex/Juvenik M F' IW JW' M , F MF 

Day ~ Date 

Sun 05/24/98, 53 ,11 3 , 4 , 22 1 6 I 3 0 

Mont05/25/98 53 1111 3 , 4 1 0 

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iTue/05/26/981 56 ,111 3 I 4 28 1 11 3 10 

WedF05/27/981 54 11, 3 ' 4 I26 11 3 0 

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Money Generate( 

TOTAL 

HOUSED Stay Type ## Days 

Work - .- Release 451 

HomeArrest __ __ 20 

Federal 169 

State 101 

SILD 219 

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Total 

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550 

559 

~ 563 

MI 

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Thu 051281981 53 11 3 4 34 I 4 30 

Sat 05/30/98 53 11 3 4 34 8 20 

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' Fri ,05/29/98' 52 11' 3 1 28 1 7 - 30 

546 

548 

554 

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Ada County LocalTulk 

This page is dedicated to expressing both our thoughts and yours on contemporary issues and events. 

This is NOT meant to be an official news page (see \c?\ h I \, ciit \) or represent the official position of 

Ada County, Sheriff Killeen, or the Sheriffs Office staff. Feel free to e-mail us your comments and if 

they're appropriate, we'll post them here. We will not post your e-mail address (unless you want us to). 

We regularly receive requests about obtaining information on sexual offenders who live in the area. We 

applaud the legislature for recently making it easier for the public to gain access to information on sexual 

offenders. While there is certainly a privacy concern for the individual, there even more certainly is a 

need for the public to be able to protect their children. The bill will become effective July 1 , 1998 and 

reads in part: 

18-8323. PUBLIC ACCESS TO SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION. Information 

within the sexual offender registry collected pursuant to this chapter is subject to release only as provided 

by this section. 

(1) The department or sheriff shall provide public access to information contained in the central sexual 

offender registry by written request only. The department shall promulgate rules defining the processes 

for providing information to the public and the requirements for retention of inquiry records by the 

department and sheriff 

(2) The department and sheriff will respond to requests for sexual offender registry information within ten 

( 10) working days of receipt of the written request. 

(a) Any person may inquire about a named individual by submitting an information request form obtained 

from the department or shes. The department shall promulgate rules outlining the methods and means 

of submitting requests. Information required for inquiry shall include the individual's full name and 

address, or full name and date of birth. The requester shall provide his full name, street address and 

driver's license or social security number. 

(b) Any person may request a list of registered sexual offenders by geographic area, such as by county or 

by zip code area, as determined by rule, by submitting an information request form obtained from the 

department or shd. The requester shall provide his full name, street address and driver's license, social 

security number, or state identification number. 

(c) Schools, organizations working with youth, women or other vulnerable populations may request a 

statewide list or lists by geographic area within the state. 

(d) The department and shd may collect a fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each inquiry response. 

(e) Information to be provided includes the offender's name, address, any aliases or prior names, date of 

birth, the crime of conviction, and the place of conviction. The information provided shall also state 

whether the offender is a violent sexual predator. 

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(0 Identity of the offenderk employer or educational institution currently attended will not be provided 

for any registered sexual offender. 

(8) Where a crime category such as "incest" may serve to identifjl a victim, that crime will be reported as 

section 18-5606, Idaho Code. 

(h) Any information identifylng any person related to, living with, working for, employing or otherwise 

associated with a registered sexual offender shall be excluded fiom release. 

(3) The department shall provide to any person, upon written request and at a reasonable cost, 

determined by the department, a photograph of any registered sexual offender which the department 

maintains in its central sexual offender registry. The department shall respond to requests for photographs 

within ten (10) working days of receipt. 

To see the full version of the bill, see httD://w.idwr state id.us/oasis/S1297.html 

TOWARD THE REDUCTION/PREVENTION OF ROAD 

RAGE: 

My suggestion is to use the internet to log serious offenses different driver observes. 

One of the reasons drivers lose patience with another is a sense of powerlessness. Any one of us who 

drives in heavy traffic very often, sees a number of dangerous behaviors. Examples would include : 

*tailgating, 

*changing lanes with less than safe distance either behind or in fiont, 

*speeding combined with weaving in and out of traffic, 

*merging without checking or yielding when entering a fieeway 

We all have experienced the start, or adrenaline surge right after some driver behaves this way. The more 

we feel placed at risk, the greater offense is taken. 

