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Happy to hear BPD K9 Jardo is resting up after his first walk this morning. Jardo had surgery last night after being shot. Thanks to all!
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Boise Police are searching for a missing 11-year-old named Rebecca or Becky for short. Becky was last seen playing outside her home near Cherry Lane and Vista around 4pm on Friday. If anyone has seen Becky please call police at 208-377-6790. cityofboise.org/news/police/…
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Officers are responding to a report of shots fired at the mall on N. Milwaukee. People are asked to avoid the area. More information will be available here as it is confirmed.
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After several Pokemon Go related calls overnight, officers remind players not to trespass on private property or be in parks after dark.
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Cpl. Chris Davis was released from Saint Als today. We anxiously await the day when our 2nd injured officer will be allowed to go home. 🙏
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Is anyone missing a horse? This guy was found walking down the street in the area of Taft and Sycamore. Officers and @BoiseFire found him and he is hanging out at Fire Station 9.
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Yep we felt it too. No reports of damage at this time. Stay safe out there Boise. Call us if you need us.
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Officers brought their snow shovels to work & in between calls headed for driveways that needed a little help. Thank you to everyone who shoveled a little snow for their neighbor or who hit the sidewalks all the way down the street. We see you, we appreciate you. Happy snow day!
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BPD is investigating a shot fired in the area of protestors at the Capitol. NO ONE WAS INJURED. The shooter is in custody. At this time it’s being investigated as an unintentional or accidental discharge. The protest continues to be calm and there are no other acts violence.
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Officers are continuing to secure the scene, there are multiple reports of injuries. One person is in custody.
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Huge surprise for injured officers & Notre Dame fans Kevin Holtry & Chris Davis! Thank you for the shout out Coach Brian Kelly! @NDFootball
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Five people and a Boise Police officer were injured in this event. Police are making notifications to family of those involved and continuing to clear the mall.
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We can't wait to see you tomorrow morning, @iamrodneysmith and help you out in taking care of the lawn of a veteran family here in Boise. See you soon!
Hey @PortlandPolice , @VancouverPDUSA , @BoisePD , @BillingsPD ,@CasperPolice , @DenverPolice . I will be in each of your cities this week . Would love to have a officer from each of your departments join me at a lawn when I’m in your cities.
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Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Miranda rights will not change the way Boise Police train or administer Miranda rights. Our police department is committed to protecting the rights of all people (1/2)
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Boise police have secured the scene of an officer involved shooting near W. Myrtle and S. Capitol Blvd. The injured subject was rushed to a local hospital. The Ada County Critical Incident Task Force has been activated to investigate. More information will be available soon.
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Officers continuing to work their way though the mall to clear each business. It is expected to take a little while. We have no further information indicating additional threats at this time.
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If you missed the eclipse this morning… don’t worry. Our officers were on the lookout 🕶️
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Officers wish former BSU qb Grant Hedrick luck as he starts new career in law enforcement with Independence (OR) PD
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Update: One of the officers injured in today's shooting is in critical but stable condition, 2nd officer is in fair condition.
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Great news! Becky has been found safe. She was with a friend and found near Riverside Elementary School.
BPD is following up on leads and w/friends/family in the search for Becky, 11. At this time there is no evidence of an abduction. BPD is increasing the number of investigators. Any new info will be relayed to the public as it is confirmed. Anyone who has seen Becky 📞 208-3776790
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What a great morning joining @iamrodneysmith as he helped out a wonderful Boise family today. Rodney and a crew of BPD officers mowed the lawn of Sal and Kathy, who are both Army veterans. It was a great honor to serve this fine couple who served our country.
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Update: Great news! Marcus, Mindy, Ambria and Scout have been found safe and are heading home. The family spent the night in their truck near Spring Shores after getting stuck. Snowmobilers found them today & were able to pull them out. Thanks to everyone who shared the message.
