About the Ada County Sheriff’s Office
To protect and serve is only the beginning
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is the largest local law enforcement agency in Idaho, with over 800 employees. That includes over 325 commissioned deputies and over 400 professional staffers.
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is committed to giving every citizen the best possible service. Our main goal is to ensure Ada County is a safe place to live, work, and play.
NEWS
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Fatal Crash in Star
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatality crash which occurred on April 8, 2024 at about 6:45pm in the area of W. State St. and N. Knox Ave. in Star, Ada County, Idaho. Preliminary information indicates that a 56-year-old male from Star was driving a motorcycle eastbound on State St. when he lost
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Prosecutor: ACSO deputies justified in shooting 40-year-old man who stabbed deputy last spring
Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Todd Nelson continues to recover after he was attacked by 40-year-old man on the side of Interstate 84 in the early morning hours of April 10. Jared Decker pulled out a knife and stabbed Nelson multiple times as the deputy was trying to get Decker from walking on I-84. Three ACSO
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The BOCC is considering a $13.3 million jail improvement project
The Ada County Board of Commissioners is considering a $13.3 million project to begin upgrades on the aging Ada County Jail – including a replacement of the kitchen and laying the groundwork for future expansion. The Board met with Sheriff Matt Clifford and members of Ada County’s Operations Department Wednesday afternoon to discuss the plan,
