About
Chief Chris Dennison
Hello Boise and thank you for welcoming me into your great city. I am excited about the opportunity to serve the community and experience everything Boise has to offer, from the river to the foothills and beyond.
With over 20 years of law enforcement experience, I bring a strong commitment to operational excellence, community engagement, and employee wellness to the Boise Police Department. Before relocating to Boise with my family, I served as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Tucson Police Department.
I am inspired by Boise’s dedication to community policing and look forward to collaborating with our incredible community partners. Together, we will work to expand our crime reduction efforts, emphasize training and education, and regularly evaluate our progress.
I also firmly believe that supporting employee wellness is vital for overall community health. By taking care of our employees, they will be better equipped to take care of you and create safer communities for everyone.
I look forward to working together to make Boise an even better place to live, work, and thrive!
BPD Command Staff and CCAP
Meet the rest of BPD’s Senior Leaders and find contact information for members of the Chief’s Community Advisory Panel.
See More Specialty Positions
BPD maintains best practices and advanced training in a number of different specialties, all designed to better serve and protect Idaho's Capital City.
See More Recent Projects and Updates
Learn about BPD policies and guiding principles, including topics such as implicit bias, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and use of force.
See MoreTo Protect, Serve and Lead Our Community to a Safer Tomorrow
The Boise Police Department is made up of approximately 400 employees, 300 sworn police officers and a civilian support staff of about 100. The officers and staff of the Boise Police Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality public safety and law enforcement services to people who live, work and play in Idaho's capital city.
Our Guiding Principles
Safety: Preserve life, protect property, and respect constitutional rights while enforcing the law with fairness and impartiality. Safety is of paramount importance in all aspects of our work.
Service: Provide courteous police service. Embrace community input and involvement to enhance public safety, prevent and solve crime, and address quality of life issues. Exceed our customers' expectations for service.
Leadership: Strive to maintain the proud tradition of our past while meeting the challenges of our future. Believe in doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time, and for the right reasons.
Accountability: Operate openly, maintaining public trust and confidence. Make decisions in the best interest of the community we serve. Be courageous, fair, and decisive.
Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism and uphold the law treating everyone with respect and dignity. Uphold the highest ethical standards. Demonstrate honesty and integrity in our words and in our actions.
Creativity: Provide an individualized and innovative approach to each situation. Seek employee input to continuously improve our practices, programs, and services.
Medal of Honor Recipients
In recognition for extraordinary acts of valor and heroism, the Idaho Law Enforcement, Firefighting and EMS Medal of Honor is awarded to law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs who have been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct, assuring that the sacrifices of these professionals are recognized and their bravery honored by the state whose citizens they protect.
See More Officer Mark Stall
Mark Stall is the first officer known to have been killed in the line of duty in the history of the Boise Police Department.
See MoreIn 2015, the Boise Police Department had an opportunity to apply the principals listed here and give back to a young man in need. It was an effort that included many people throughout the City of Boise and our community partners. The effort was a reminder, when we protect, serve and lead, all in our community have "their best day". Thank you to our fellow city employees and our many community partners who helped make Officer Rashid Day in the City of Boise possible.
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