Bannock County Detention Center

Our Detention Division consists of 62 highly trained deputies, with the Uniformed Detention Deputies being Idaho POST Certified. We have several deputies who are POST Certified Instructors in various fields that take care of the majority of our training and certification needs in-house.

In 1955, a new jail was built to house 72 inmates. It provided almost 40 years of service before the inmate population growth demanded that a larger new facility be constructed. This new modern facility, the current one, was built in 1994, housing 264 inmates. We implemented several direct supervision housing units within the new facility, which was a new approach for the staff.

With continuing inmate population growth, we have double-bunked several cells to meet the growth demand.  In June 2017 we double bunked ten cells in C-Pod Female.  In January 2018, we double-bunked ten cells in D-Pod.  In July 2019, we double bunked four cells in C-Pod Disciplinary, four cells in C-Pod Maximum, and added two bunks to Large E.  In December 2019, we double-bunked four cells in D-Pod, eight in C-Pod Disciplinary, 4 in C-Pod Maximum, and 4 in C-Pod Medium.  In February 2020, we double-bunked 16 cells in D-Pod. We were fortunate the facility’s original construction in 1994 allowed us to double bunk these cells and still be within Idaho Jail Standards.  Our current rated capacity is 330 inmates.

In November 2016, we were the first adult detention facility in the State of Idaho to become a PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) complainant.  We continue to maintain our compliance as we were certified compliant after our second audit in December 2019.

Included in our Detention Division is DART (Detention Automatic Response Team), composed of specialty trained Detention Officers who perform the tactical operations of the facility, including cell extractions, riot/disorder control, and cell searches for hidden contraband and weapons. Our office was the first in the state to develop this type of team.  We have a specialty-trained Detention Division Investigation Team that conducts the majority of the investigations within the facility, including assault, contraband conveyance, and PREA allegations, to name a few. These investigations are instrumental and have drastically reduced the detective’s workload as they previously conducted all detention investigations.  The team averages approximately 65 investigations a year. We also have a well-rounded and experienced FTO (Field Training Officer) Program that work very hard training our new staff to meet the high and stressful demands of the facility.

We are very proud of and admire all of the staff for their continued dedication, professionalism, and integrity. We know they will always do their utmost best to provide service and protection to the inmates, the public, and one another.