POCATELLO, Idaho – People in need of emergency services can now send live video to all dispatch centers in Bannock County. On Monday, Oct. 23, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office implemented new technology to enhance 911 services and allow callers to send live video...
Fundraiser for Shop with a Cop to be held Oct. 6 and 7
A fundraiser for the annual Shop with a Cop in Bannock County is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7 at the Chubbuck Walmart. Officers from the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Pocatello police, Chubbuck police and Idaho State Police will be collecting donations in...
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of Cpl. Albert Luce
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of our long-time deputy and friend, Cpl. Albert Luce. Luce, 40, passed away on July 9, 2023, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls following an all-terrain vehicle crash on July 2 while...
Bannock County Sheriff holds paperback book drive for inmates
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is holding a book drive for the inmates in their custody. On Saturday, June 24 people are invited to drop off paperback and softbound books of all genres at the Sheriff’s Office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are exploring a variety of...
County, City, and Local Agencies Attend Pocatello Public Safety Tabletop Exercise
Special Agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) led a training session for local first responder agencies. Earlier this month, the City of Pocatello and Bannock County Office of Emergency Management coordinated the Public Safety Tabletop Exercise with...
Bannock County advises drivers to avoid Pocatello Creek, Mink Creek, Rapid Creek, and Buckskin roads due to severe weather conditions
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...
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...