Many use the strategy of backing off and getting out of the way, or letting aggressive drivers pass. Still, 

if we experience too many risky events in rapid succession fear can grow and the seeds of anger begin. 

I suggest using a specially developed form page on your web site to record observations. After seeing 

a significant offense, a driver, having noted the plate number and other details, could log on to your site 

and check the type of hazard, time place etc. Software could accumulate the listings and sort them by 

plate number. 

If a driver is cited at a later time, these observations could be accessed. If a number of different drivers 

had filed an observation of the same or similar offense, this could be considered when the offending driver 

appears. It might be helpll to include a question such as the following on the form, "DO you wish the 

opportunity to appear as witness should this driver be summoned for a similar offense?" 

A parallel use might be to mail a form letter to owner of the offending vehicle after a certain number of 

similar observations had been made in a predetermined time span. 

As our community grows, aggressive drivers may assume they are more anonymous and willing to risk 

exposing their "darker" driving behaviors.. I believe a communication process of this sort could alert 

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offenders that they are not anonymous. 

I am sure a great number of safeguards would need to be included to prevent abuse, however, I believe 

the idea would work and extend the effectiveness of law enforcement and help retain our sense of 

community. 

I Yours for a safer community 

This is an intriguing suggestion, but may have legal implications both in the admissibility of the evidence 

and in our posting of the information. We will get a legal opinion and post it soon. Thanks for the 

suggestion -- it's nice to see someone who is willing to offer solutions. 

>As we guessed. the evidence would be inadmissible in court because it would be an unpro\.cn allegation and tlicrefore 

can't be used against a defendant. Secondly. they also coilfirmed that it would be a Iiolation for us to post unsubstantiated 

or unadjudcatcd violations. Keep in mind that we do accept complaints about dn\m or recklessly dnven \,chicles by 

pcople calling dspatch (3774790). the Sclective Trafic Enforcemcnt Program Ofice (3774623). or this wcb site's 

e-mail.< 

QLJESTION ABOUT CONCEALED WEAPONS: 

I have recently obtained a Concealed Weapons permit. What procedure should I follow upon being 

approached by a Law Enforcement Officer when I am caving a concealed weapon? Obviously I would 

NOT want to reach under the seat of my vehicle to display the weapon on the seat or dashboard. 

This is a very good question to ask The best thing to do is leave the weapon wherever it is at, stay in 

your vehicle. and rest your hands on the top of the steering wheel When the officer contacts you. let him 

know that you have a concealed weapons permit and where the weapon is at Even if you don't have 

your weapon with you. you should let the officer know you have a permit since it will show up during 

checks and may leave the officer wondering if you have one 

COMhlENT ON MURDER SUSPECT: 

Hello from Virginia. My wife and I enjoyed your site. My wife is from Boise originally, and her two 

cousins were the ones murdered by Custidio, who now resides in your jail. Knowing that Idaho is a 

conservative state as is Virginia, I sincerely hope senor Custidio has a really unpleasant stay as the guest 

of Ada County. 

Keep up the good work! 

QUESTION ABOUT UPDATES: 

I have checked this site several times, and commend you on the improvements. The entire web site if 

very helpfbl and informative. How often do you plan to update the jail roster? I realize it's 

time-consuming, but it's very helpful. Does your computer system have the ability to transfer the daily 

roster that's available in the foyer of the jail to this website? If not, could it be upgraded? That might cut 

down on duplicate work. Keep up the good work -- it's appreciated. 

As you commented on, it's currently very difficult to manage such a large source of data and get it into a 

useable form for the Internet. Just recently we were able to cut the time drastically, so we should be 

updating it at least once per week, probably every Monday. Currently we don't have the resources to 

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make it real-time (or even daily) information, but we're working on the process and hope to streamline it 

even more, thereby decreasing the time between updates. 

Thanks for the feedback on what's important. It's this type of message that helps us know what people 

would like to see. The site is for you and for the other people we serve, so when we yet these messages, 

it helps us know where to focus our efforts. 

PlJBLIC INFORMATION ACCESS: 

We use the terminal at the traffic court building to look up public information. In the near future, will 

we be able to look this up on our home computer instead? 

