Boise Police Department

It’s a big game tonight for Boise State! Former Bronco and Boise Police Officer Darren Lee will be there with the team as they get ready to play Utah State. When he’s not helping out Boise State Athletics, he’s protecting and serving the rest of the students and staff at the university.

The Boise Police Bomb Squad is a specially trained and nationally certified group of detectives with a very important job. They respond to calls for service across our state involving suspicious devices and explosive materials. As part of their ongoing training, these detectives will build realistic mock devices to simulate real-world scenarios. They use their unique skillset and some pretty awesome tools to safely collect, examine, identify, and render suspicious and explosive devices safe.

Overnight, around 1 am, Boise Police officers were called to assist an armed person in crisis on the Connector. Our officers were able to take a calm, compassionate, and tactical approach, thanks to their training in de-escalation and crisis intervention, to safely resolve the situation. Officers utilized a drone to allow for more time and space in their response. They talked with the person over the phone, and through planning and thoughtful communication, officers resolved the situation just after 3 am without incident or injury. We are grateful for the tools, teamwork, and training that help bring these difficult situations to a safe conclusion. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You are not alone.

The Boise Police Department’s Motor Unit is working hard and having some fun while doing it! You’ll find them patrolling school zones, traveling along some of our busiest roads and providing their services at special events, all with the goal of getting you where you need to be, safe and sound.

Say hello to Officer Liz Guzman, our new Hispanic Community Liaison Officer. She’s stepping into the role following Cpl. Ed Moreno’s retirement, and this week she joined KTVB on the News at Noon to share a little bit about herself and her goals as the new liaison.

After 28 years of law enforcement service, Cpl. Ed Moreno retired from the Boise Police Department. After joining Boise PD in 2002, he took on many important roles in the department, most recently as the Downtown Neighborhood Contact Officer. But he is most well-known for his role as the Hispanic Community Liaison Officer. In 2015, Cpl. Moreno was asked to become the department’s first Hispanic Community Liaison Officer, and it was a title he gladly accepted, because it was the type of work he had already been doing on his own for many years. 

Cpl. Moreno’s personal dedication to better serving the Hispanic Community through outreach and education helped bridge the gap between the department and so many in our community. He seized any opportunity to share important safety information with the public, like being a regular guest on several local Spanish-language radio stations, including La Grande, La Ley, and Salt and Light radio , and partnering with the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs. He got more officers involved in the outreach with important events like the annual Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit at Boise State University. In the months leading up to this day, he ensured that Officer Liz Guzman, the next Hispanic Community Liaison, was prepared to step into this important role. We are grateful to Cpl. Moreno for his true dedication and heart for service, and we wish him a long and happy retirement!

It’s National Forensic Science Week, so of course, we want to highlight the amazing work being done by our Crime Lab Criminalists and our Community Service Officers. Whether they’re in the lab or out on a crime scene, they’re using their skills and expertise to document, collect, and analyze the evidence. During an investigation, anything from fingerprints, fibers, and stains to cartridge cases and gunshot residue can be the key to helping our detectives solve the case and bring justice to victims.

It was a busy Labor Day weekend for air travel at the Boise Airport and our canine unit was right there alongside our team ensuring a safe and secure airport for all passengers. These highly trained dogs and their handlers play an essential role in airport operations, from explosive detection to patrol. Their dedication, skill, and teamwork are a vital part of keeping our community moving safely. We’re proud to share this short highlight video showcasing our K9 unit in action.

It was a busy Labor Day weekend for air travel at the Boise Airport and our canine unit was right there alongside our team ensuring a safe and secure airport for all passengers. These highly trained dogs and their handlers play an essential role in airport operations, from explosive detection to patrol. Their dedication, skill, and teamwork are a vital part of keeping our community moving safely. We’re proud to share this short highlight video showcasing our K9 unit in action.

A big congratulations to our four newest Boise Police Officers! They took their oath earlier this week during their Academy Graduation and swearing-in ceremony. Welcome to the Boise Police Department, and thank you for your service.