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Sometimes you fight crime, sometimes you change a tire in the Whole Foods parking lot. Kudos to Corporal Orton for being great at both! #Boisekind
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It is with great sadness that the Boise Police Department shares the news that retired BPD Captain Vern Bisterfeldt passed away yesterday. He served his community honorably for 53 years as an officer, Boise City Council member and Ada County Commissioner.
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To show their appreciation, first responders turned on their lights and shared a heartfelt thank you to hosptial staff @StLukesHealth tonight during shift change. @GCPDIdaho @BoiseFire @AdaParamedics #fightcorona
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Great news and thank you! Innocent was found by a community member lost about 2.5 miles away from where he went missing. Thank you for keeping your eyes open and sharing the message.
BPD is searching for a missing 10 yr old named Innocent. He left Morley Nelson Elem near Northview/Cole after school and may have gotten lost trying to walk home as he is new to the area. This is a photo of him leaving school today. Anyone with info is asked to call 208-377-6790
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BPD has responded to dozens of crashes this evening due to the weather. Officers are seeing lots of icy roads especially on the overpasses and bridges. If you don’t have to drive, please stay home, if you do need to go out, please take it slow and stay safe.
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As winter weather continues across the Boise area make sure to slow down, watch your distance, and drive for the conditions. With slick roads and lower visibility you need to be driving slower than the speed limit. Stay safe Boise!
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Good news: Hassan has been found safe and is back with his family.
Boise Police officers are looking for a missing 14-year-old named Hassan. He was last seen Saturday around 9:45am in the area of S. Vista Ave. and W. Cherry Lane. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts and white Nike shoes(picture included).(1/2)
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4/ As a department we find it unacceptable for people to harass, intimidate or cause harm to our community in this way and we will work to hold people who do so accountable under the laws in Idaho and the City of Boise.
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Have fun over the holidays but remember, officers are working overtime on DUI patrols now through Jan. 3
🍾🍻+🚗= 😰+🚔
🍸🍷+ 🚖= 👍😊
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Anyone else tired of this rain? At BPD a lake has formed in the back lot. Officers are on the streets though in full force & ready to help!
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After 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Boise, we wish Boise Police Chief William Bones a long and happy retirement. Best wishes, Chief!
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BPD and Fish and Game officers located a young black bear in a tree near 26th street north of Hill Road today around 12:15 p.m. The bear was safely tranquilized and taken to a safe location by 2:00 pm.
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Great news! Beatrice Nyabenda has been located in Boise. She is safe and has been reunited with family. Thank you to everyone who called in tips, your extra eyes make a difference.
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Introducing BPDs new Domestic Violence Awareness Patrol car! livboise.org/liv-stories/201…
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Have you seen Matthew? He is 5-years-old and wearing gray Batman pajamas. Matthew is non verbal. He walked away from home near State St. and Alamosa around 5:45 pm today. Anyone with information is asked to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
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In just a few hours on Friday night Boise Police issued 30 citations to drivers downtown and on I84. Most of the citations were for excessive speed, exhaust, and other equipment violations.
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Ali was located, he is safe and back in touch with his family. Thank you to all who helped.
BPD is searching for a man who has not been seen in several days. His name is Ali and he is 28 years old. Ali’s family says he usually checks in with them every couple of days. The last time they spoke with him was on July 3rd. Call 2083776790 with tips. cityofboise.org/news/police/…
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#Thankful for officers like these and community members who take notice and share it with others. #Boisekind #passiton
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At 5:15 pm BPD responded to a report of a person with a gun inside the Boise Towne Square Mall. BPD quickly detained several juveniles and officers located two air soft guns. The investigation is ongoing and the scene is secure.
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Great work Officers Schloegel and Thueson! While conducting a plainclothes investigation yesterday they noticed a woman having a medical emergency outside of an East Boise store. These two began CPR and rescue breaths till medics arrived. The woman is expected to fully recover
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Did you hear Aaron Paul hid tickets to his new movie all over downtown this afternoon? As people rushed to follow his tweets, officers were quick to respond, helping to keep cars moving and to allow scavenger hunters to safely cross the street. No major incidents to report.