The terminals at the Traffic Court building on Barrister or the Courthouse at 5th & Jefferson provide an 

excellent source of information to look up information about arrest warrants, property, and other public 

access documents. Unfortunately, the limitations of downloading will likely prohibit such access over 

the Internet for some time to come. For example, in our "Jail Roster" section. there is a link (Final) that 

lists every inmate. That document varies from 1200 to 1500 records, and often crashes older computers 

because of the file size. We'd like to put outstanding arrest narrants on this site. but there are about 

20.000 of them and that's a vew small fraction of the entire arrest database. so voii can see that currentlv 

it's not practical. Thanks for the question. 

Submit to: rnailbosGaadasheriff.org 

Please type "LocalTalk" in the subject line. 

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Index: 

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR 

HOME INVASION ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING 

Lee Wesley Corder was flown back to Boise yesterday fiom Idaho Falls where he had been 

arrested the previous day. Corder is charged in the home invasion robbery and kidnapping of 

78-year-old Ruby Basabe, which occurred about 8:OO a.m. January 30, 1998, at 4566 Willow 

Creek Road, north of Eagle. This is the second time Lee Corder has been charged with a 

felony crime at this residence. The first time was for a burglary committed at this residence in 

1989. Corder was convicted of that burglary and served time in the Idaho State Penitentiary. 

On January 30, Corder lay in wait outside the residence while a neighbor walked up the 

driveway. Corder confronted the neighbor at gunpoint and when the resident opened her 

fiont door, Corder entered the home along with the neighbor. He then restrained both 

victims with duct tape, stole $1 50 in cash and fled the scene in Basabe’s vehicle. Deputies 

immediately organized a search for the suspect and were able to collect evidence at the scene 

and at a location near Hill Road and Highway 55. Arrest warrants were obtained based upon 

evidence left at the scene and elsewhere. 

Corder, who is a resident of Kuna, will be arraigned this afternoon in Magistrates Court on 

charges of Robbery, Kidnapping and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. 

Deputy Phyllis Kaufman Retires 

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Deputy Phyllis Kaufman's 

retirement ceremony was held 

Friday April 24 at the Sheriffs 

Office. Phyllis has worked for 

the Sheriffs Office since 1978 

as our Crime Prevention 

Specialist. She is well known 

throughout the community and I regon for her dedication to 

crime prevention programs. 

She laid the foundation for our area in many programs such 

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as Neightborhood Watch, Block Home, Operation Identification, and a multitude of public 

presentations, many of which included McGruff the Crime Dog. 

The members of the Sheriffs Office and our community will dearly miss the always present 

smile and willingness to help. We wish her and her husband Pat well. 

Legal Aspects of Deadly Force 

Members of the Sheriffs Office will be teaching a class on the legalities of deadly force on 

Saturday May 11, 1998 at the Sheriffs Office on Barrister Drive. The class will fulfill the 

training requirement for residents to obtain a Concealed Weapons permit. For more 

information, please call 377-6568. 

Milton Creagh Speaks to Jail Inmates 

campaign, Creagh sent a powefil message to the inmate listeners by not only talking about 

drugs and the affect they have on an individuals life, but he spoke on parenting and 

responsibility to one's family and children. One inmate later wrote to us saying ". . .We all left 

with the hope and motivation to change our lives. Thank you." 

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We thank Mr. Creagh for his time and effort and hope that his message helps people 

everywhere think about the devastating affect drugs can have on people. 

Children at Risk Early Intervention Planning Group 

The Sheriffs Office is involved in a program that is planning how to identifjl children or 

teenagers who are at risk, then provide them and their families with intervention that 

prevents educational and legal problems. The program is led by volunteers who come 

together under the name of the Early Intervention Planning Group. This group includes 

representatives from law enforcement, schools, Health and Welfare, B. S.U., legislature, 

private providers etc. If you are interested in participating in the planning group, the 

meetings are held monthly. The next meeting is on Thursday May 21, at 1:30 P.M and will 

be held at the Sheriffs Office. Anyone interested in attending can call the Sheriffs Office 

Juvenile Crime Unit at 377-6699. In the hture, we will announce resources for parents of 

at-risk children, but at this time it limited to participation in the planning group. 

Deputies Work With Youth for Eagle Skateboard Park 

On 2/24/98 DeDutv Justin Helm. a member of the 

., Eagle Community Policing Team, and 

approximately 11 Eagle youths came before the 

Eagle City council with their thoughts on how 

they can have an active role in establishing a 

community skateboard park. 

