[1] The Idaho State Police was formed 86 years ago in 1939, when Governor C. A. Bottolfsen signed the bill on February 20.

[1][4] The Idaho State Police is divided geographically into six districts, with headquarters (and training facility) in Meridian, west of Boise.

Commonly, a trooper will spend their time enforcing motor vehicle laws while on duty, primarily on state and federal highways.

The Idaho State Police detectives investigate major crimes such as homicide and large scale drug-related offenses.

The Idaho State Police has two regional communications centers staffed with dispatchers who provide support to officers in the field.