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A special moment for Boise Police officers working the #Soul2Soul concert last night. Thank you Tim and Faith for showing your support!
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Great news and thank you! Innocent was found by a community member lost about 2.5 miles away from where he went missing. Thank you for keeping your eyes open and sharing the message.
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(1/3) An officer-involved shooting investigation is underway after an incident at Saint Alphonsus early this morning. Officers have secured the scene. Boise Police are looking for two outstanding suspects traveling in a grey four-door sedan, possibly a Honda Civic with ID plates.
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A beautiful show of love and support in Boise for the victims and their families of Saturday’s attack.
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Multiple agencies responded to the Boise Towne Square Mall for a report of shots fired outside the mall. At this time there is no evidence of shots being fired, and there are no reports of injuries. Responding officers have determined that there is no ongoing threat.
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UPDATE: Great news! He has been found.
BPD is searching for Eli, 10, who ran away around 3pm. Officers & his parents are worried for his safety. He has a short hair cut & was wearing light blue shirt/dark blue shorts. He was last seen riding a white bmx bike near Franklin/Maple Grove. Anyone with info, call 2083776790
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1/ Boise Police is hearing concerns from the public regarding our response to a protest downtown Saturday targeting businesses. We understand those concerns and are going back to make sure we have updated our response plans throughout the department for multiple scenarios
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It was quite an honor to be a part of the Idaho K9 Memorial unveiling this evening at the Idaho Peace Officer’s Memorial.
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With the NCAA tourney in Boise this weekend, BPD officers and their 4-legged partners are happy to help BSU host some exciting basketball.
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Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee is encouraging everyone to follow the advice of medical professionals and wear a mask when you can’t social distance. It’s one simple way you can help stop the spread of COVID-19.
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and as part of that commitment we will continue to administer a Miranda warning. While there may no longer be a civil liability for failing to provide a Miranda warning, there is still an internal expectation that officers do so. (2/2)
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The Boise Police Department is aware of the group beginning to gather in front of a public official’s home. We are prepared with officers on scene and will continue to monitor the situation.
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The Boise Police Department understands the community’s interest on the impacts of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, its impact on Roe v. Wade and Idaho law. (1/5)
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The Boise Police Department is aware of threats being made to schools across the state and region. We take all threats of violence seriously and are monitoring the situation. At this time there is no indication of any credible threats targeting schools in Boise. (1/2)
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George Floyd’s death and the trial of Derek Chauvin put a spotlight on policing and the discussions that we have had as a community and a country in the last year will have a continuing impact on our profession. (1/3)
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Pending legal review and input from Boise City Council, Boise Police are not planning on providing additional resources to investigate reports regarding abortion. We understand that there are many strong feelings on this issue and will follow the direction of our legal team.(2/5)
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Hi, please call dispatch to request an officer. We cannot provide this kind of assistance via Twitter. 208-377-6790. They will be able to go over the options available to help in your situation.
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Road conditions continue to get worse tonight. There have been multiple crashes involving multiple vehicles on I84 in the last 20 minutes. BPD is shutting down Westbound traffic between Gowen and Orchard until conditions improve. Drivers are reminded to slow down and buckle up.
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BPD is searching for a missing 10 yr old named Innocent. He left Morley Nelson Elem near Northview/Cole after school and may have gotten lost trying to walk home as he is new to the area. This is a photo of him leaving school today. Anyone with info is asked to call 208-377-6790
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Officers located 9 victims. Victims include members of the refugee community. Officers are still investigating why the suspect targeted these individuals.
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BPD requested the @CDHidaho meeting adjourn in the interest of public safety. Our first priority is to maintain safety and public order. Officers are currently monitoring the crowd and responding to reports of additional incidents in the city.