Deputy Helm introduced two of these youths, 

Matt Chambers and Mike Mcurry, to the Eagle 

Council. They presented their ideas on ways to 

insure that this park would be a safe alternative 

to skate boarding around town and how, if they 

help build the park, would then have a vested interest in keeping it a place that can be 

enjoyed by all the youths of Eagle. Council person Nancy Merrill has been instrumental in 

planting the seed in these youths that if they are to have a place they can call their own then 

they will also have to take ownership in all phases of this planned park. The location of the 

park is slated for the comer of State Street and Edgewood. 

The Eagle Community Policing team is excited to begin establishing relationships with the 

youth of Eagle, which in the long run will not only help build a park, but will build something 

much more valuable, and that is trust and understanding. 

Eagle Community Appreciation Day 

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The Ada County Sheriffs Office and the City of 

Eagle teamed up during the first annual customer 

appreciation day in an effort to get the word out 

on community policing in Eagle. The idea behind 

this event was to let the citizens of Eagle know 

that there are many businesses in Eagle willing to 

serve the needs of the Eagle community. The 

event was sponsored by the Eagle Chamber of 

Commerce and was held at the Musick & Sons 

event center in Eagle on February 7th from 10: 00 

a.m. to 4:OO p.m. The Ada county sheriffs office 

had the entire community policing team at the event; including Sgt. Ron Freeman, and 

Deputies Jon McDaniel, Justin Helm, and Brian Hippe. The deputies had a great time 

passing out pencils and coloring books, answering questions, and giving people a chance to 

get to know their Eagle Community Policing Team. We look forward to future 

opportunities like this to build partnerships for a safer community. 

Idaho Hunter Education 

Call Lt. Ted Bowers at 377-671 7 to sign up. Cost is the normal fee charged by Fish and 

Game ($3 or $5, charged to help defray the costs of printed materials provided to students). 

The next class has not yet been scheduled, but we plan to do about 3 sessions per year. If 

there is sufficient demand, we have an avid Bow Hunter who is interested in teaching Bow 

Hunter Education. 

DO YOU HAVE SUGGESTIONS? 

As more opportunities to serve the public come up, we will provide classes on more subjects. 

We would be interested in hearing from you concerning any topics that you believe might be 

appropriate for us to teach. If you have a suggestion for training that we could offer, please e 

mail us at mailbox@adasheriE.org. We will consider your idea, and get back to you. 

Jail Substance Abuse Treatment Program dates: 

Group #43 May 19, 1998 through June 1 1,1998 

Group #44 June 30, 1998 through July 23,1998 

Group #45 July 28, 1998 through August 20, 1998 

Group #46 August 25, 1998 through September 17, 1998 

Group #47 September 22, 1998 through October 15, 1998 

Group #48 October 27, 1998 through November 19, 1998 

For more information about the program, see the description in the Jail .Alternatives page. 

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Official Unveiling of Our Internet Web Site 

Contact Person: Sgt. Gary Raney (208) 377-7377 

The Ada County Sheriffs Office is proud to announce the unveiling of its Internet web site 

www.adasheriff org. The site began with a desire to be more accessible to the people who 

use our services. Sheriff Vaughn Killeen said, "This is an ideal use of the Internet technology 

to help us communicate better with the people we serve. We wanted to be more accessible 

both in providing information about the Sheriffs Office and in providing a convenient way 

that people could contact us and work cooperatively to impact crime." 

The web site is currently divided into four major areas: 

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3. 

4. 

NEWS & INFORMATION - This section includes "Local Talk that is similar to an 

editorial page, "News & Events" that lists upcoming programs and events as well as 

news releases and current information, and "Crime Information" that provides a listing 

of recent property crimes in our jurisdiction and crime trends by month and year. 

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION - This includes information about the 

structure of our agency, our obligations, some of our history, and career opportunities 

with us. 

JAIL INFORMATION - People can access information about the operation of the 

jail, alternative sentencing programs, and the rules for inmates, visitors, and others 

who may have contact with the jail or an inmate in it. Furthermore, we have a 

regularly updated Inmate Roster of those people who are currently incarcerated and a 

spreadsheet of statistics about inmate populations. 

OUR SERVICES - Throughout this area people can learn about the various services 

the Sheriffs Office provides to the people of Ada County. This information includes 

our patrol services, traffic enforcement services, Gang Unit, Detectives, Crime 

Prevention, Narcotics Unit, Civil Process Section, Public Safety Dispatch, and Central 

Records Section. 

