The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is often asked about a variety of resources available to the community. You’ll find some of those resources listed below with links and contact information.
Emergency Management and Notifications
Receive important Emergency Notifications to your cell phone, text, and email:
CLICK HERE to Sign Up for ALERT SENSE – EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
Why is ALERT SENSE different than an AMBER ALERT or Emergency Alert System Notification?
The ALERT SENSE Emergency Notification System is a local system for Bonneville County that notifies areas of our community during emergencies and other urgent situations. This could include instructions to shelter in place, avoiding unsafe areas or locations of Law Enforcement activity, watching for missing kids and adults, weather emergencies or disasters. These alerts can be localized to small blocks, businesses and neighborhoods, or to an entire portion of the county depending on the area that is affected. If you signed up and didn’t receive an alert, don’t panic. It may just mean you or the address you signed up with is not in the affected area.
ALERT SENSE is separate from an AMBER ALERT or other Emergency Alert System (EAS) Notifications that target devices, phones, and media in a very broad area for specific situations such as abductions and emergency weather warnings. Most cell devices are already set up for AMBER and EAS alerts when they are purchased.
SIGNING UP FOR ALERT SENSE IS IMPORTANT so you do not miss emergency information that is localized to your specific residence, business, or neighborhood that does not meet the requirements of an AMBER ALERT.
CLICK HERE to go to the Bonneville County Emergency Management page for resources during manmade or natural disasters in our area.
Mental Health
Our team interacts with mental health resources and people experiencing mental health crisis on a variety of levels. Our Deputies receive Mental Health and CIT Training to help those in crisis get to local resources for assistance. The links below are some of the resources we utilize.
Find Help Idaho connects Idahoans seeking help with resources in their local community. It’s free, confidential, easy to use, and provides up-to-date information in more than 100 languages.
Through community collaboration and support, findhelpidaho.org works to improve health and social outcomes throughout Idaho.
Bonneville County Re-Entry Resource Guide: REENTRY PHAMPLET
1650 N. Holmes Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Call or text 988
Hope and resources for those affected by suicide, covering Dist. 6 and 7 in East Idaho from the Utah border to Montana.
- Facts About Suicide
- Warning Signs
- Prevention Resources
- Postvention Resources
Visit their website: Community Suicide Prevention
Substance Abuse
Our area is not immune to Substance Abuse and Illegal Drug activity. Through a variety of programs at the Bonneville County Jail and local resources like Center for Hope, our teams help people who desire to change their path find resources that can help with rehabilitation and recovery so they can be productive in society and stay out of the Criminal Justice System.
The Center for Hope is a resource for people struggling with addictions.
Location: 530 E. Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID
Phone: 208-538-1888
Website: www.CenterForHopeIF.org
Health and Safety
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) provides support and services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. They provide both immediate help and longer-term support. They extend a helping hand to all affected by these crimes – children, adolescents, and adults.
1050 Memorial Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID
- 208-529-4352
- 24-hr Crisis Line: 208-235-2412
Idaho Falls Senior Citizen Community Center
- 535 W. 21s St.
Idaho Falls, ID - 208-522-4357
- 208-522-5391
Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
- 935 E. Lincoln Rd. Idaho Falls, ID
- 208-522-5391
Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
- City of Refuge
- Ruth House
- The Haven
- 840 Park Ave. Idaho Falls, ID
www.autismspeaks.org – an organization with extensive resources and information for parents and community.
- Find the Autism Speaks Safety Tool Kit HERE
Animals
Our BCSO Animal Control Deputies utilize the Snake River Animal Shelter for strays located and picked up in the unincorporated areas of Bonneville County.
Snake River Animal Shelter
- Address: 3000 Lindsay Blvd. Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- Phone: 208-523-4219
- For more information on their services click HERE
Reporting Animal Fighting
- Humane World for Animals
- This organization offers a reward of up to $5000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a dogfighter or cockfighter.
- Contact by email: animalfighting@humaneworld.org
- Click HERE for more information about the Humane World for Animals
Internet Safety Resources
Visit the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force website for resources and safety information for parents, teens, and kids.
Would you like a presentation on Internet Safety?
The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is the central hub for reporting cyber-enabled crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating crime. To file a complaint or learn about internet crime and fraud visit www.ic3.gov
Scams and Fraudulent Activity
Staying vigilant against scams is key to protecting yourself and those around you. Be ready to spot red flags and know what steps to take if something looks suspicious.
NOTE: BCSO will never call you asking for money over the phone, ESPECIALLY via
- gift cards,
- venmo,
- cash apps,
- bitcoin or crypto currency.
Be suspicious of any Law Enforcement or Government Agency requesting money in this manner.
Outdoor Recreation
With two reservoirs, the Great Snake River, and a multitude of agricultural waterway systems, water safety is very important in Bonneville County. Our team works with the Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to educate and promote safety from proper equipment to proper registration and operation of watercraft. Check out their website for safety, registration, water conditions, and training information. www.BoatIdaho.gov
Need a Water Safety Presentation?
CLICK HERE to send us an email.
NO WAKE ZONE ORDINANCE
Safety on our waterways is extremely important along with respectful and responsible use for everyone. Bonneville County Commissioners have enacted an ordinance to aide in these efforts with regards to No Wake Zones and parameters around docks, ramps, people, vessels, and shorelines. 
A copy of the NO WAKE ZONE ORDINANCE can be downloaded HERE:
Proper Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use in Bonneville County is important. Our team is often asked about required registration and equipment as well as laws and rules for operating UTVs, ATVs, and Motorbikes in Bonneville County. This OHV BOOKLET from the Idaho State Dep. of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) contains information on proper use of these vehicles on and off the road. Visit the IDPR website for safety training, trail system information, and other outdoor activity information.
TRAINING: Click HERE
- BCSO and IDPR team up for OHV safety training in our area. Click the link for the current schedule and registration for areas all across Idaho.
Trail Maps: Click here to visit the IDPR Trail Map System
ATV, UTV, Motorcycle Permits: CLICK HERE
REMEMBER: Rules, regulations, and closures for trails and roads in National Forests and Bureau of Land Management may differ from Idaho State Parks, State Highways, County and City Roads.
LINKS:
If you plan to recreate in the winter months, always plan for safety and obey rules and regulations for Snowmobiles and Tracked Vehicles. Many back country roads in Bonneville County are closed to tracked vehicles only during winter months. Traveling in these areas during winter conditions can be very dangerous with limited cell and communication coverage. Always obey Road Closed Signs and respect Private Property.
Bonneville County Winter Road Closure Map
Bonneville County Parks and Recreation grooms and maintains several trail systems during winter months, CLICK HERE for more details.
The Idaho State Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) website contains information on Snowmobile Safety, Training, and Registration.
Important Links:
CLICK HERE for the Bonneville County GIS website.
Rail Crossing Safety
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is a proud partner with Idaho Operation Lifesaver and the National Rail Safety Alliance, coordinating presentations and events to educate our community on rail crossing safety.
Would you like a presentation about Rail Crossing Safety?
CLICK HERE to send us an email
Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation
The Foundation is a way for citizens and businesses to come together to support our heroes in blue. Learn more about our commitment to police officers and citizens like you.
VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information. Register for notifications and stay informed.
