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MISLEADING PHONE SOLICITATIONS: (02/01/08) We are very concerned about certain telephone solicitation calls that are currently being made to the citizens of this state. We have been contacted by people who have gotten telephone calls in the last few days wherein the caller claims to represent the "ISP" and is soliciting donations. These calls are NOT from ISP. The Idaho State Police (ISP) does NOT engage in fundraising. These calls are NOT from us. We are the Idaho State Police Association (ISPA), an independant employee association. Our membership is made up of current sworn ISP officers, ISP civillain employees and retired ISP officers & employees. We (ISPA) do have a fundraising center right here in Boise. We are extremely diligent in how we treat the citizens in Idaho that we call. None of our personnel from the call center state that they represent the ISP because they don't. Our call center personnel say they represent the Idaho State Police Association. [More information soon]
ISPA MAGAZINE: (01/10/08) Graphic Productions of Blackfoot, Idaho are the new official publishers of ISPA's Idaho State Police Magazine. If you are a potential advertiser or a returning advertisor in our publication, click HERE for more information. Thank you for supporting ISPA and the Idaho State Police Magazine.
ISPA BOARD MEETING - UPDATE: (05/01/08) The Spring 2008 ISPA Board Meeting is now history. The meetings, which were held in Meridian, were March 31 through April 2. There is a brief synopsis and/or highlights of each day that can be viewed by clicking HERE.
The Fall 2007 semi-annual gathering of the board was held in the Boise/Meridian area. The minutes of those meetings are available for viewing by logging into the member area. The Board had a full agenda including a visit from ISP's Director, Colonel Jerry Russell. Click HERE for more information and photos. To view some photos from the Spring 2007 Board Meetings (Boise, Feb. 23-24), click HERE. To view photos and a brief synopsis of the Fall 2006 meetings, click HERE.
ISPA MAGAZINE SPRING 2008 ISSUE - UPDATE: (05/19/08) The Spring 2008 issue if ISPA's Idaho State Police Magazine is out. It is the first issue published by Graphic Productions of Blackfoot. Click HERE for a PREVIEW. If you have not gotten your copy of this issue, contact you local ISPA Chapter President. Clicking on the above link also leads to information about the previous two issues.
CHAPTER 4 PRESIDENCY: (02/09/08) The results are in and the incumbant Chapter 4 Presidency has been retained. Go to the Chapters pages or log in to the secure member area for more information.
MEMBER AREA: (01/26/08) Members please log in to the member area to see new additions and updates to information for members. Some of the new or updated items include a request for member volunteers to sit on a panel, scholarship information and more. Members go to the member area by clicking on the "Log In" link on the menu at left. If you do not have your user name and password, get them from your Chapter President.
The member area was updated 01/26/08 concerning the investment panel. The deadline for submitting your name to be on the panel was Jan. 31.
ISPA SCHOLARSHIP: (01/15/08) The deadline for submitting an application for an ISPA scholarship is quickly approaching. Completed applications must be submitted to your local Chapter President by January 31. For more information and to obtain an application, please log in to the member area.
FUNDRAISING CENTER: (01/19/08) January marks the one year anniversary of our fundraising center. The center, which is located on Barnes Drive in Boise, was staffed and calls were being made on January 24, 2007. The official opening was January 29. Callers and other staff of the center are employees of ISPA which gives us more control over the funds and practices of the staff. We would like to thank Aaron Merchon who recently stepped down as Manager of the center to pursue his goals. Replacing Aaron as Manager is Justin Derrer. To see more about the call center and to read bios of our staff, click HERE.
TAX TIME: (05/01/08) Tax time is here again. You can visit the main page of the IRS website by clicking HERE. Visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website by clicking HERE. If you're due a refund, you can check your Idaho tax refund status online by clicking HERE. The IRS also has a way to check for you federal refund online. For more information, requirements and a link to the server, click HERE
ISPA STORE: (11/25/07) Are you looking for a unique gift for a friend, family member ... or yourself? Our store has a few new items along with some old favorites. Two new caps are being offered featuring camo designs with the ISP patch. Another popular cap is the ISPA Bulldog. We also have a nice selection of clothing, bags, gifts, mugs, glassware and items for infants/toddlers. Check out our store today! Then come back often as the store is undergoing changes weekly. For those of you living outside Idaho, we will soon be making it possible for you to order directlly from this site using your credit or debit card ... or your PayPal account.