Maybe one of the best resources the site offers is the ability to ask questions and make 

requests through e-mail services. People can provide tips on crimes, make traffic 

enforcement requests, and seek other information through the site. 

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Josef Munch was honored in a retirement ceremony January 30. Deputy Munch was well 

known for his ever-present teddy bear for the children and his personal dedication of placing 

markers at the scene of fatal accidents along Ada County roadways. Joe leaves a legacy of 

being not only a dedicated law enforcement officer, but a human being who cared about 

protecting people and keeping the streets of Ada County a safe place to drive. We wish him 

and his wife Shirley the best in their new beginning. 

Community Gang Prevention Team Survey 

In August of 1997, the Criminology Department of Boise State University conducted a 

survey on behalf of the Community Gang Prevention Team to determine how the community 

felt concerning several youth gang related issues. Two hundred seventy (270) survey forms 

were returned from a total of 680 mailed out. The five most frequently cited concerns were: 

Speeding was described as a concern by 86% of respondents. 

Profanity or foul language by students in public areas was described as a concern by 

80% of respondents. 

Seventy-six percent felt teenagers using drugs or alcohol was a concern. 

Unsupervised youth, especially after school was noted as a concern by 72% of 

respondents. 

A lack of recreation for kids was noted by 70%. 

Our community is a safe place to live and work. Only 20% of respondents said they had 

observed gang behavior and only 4% said they or a member of their family had been 

threatened or bothered by gang members in the past twelve months. 

Local government agencies are working together to do doing something about youth gangs. 

The Community Gang Prevention Team was formed in October of 1996 and we have been 

working hard at developing a community approach to the problem of youth gangs. Our goals 

for 1997 were to survey the community to determine perceptions and to distribute an 

educational pamphlet to every residence in our community. Both of these goals were 

accomplished. 

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The survey pointed out that the public is not aware of the recreational opportunities that are 

available. We need to focus on educating our citizens concerning what is currently available 

and we need to find ways to transport some kids to and from recreation events. Also, we 

lack a central directory of recreational events, and we're going to try to fix that. The survey 

also pointed out that many people have drug or gang information but don't report it. We're 

going to find ways to make it easier to anonymously report this to police. 

We also plan to do these things in 1998: 

Bring adults and youth together to develop mutual respect through education. 

Create and maintain an Internet web site. 

Develop a mechanism to identifjl problem children early, then intervene in a positive 

way. 

How to Keep Kids from Joining Gangs 

Parents must be involved in their children's lives. Kids join gangs when they don't get 

recognition, identity and status in their family. One survey respondent summed it up best 

when she said: "Love, affection, curfews, boundaries, high expectations, goals, time, hugs, 

meals together and family is the cure." If we can only figure out ways to do more of these 

things, our juvenile problems will begin to disappear. 

For more information on the Community Gang Prevention Team, call the Chairman at 377 

6717. 

P E RC E PT IO N 

Crack houses are a problem 

No recreation for kids 

R EA L I TI' 

There are no known crack houses 

Methamphetamine (known as crank) is a large 

problem. 

We have many recreational opportunities for 

youth. We lack a bulletin board to learn about 

recreational opportunities and sometimes 

transportation. 

We presently have about 60 youth gangs in 

our community representing nine different 

gang types. The first gang appeared in Boise 

in 1987. The number continues to rise. 

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TELEPHONE NUMBERS 

Recreation 

Boise Parks and Recreation.. .3 84-4240 

YMCA.. .344-5501 

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Community Youth Connection.. .384-4 177 

Safe Place ... 344-9098 

Boys & Girls Club ... 321-9157 

Sheriff 

Ada County.. .3 77-6644 

Dispatch.. .3 77-6790 

Community Gang Prevention Team.. .377-67 17 

Juvenile Court Services 

To Become a Volunteer. ..364-3000 

Police 

Boise PD. ..377-6752 

Meridian PD ... 888-6678 

Garden City PD ... 377-2018 

Crime Stoppers.. ,343-COPS 

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SherifS s Civil Process Sales 

The following is a list of court ordered sales that the Sheriffs Office will conduct pursuant to State law. 

Sorry, no sales are currently scheduled. 

For additiorial information, please call the Civil Section of the Sheriffs Ofice at (208) 377-6716. 

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