Crime & Safety

Idaho State Police To See Little Extra In Paychecks

Governor Brad Little announces $1,000 hazard pay bonuses to frontline personnel at Idaho State Police.

The bonuses are part of Idaho's "back the blue" per the governor's statement.
The bonuses are part of Idaho's "back the blue" per the governor's statement. (Shutterstock)

BOISE, ID — More than 360 commissioned officers and regional communications center personnel at the Idaho State Police will see a little extra cash as recipients of the $1,000 Defend the Police payments.


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“Idaho truly is a state that ‘backs the blue.’ While other places seek to ‘defund the police,’ here in Idaho we are defending the police! Our men and women in law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect us. The new $1,000 ‘Defend the Police’ payments are one small way we can recognize their courage and sacrifice, especially during the pandemic. I encourage all Idahoans to thank a police officer this week, and throughout the year,” Governor Little said.

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