Bill Gardiner

The Idaho Strategic Plan 2019-2023 outlines the Idaho State Police's approach to criminal justice, supported by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. It prioritizes collaborative, evidence-based strategies to solve crimes, assist victims, and provide direct community services. Key areas of focus include addressing mental health and substance abuse, reducing domestic violence and sexual assaults, and combating drug trafficking. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, sustainable solutions, and coordination with federal law enforcement and community stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Idaho's criminal justice system.

The Idaho Strategic Plan 2024-2028, focuses on addressing mental health and substance misuse issues, and improving services for crime victims. Key priorities include expanding access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, increasing housing options for victims, and improving data collection and analysis to better understand the needs of Idaho's criminal justice system. The plan emphasizes collaboration among stakeholders, evidence-based practices, and sustainable solutions. Specific initiatives include enhancing law enforcement training, improving victim services, and supporting programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, and drug-related crime. The plan also highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making and the use of technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

The Idaho STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program Implementation Plan (FFY 2022-2025) outlines strategies to combat violence against women. The plan addresses the needs of underserved populations (Latinx/Hispanic, disabled, deaf/hard of hearing, tribal/American Indian, refugee, immigrant, LGBTQ, elderly, and those in rural areas) by focusing on community-driven initiatives, coordinated multidisciplinary responses, addressing sexual assault through service expansion and training, and reducing domestic violence-related homicides. Key strategies include improving coordination with underserved populations, increasing victim access to services, developing culturally appropriate protocols and policies, providing training, enhancing collaboration between agencies, and increasing training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and court personnel. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, collaboration with various stakeholders, and equitable distribution of funds.

The board meeting focused on approving a legislative request to extend the temporary IDAPA Rule 11.10.01 until July 1, 2024, aligning with the version approved by the Idaho Legislature during the 2024 session. The extension is deemed necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and to avoid jeopardizing the state budget.

The board received informational updates on several projects, including a criminal justice subscription notification service, criminal history record sealing, biometric image comparison functionality, and a missing persons clearinghouse. Old business included updates on circuit contracts, 2024 FBI audits, the Violent Person File, and disaster recovery for ILETS. New business involved ILETS budget analysis, fee restructure discussion, and the election of the chairperson. Discussions included potential fee increases from Nlets and the need for a revised fee structure.