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  • Where is the Police Department located?
  • What are the business hours of the Idaho Falls Police Department?
  • How do I contact the Police Department?
  • How many officers are in the Department?
  • I had a positive encounter with an Idaho Falls Police Officer. How can I compliment him/her for a job well done?
  • How do I make a complaint on a Police Officer?
  • Can a Police Officer drive a marked Idaho Falls Police car in plain clothes?
  • I would like to ride along with a police officer. How do I sign up?
  • Can a Police Officer stop me if he is driving an unmarked car?
  • Can a Police Officer disobey the speed limit?
  • Can a Police Officer have a passenger in his Police vehicle who is not another Officer or prisoner?
  • Why do they ask so many questions when I call the police?
  • Can I make a police report over the phone or does a police officer have to come to my house?
  • Why aren't officers catching "real" criminals, instead of writing tickets?
  • Can the Police really do all that stuff I see on TV and other C.S.I. shows?
  • Should I report suspicious activity in my neighborhood?
  • Can I have an officer check on a license plate for me?
  • I saw an officer "bust" an intersection with his lights and siren only to turn them off when he/she got down the road. What was he doing?
  • Why do I see officers speeding all over the place?
  • I'm intimidated by officers, would they mind me saying "hi" or shaking their hand?
  • How can I report narcotics and Gang activity in my neighborhood?
  • How is Neighborhood Watch organized?
  • How do I get enrolled in the Idaho Falls Police department’s Citizen Academy?
  • We would like a speaker for our meeting. Who do we call?
  • Where can I get information about sex offenders?
  • Can I report a crime anonymously and possibly receive a cash reward?
  • I am interested in having my child safety seat inspected to make sure it was installed correctly. Does the Idaho Falls Police provide this service?
  • How do I get a Vacation Watch on my house while I am gone?
  • How do I become part of the Citizens Watch program?
  • How do I contact the Police Department?
  • How many officers are in the Department?
  • How do I know if someone has a warrant?
  • How do I get fingerprints?
  • How do I get police reports?
  • How do I get accident reports?
  • How do I get Criminal histories?
  • How do I find out if a relative is in the Bonneville County Jail?
  • How do I get an alarm permit and how much does it cost?
  • How do I get a concealed Weapons Permit?
  • Impounded Vehicles
  • How do I get a Civil Protection Order?
  • I bought a used car and need to have the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspected before I can register it. How can I get a VIN inspection?
  • Does the Idaho Falls Police department have a ticket (citation) quota?
  • I understand that when I get a traffic ticket, I also get “points” on my driving record. What are the points and how does the point system work?
  • When does a traffic accident report have to be completed?
  • Are radar jammers legal in Idaho?
  • In Idaho can I be stopped for not wearing my seatbelt if I do not commit any other violation?
  • A Police Officer is behind me with his lights on. What should I do?
  • Can an Officer pull me over without using radar or laser speed measurement?
  • Why do officers shine so many lights when they stop a vehicle?
  • Are radar / laser detectors legal in Idaho?
  • I just moved to Idaho. When do I have to obtain an in State driver's license and vehicle registration?
  • What are the penalties for impaired (D.U.I.) driving in Idaho?
  • What percent of the windows can be tinted on my vehicle?
  • Can I have any cracks or stars in my windshield and still be able to drive legally?
  • Can I use studded snow tires on my car?
  • What is the maximum lift height for a vehicle? And how do you measure it?
  • What is the minimum height that I can lower my vehicle?
  • What colors and types (under body, in-car, etc.) of neon lights are legal?
  • Is a front license plate required on Idaho-registered cars?
  • How long can I leave a Recreational Vehicle parked on the street?
  • How long can I leave my Vehicle parked on the street?
  • Do motorcycle riders have to wear a helmet in Idaho?
  • Can people legally ride in the bed of a pickup truck?
  • Is it legal for me to use a cellular phone while driving?
  • How much over the speed limit do I have to go before I will get a ticket?
  • Is it against the law to operate a vehicle while not wearing shoes?
  • I received a speeding ticket in Idaho Falls and lost it? What do I do?
  • How do Officers test suspected drunk drivers?
  • What should I do if I see a person driving recklessly or aggressively?
  • I was stopped by an Officer and my driver license, registration, or insurance card was not returned. What do I do?
  • What should I do if I witness or come upon a crash?
  • What should I do if my car breaks down out on the street?
  • What happens if I refuse to sign a traffic ticket?
  • Can a Police Officer pull me over for no reason?
  • Can a Police Officer issue me a citation without showing me the radar or laser gun he used to obtain my speed?
  • Can a Police Officer pull me over if I am "going with the flow of traffic"?
  • If I get arrested, does the Officer have to read me my Miranda Rights (Warning)?
  • How do I find specific laws for the City of Idaho Falls and the State of Idaho?
  • What is the difference between Civil and Criminal?
  • Why can't officers resolve or intervene in a civil matter?
  • How do I evict someone from my house and can the Idaho Falls Police assist?
  • What can I do about barking dogs in my neighborhood? How can I report animals running loose in my neighborhood?
  • Is it legal for me to carry a concealed weapon in Idaho?
  • If I am legally stopped by a Police Officer on the street, can he search me?
  • If I am questioned by a Police Officer after being stopped on the street, do I have to answer his questions?
  • How do I obtain a criminal warrant for someone?
  • How loud does someone have to be before it is Disturbing the Peace and what are the hours that Disturbing the Peace applies to?
  • How can I find out if the Idaho Falls Police are accepting employment applications?
  • I am a Police Officer from another agency. Does the Idaho Falls Police department accept lateral transfers?
  • Evidence & Property Release
  • If I have questions about property I have lost, that has been found, what do I do?
  • How can I purchase property that was seized by or turned in to the Idaho Falls Police?


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