The Idaho Falls Police Department will gladly accept information from citizens as to emergency contacts, key holders, and authorized persons to be on property while a citizen is away from home for an extended period of time.

In assisting the residents, the Police Department will not accept the responsibility of providing any specific “security” for the home.  However, the Police Department will provide the communication link to emergency assistance in the event there is a problem at the residence.  

It is best to ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail daily, as well as any lawn signs or other flyers left in your yard.  Old newspapers and overflowing mail are a clear indication that you are not home.  Have your neighbor put your garbage can out on garbage day, and then back in the evening. Make arrangements to have your lawn mowed or snow shoveled while gone.  Below are a few suggestions to help safe proof your home while absent.

• Install electronic timers.  Don’t set the timers so that all the lights turn on and off at the same time.  Set a radio/television to turn on with one of the timers.

• Don’t broadcast your vacation plans, especially over social media.  A recent study by the U.S. Justice Department discovered that a startling 42% of burglars were known by the victim. The fewer people you tell about your being away, the safer your home will be.

• Protect sliding glass doors or windows with anti-jimmy bars that can be laid in slider tracks to prevent them from being opened.

• Keep expensive items out of view from the street or yard.

Enjoy your vacation!

If this is an emergency, please call 911. If a crime is currently in progress, please call 911 or the non-emergency line, (208) 529-1200.

Please Note:

•    Filing a false police report is a crime.

•    If the incident occurred outside Idaho Falls city limits or on a state freeway contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the incident location.

•    Not all crimes/incidents can be reported online. Serious person crimes, felonies, etc., require a police response. If the incident you wish to report is not listed in the online reporting system, please contact police dispatch at (208) 529-1200.

•    All reports will be reviewed. If further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted by a law enforcement officer. Reports submitted that do not meet the online reporting criteria will be rejected.

•    Crime Tips should be reported to East Idaho Crime Stoppers at www.ifcrime.org

At-Risk Residents is offered in partnership with the Idaho Falls community and the Idaho Falls Police Department. This online program promotes communication and gives police quick access to important information about a person (child or dependent adult) who displays a tendency to wander for reasons attached to a medical/behavioral health diagnosis such as Autism, Dementia or other disability with similar tendencies.

This program provides information that is critical for law enforcement prior to an officer's arrival at a scene and/or prior to contacting an individual with disabilities. Rapid access to information such as their name, birthday, physical description, emergency contact information, known triggers and behaviors, etc. will help Officers during their initial response. 

I, hereby give my permission for any first responder agency (including but not limited to police, fire/rescue/EMS/911 dispatch center, search and rescue personnel) to retain and distribute the information contained in this registration form to other first responder personnel for the sole purpose of identification and protection of the person identified above in an emergency or crisis situation. By clicking the I AGREE TO THIS DISCLAIMER box, you are agreeing to the release terms posted above.

Please share all information you feel comfortable providing. This form should be filled out yearly to ensure accurate information is available for first responders.