Boise Police Academy Welcomes Largest Class of Recruits

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Police Department (BPD) is committed to maintaining a strong and dedicated police force to ensure community safety. This commitment is evident at the Boise Police Academy, where 24 new trainees—the largest class to date—have embarked on their training journey.

The academy's rigorous program is designed to equip recruits with the skills needed to tackle the unique challenges of law enforcement. "We don't get a phone call through 911 saying, 'Hey, I'm having a great day. You guys should come over and we'll chat.' We usually get calls from people in distress, and we go there to restore order," said Dave Marconi, Coordinator for the Lateral Academy at BPD.

Boise boasts lower crime rates compared to similar-sized communities, a point of pride for the department. "We live in a very safe community. We're kind of an anomaly with our low rates of violent crime, especially being the capital city," Marconi noted.

To maintain this standard, the BPD is focused on continuous training and recruitment of highly skilled officers. "We want to keep Boise safe and ensure the community feels secure. To do that, we can't fall behind in our officer-to-population ratio," Marconi explained.

The current academy class includes a mix of new recruits and lateral officers with experience from other departments. Marconi emphasized the importance of acclimating lateral officers to local laws and procedures. "We're not teaching them how to be police officers—they already know that. We're showing them how we police in Boise."

The BPD aims to sustain high recruitment numbers and thorough preparation. Prospective officers undergo a multifaceted evaluation process, including a physical readiness test, oral boards, scenario-based questions, and a written test with minimum passing scores.

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