The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management, in cooperation with the Bannock County Road & Bridge Department and Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, is recommending drivers avoid the areas of Pocatello Creek, Mink Creek, Rapid Creek, and Buckskin roads due to...
Sheriff Press Releases
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office participates in statewide effort to calm aggressive driving in Idaho
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho—The Bannock County Sheriff's Office and law enforcement partners across Idaho are working together to educate drivers and stop aggressive driving. February 26 through March 11, 2023, our officers will dedicate enhanced patrols to watch for...
Letter from Your Elected Official: Tony Manu
I’ve been a Bannock County deputy for almost 31 years: my entire law enforcement career has been dedicated to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office. I’ve always known and believed this industry is service- and people-oriented. One of my goals for the Sheriff’s Office...
Phone Scam Alert: Nov. 16, 2022
--A message from Bannock County Sheriff Tony Manu-- We have been informed of phone fraudsters impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s Office employees to issue false subpoenas and warrants. I want the public to be aware of a few things: • No deputy or employee of the...
Sheriff’s Office recommends families check sex offender registry before Halloween
There are approximately 300 registered sex offenders in Bannock County, and the Sheriff’s Office wants parents to know which houses their children should avoid when trick-or-treating. “Registered sex offenders report their home address to us. If you are going...
Interview with Cpl. Livermore
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a jail? Hear from Cpl. Justin Livermore, who joined the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office in June 2014 as a detention deputy. Q: What is the training process like? A: Training for the detention center is very thorough. It’s going...
Interview with Sgt. Weaver
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a jail? Hear from Sgt. Jodi Weaver, who joined the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office in March of 2008 as a detention deputy. Q: What was the training process like for you? A: I was older when I started, but I knew nothing about...
Interview with Deputy Lagunas
Ever wondered what it's like to work in a jail? Hear from Deputy Dion Lagunas, who joined the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office in July 2016 as a detention deputy. Q: What was the training process like? A: It’s very structured. There are five two-week phases of...
Bannock County Detention Center finishes medical, dental bay renovation under budget
After 27 years of use, the Bannock County Detention Center’s medical and dental units received a makeover. The Detention Center, located at 5800 S 5th Avenue in Pocatello, houses around 300 incarcerated people at a time, some of whom stay for an extended period of...
Bannock County partnering with FCC to test, assess wireless emergency alerts
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management are partnering with the FCC to assess the geographic accuracy of Wireless Emergency Alerts. Planned tests will be performed all across the country on September 12 and 13, 2022 in...