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Officers are out this week and next week prepared to let some deserving drivers off with a warning and two chocolate bars, one to enjoy and one to pass on to someone else. Just a little #BoiseKind to say Happy Holiday’s from the Boise Police Department. livboise.org/initiatives/boi…
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BPD update ahead of @CDHidaho board meeting: cityofboise.org/news/police/…
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And now K9 Jardo is making an appearance. Jardo is recovering from being shot in the line of duty on Friday.
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BPD is searching for a man who has not been seen in several days. His name is Ali and he is 28 years old. Ali’s family says he usually checks in with them every couple of days. The last time they spoke with him was on July 3rd. Call 2083776790 with tips. cityofboise.org/news/police/…
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What a fantastic show of appreciation... we thank you for the support for our brother officer and thanks, @CAFoundation, for all you do in our communities across the county and here locally in #Boise
In celebration of #LawEnforcementAppreicationDay we’re featuring @BoisePD officer Kevin Holtry who was paralyzed from the waist down and sustained a partial amputation of his left leg following a shootout with an armed fugitive. He hasn't let anything slow him down #TeamCAF 💪
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8:46 pm Boise Police responded to a man with a knife. Officers arrived by 8:50 pm and located the suspect and took him into custody. The suspect is a 30-year-old male.
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🚨🚨Traffic alert🚨🚨 due to multiple crashes, the outbound connector is closed heading out of Boise. The inbound connector is also very icy. Drivers across town are urged to be aware of icy, slushy conditions.
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While this verdict can never right the wrong of George Floyd’s death, hopefully it can bring some measure of closure to the pain in our nation and particularly to the Floyd family. (3/3)
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One year ago on Veterans Day, Boise Police Cpl. Holtry, a veteran himself, was shot & wounded in the line of duty. Today we are thankful for the veterans who work along side us, those who served in the past and those who are presently serving. Thank you #VeteransDay
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Upon investigation, detectives have determined this is, in fact, the sun! Happy Saturday, and drive safely on those snowy roads.
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(1/2) We want to give a shout out to Boise Fire crews for their hard work to contain the fire near Bogus Basin Rd. this afternoon. We appreciate their continued efforts to monitor any potential fire activity in the area and keep everyone safe.
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We understand that there is a big scavenger hunt going on downtown right now. While we want everyone to have fun, we also want everyone to be safe and obey all traffic and pedestrian laws.
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A huge thanks to our partners ACHD and Alpha Chi Omega for keeping Harrison Blvd safe on this Halloween.
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Great News! Simon has been found safe. Thank you to everyone who called in tips and helped officers locate him.
Have you seen Simon? Simon is considered missing and endangered after leaving home alone near Ustick and Cloverdale. He was seen around 3pm wearing a black vans sweatshirt, camo pants and black shoes. Simon is about 4’2”, 100 lbs. Anyone with info is asked to call 208-377-6790.
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Police activity in Downtown Boise. Drivers are asked to avoid Main Street and Idaho Street from 6th to 11th. Officers are investigating a series of serious crashes. The suspected driver has been located and the investigation is ongoing. (1/2)
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Vivian has been found and is safe. We want to thank the community for sharing these messages when we put them out and calling in tips when needed. Thank you.
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Bike officers spent some time walking the crosswalks near Rhodes Park after noticing drivers not stopping for pedestrians in the area.
During the 1st directed patrol, motor units stopped 24 drivers and handed out 20 citations.
This time 24 drivers were stopped and 12 were cited.
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Boise Police officers are looking for a missing 14-year-old named Hassan. He was last seen Saturday around 9:45am in the area of S. Vista Ave. and W. Cherry Lane. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts and white Nike shoes(picture included).(1/2)
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Thank you to “Big Mama!” Every year during the holidays she raises money to buy police officers across the Treasure Valley a cup of coffee. For us, is not so much about the coffee as it is about the support. Thank you!
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(1/2) Boise Police officers are working to reunite this adult female with her family or caretakers. She was found by officers around 4:15 pm at the Maverick gas station at 2650 S. Orchard St. She does not have any identification or a phone in her possession and is non-verbal.
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