Bonneville County Sheriff's Department Review

The Bonneville County Sheriff's Office is an outstanding organization. The deputies are all well mannered and usually pleasant to interact with. While the majority of the staff are friendly and cordial, there are one or two individuals that need a lesson in treating their public with a little extra kindness.

Cop pulls us over on CHRISTMAS Day at 10 o clock at night on our way home from visiting family. Our violation, rolling (very slowly) through a stop sign. When the cop asked us why we rolled through the stop sign we pointed out that the roads were covered in snow and we didn t come to a complete stop to avoid sliding on black ice. It should be noted that not one soul was on the road (remember how it s Christmas). Ridiculous that my tax paying dollars are going to some cop who will pull me over on Christmas Day for not coming to a complete stop. I have a better idea, let s use that cop s salary to pay for a snow plow to plow the roads. I would feel a lot safer having plowed roads than cops waiting on every corner for citizens to make minor traffic mistakes.

I have been very disappointed with the Bonneville County Sheriff's Department. In 2012 I was managing property in Ammon. I had one of my former tenants, who I had recently evicted, enter my office to make a payment on his outstanding balance. He seemed very distressed about something. After we talked for a while, he informed me that he had been purchasing drugs from another tenant in the building. He was very scared when he told me this information. When I asked him why he was shaking, he said, "I don't know who to tell about this. These are bad people. I just don't want to end up dead somewhere up in those hills." He was pointing east toward the Iona Hill area. He went on to say that the individuals who he had been purchasing drugs from had murdered someone and placed their body on or near Iona Hill. I asked the tenant if he would be willing to tell the police what he had just told me, but he was reluctant and scared. I finally got him to agree when I promised that I would be there with him every step of the way. I called dispatch and they told me that an officer would come by to take a statement. This never happened. I called several times over the period of a month, but no return phone call or visit. Finally, I went to the sheriff's office where I filled out a brief report, but they never contacted me with any follow-up questions. They never contacted me for anything! For years I have wondered if this information was ever looked into, or if it could have stopped these alleged murderers from hurting someone else.

We recently (and unfortunately) had to deal with some issues in our neighborhood. Our experience with the Bonneville County Sheriff has been great through this whole ordeal. They were very quick to respond when calls came in, and very supportive in helping us find resolution and peace of mind. The deputies that helped us were very caring and sought to understand before making conclusions. The office staff that we've interacted with as well have been very courteous and helpful. Thank you!

Want to say thank you for all the help today on the garbage clean up. You guys are great.Thank you u from all of us at Snake River Dispose-all

I wish after 5 years I could say something positive about this organization, a more accurate description would list them as a 'local ad hoc law enforcement agency'. In my not so insignificant experience with this group, as well as other local, state, and federal law enforcement organizations they are without question deeper within the miasmatic areas of political motivation and ruthless opportunism. All indications of the root locus of these phenomena seem to be an intentional 'absence of command' policy. As such, there is an undeniable, and ubiquitous atmosphere of zero accountability in which each officer doesn't simply act with impunity, in fact, they are without reproach.

I won't enumerate their many, many faults. Such criticism is not productive and my greatest hope is that somehow they could find it within themselves to improve simply because they sully the reputation of all law enforcement.

The best advise, stay clear. If you have an encounter with them, do not get angry, cooperate as much as you can, and hope that state law enforcement arrives. If you happen to be within the Idaho Falls city limits, remember that the Idaho Falls Police have jurisdiction. I have witnessed personally that in contrast the IFPD have received competent instruction and have some respect for the rule of law.

First why did you give a ticlet to my uncle when he was helping us out with gas when our car wouldnt work like why?? Dont you guys understand cars breaking down?

Show your respect to these men and women that put their lives on the line everyday so that we are protected. I am personally thankful for what they do for our community.

These guys absolutely failed there mission statement and have on two occasions with me i recently had 3 vehicles broke into and vandalized on my property they had the evidence handed to them and didnt do a thing about it.the individuals had prescription drugs in there hands and nothing done about it really sad I have to pay there wages for this treatment.

I tried calling 3 times when there was a suspicious vehicle going up n down our road and they didn't answer

It would be nice if you all loved freedom not just tolerate it.

On December 20, 2015 my wife was involved in a wreck and we called 911. Officer Brad Troyer responded to the call. The accident occurred when my wife slid past our driveway and had to backup before pulling into the driveway. She checked her mirrors and the nearest vehicle was a ways down the road. She backed up in the center of the road where it was not icy and then began to pull forward and turn into the driveway which was on her right side and struck a vehicle that was passing. Troyer sited my wife with an unsafe start and did not site the other driver for failing to stop when there was a vehicle in the road or for passing on the right while my wife was turning right. I asked Troyer why the driver was not cited for passing on the right he said it was not illegal to do so.
I searched the the Idaho State Statutes and it is illegal to pass on the right unless a vehicle is turning left and has its left turn signal on and there is enough room to pass safely without going off the road. It is also illegal for the driver not to have stopped when there was a vehicle blocking the road.
When I called the Sheriff's department to file a complaint Lt. Casper up held Troyer's decision to cite my wife because my wife was backing up on the road which is illegal.
I have searched the Idaho Statutes and there is no law saying that it is illegal to back up on a road. I searched for any law anywhere stating it was illegal to back up on a road and there was nothing to be found.
I'm frustrated with the Sheriff Deputies miss quoting the laws to justify there reasoning. It is their duty to uphold the laws not makeup their own laws. It is said when the people like Casper and Troyer, that are paid to protect your rights, are corrupted and have no ethics.

The officers of Bonneville Sheriff's Department are very well mannered & are very professional in their actions. We appreciate your service & may God always have his hand of protection over all of you.

Sheriff Stuart went about and beyond for me. He held me fix the problem and showed concern. Really good person. Excellent officer.

I just want to give a shout out to you guys. You have always been amazing anytime I've had to call you guys. Even when your officers have pulled me over it's been a pleasant experience. Keep up the good work. I can feel safe with all of you policing our community. Last thank you all for all you have done for me and my family.

There officers are always trying to escalate situations and don't care one bit about having RAS or Probable Cause.

Its all your money people. And what have you really got from these guys?

Deputy Kidwell is one of the kindest people that I've ever met. Too bad there aren't more law enforcement officers like him.
Thanks for listening.

I have had both positive and negative interactions with IFPD and Bonneville County Sherriff's Office. Tonight however, I am questioning the public's safety after one particular officer threw a temper tantrum, shouting at the top of his lungs for everyone to "shut up", he was hungry and it was almost lunch time, and to get this over with. When I asked for his name, he wouldn't tell me but I saw it on the front of his shirt and told him I was goimg to file a complaint against him. His demeanor shifted as fast as it did when he started screaming at us. Do law enforcement agencies perform background checks? If they do, to what extent? This officer's conduct was clearly unprofessional but also frightening. He shouldn't be working for a law enforcement agency, let alone carrying a weapon. I also intend to talk to the Sherriff tomorrow about this officer's temper. He either has mental issues or he has let his uniform go to his head.

It would be nice if you support freedom !!! I watch a great person film your office. Some of employees are just terrible. They hate our freedom and rights. There is corruption here. please go film them and hold them responsible.

Last Friday, November 21st, I was involved with a person having a crisis. Sergeant Prudent and Officer Cook responded. I would like to commend and thank them for their professionalism and kindness. It was a long and difficult day for all of us, but they never once showed any frustration or were judgementel in any way. Great job Officers! Thank you for your service, you are always in our prayers.