25 YEAR SERVICE RING, WATCH & PENDANT - UPDATE: (03/12/08) Are you nearing your 25 years of service mark with ISP? ISPA members now have a choice. You can have the 25 year service ring, watch or pendant. For more information, instructions for ordering and to see these finely crafted items (including photos of the pendant and new photos of the ring), go to the Membership page.
NEWS FROM THE CHAPTERS: (07/31/07) When you hear a story about a state trooper wrestling an alligator that was found in someone's yard, you'd probably assume this happened in Florida, right? Perhaps not. On July 21 an Idaho State Trooper, Chris Nelson, and a Bonneville County Deputy "took an alligator into custody." For the full story and a photo of the suspect gator, click HERE.
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(05/28/07) The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce also recently held their Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Dinner. Watch here for news and photos.
REGION 4 TROOPER SHOT: (08/01/07) Chris Glenn, a Trooper in Region 4 (Twin Falls/Jerome) was shot and seriously wounded on Dec. 20, 2006, after stopping an armed robbery suspect on State Highway 74 just south of Twin Falls. As a result of a wound to his neck, he is now paralyzed from the chest down. After nearly ten weeks of treatment and care, Trooper Glenn was released from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Trooper Glenn is now back home in the Magic Valley after several months in Boise for further recovery and rehabilitation. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Glenn and his family. ISPA would also like to thank the many citizens of this state for their continued support of Chris and his family through many fundraising activities around Idaho. For more updates, also see the Chapters page and read News From Chapter 4. Also see the related article in the current (Summer 2007) issue of the Idaho State Police Magazine.
REFRESH: (02/26/07) Refresh, refresh, refresh! Ensure you are seeing the most current information on this site and not a version saved in your web browser's cache from the last time you visited. Hit that refresh button now!
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS: (05/28/07) Trooper Eric Stroh (Region 1), who is a Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserve and was serving in Iraq, was injurred last year when an IED exploded near his vehicle. He was evacuated to Germany where he was treated for his injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with Trooper Stroh, his family and friends. For a brief story featuring Stroh on ktvb.com, click HERE.
Sgt. Matt Manning (Chapter 5 member and a Sergeant in Region 5) was featured in a news story on ABC Local News 8 (Idaho Falls/Pocatello) after narrowly avoiding serious injury or death when a van struck his patrol vehicle in October 2005. The driver of the van was fleeing from area police and Sgt. Manning was standing near his patrol car, after deploying a "spike strip," when the van swerved and struck Sgt. Manning's vehicle which was on the side of the highway. The news interview, including a video from another police vehicle's "dash camera" showing the spectacular crash, can be seen HERE. (This link takes you to www.youtube.com)
Trooper Fritz Zweigart (from Region 5 and ISPA Chapter 5) joins Trooper Mike Winans, RCO DeLisa Orren and RCCS Camille Holladay as featured "HOMETOWN Heroes" in the Idaho State Journal. See the reprint HERE.
LEGAL DEFENSE PLAN: (11/20/06) ISPA members can sign up for the PLEA (Profession Law Enforcement Association) Legal Defense Plan. Plan members in good standing are also protected by a $5000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy at no additional cost. Sign up now! For more information and an application, go to the Membership page.
ELECTION DAY 2006: (11/12/06) This past Nov. 7 was Election Day. See unoffical election results on the website of the Idaho Secretary of State HERE.
NEWS FROM ISP: (02/11/07) ISP is looking for a few good people. If you would like information on any open position, please visit ISP's Human Resources site HERE.
2007 FALLEN OFFICER MEMORIAL: (05/28/07) The annual memorial service recently concluded. We hope to have photos on this site soon. If you are an ISPA member and a sworn (uniformed) ISP officer and you're interested in attending the 2008 Fallen Officer Memorial next May, please fill out an application found HERE [Microsoft Word format]. The application must be completed and submitted for board review prior to the Spring Board Meeting.
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE: As I write this Chairman’s Article for the Idaho State Police Magazine, I would like to start off with thanking Representative Rich Wills for drafting, sponsoring and carrying House Bill 602 in this year’s Legislative session. Without Representative Wills’ hard work, dedication, and previous work experience with the Idaho State Police, I think 602 would have just been a dream. (FULL MESSAGE)
LEGISLATIVE NEWS: House Bill 602 was signed by Governor Kempthorne on March 30. Many thanks to the members who took the time to email, call or otherwise contact their legislators. This was a great team effort between the Idaho State Police, ISPA and key legislators. Actually there are many people to thank including Rep. Rich Wills, Chairman Fred Rice and Steve Raschke. Of course, we want to thank all of the legislators who showed their support for the men and women in ISP by passing this bill.
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