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Police, sheriff and fire contacts for every valley city
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 202612 sources
In short
For any emergency, call 911. For non-emergencies in Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna and Star, call Ada County Dispatch at (208) 377-6790. Garden City, Nampa, Caldwell and Middleton have their own non-emergency lines, listed below. Eagle, Kuna and Star have no city police department; they contract with the Ada County Sheriff.
- Emergency
- 911 everywhere in the valley
- Non-emergency, Ada County
- (208) 377-6790 for Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Star
- Non-emergency, Canyon County
- Nampa (208) 465-2257; Caldwell and county (208) 454-7531
- Report online
- Boise, Nampa and Caldwell take some reports online
- Crime rates
- See our Is Boise safe? guide
Who polices my city?
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| City | Police agency | Non-emergency number |
|---|---|---|
| Boise | Boise Police Department | (208) 377-6790 (Ada County Dispatch) |
| Meridian | Meridian Police Department | (208) 377-6790 (Ada County Dispatch) |
| Garden City | Garden City Police Department | (208) 472-2950 |
| Eagle | Ada County Sheriff (contract) | (208) 377-6790 (Ada County Dispatch) |
| Kuna | Ada County Sheriff (contract) | (208) 377-6790 (Ada County Dispatch) |
| Star | Ada County Sheriff (contract) | (208) 377-6790 (Ada County Dispatch) |
| Unincorporated Ada County | Ada County Sheriff | (208) 377-6790 (Ada County Dispatch) |
| Nampa | Nampa Police Department | (208) 465-2257 |
| Caldwell | Caldwell Police Department | (208) 454-7531 |
| Middleton | Middleton Police Department | (208) 585-0008 |
| Unincorporated Canyon County | Canyon County Sheriff | (208) 454-7531 (dispatch) |
City limits and mailing addresses do not always match. A "Boise" or "Meridian" address can be in unincorporated Ada County, which is covered by the sheriff. Check your county's property records if you are unsure. Agencies come from each city's police page, listed under Sources.
How do I reach police and sheriff offices?
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Meridian Police Department
City policeMore
Garden City Police Department
City policeMore
Ada County Sheriff's Office
County sheriff; contract police for Eagle, Kuna and StarMore
Kuna's police office is at 793 W 4th St, Kuna; Star's is at 11665 W State St, Star.
Nampa Police Department
City policeMore
Caldwell Police Department
City policeMore
Middleton Police Department
City policeMore
- Phone
- (208) 585-0008
Canyon County Sheriff's Office
County sheriffHow do I file a police report online?
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Make sure it is not an emergency
If a crime is happening now, someone is hurt, or a suspect is nearby, call 911. Online reports are for minor, past incidents. Each agency lists which crime types it accepts online.
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Boise
Boise Police lets you report some crimes online and explains when to call instead.
- 3
Nampa
Nampa Police explains how to file a report, including online options.
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Everywhere else
In Meridian, Garden City, Eagle, Kuna, Star and Middleton, call the non-emergency number above and an officer or deputy will take the report. Keep your case number for insurance claims.
Who provides fire service?
Boise Fire Department
City fire and EMSMeridian Fire Department
City fire and EMSEagle Fire Department
Fire protection districtKuna Fire District
Fire protection districtNampa Fire Department
Fire protection districtCaldwell Fire Department
City fireWhat else do people ask about public safety?
How do I start a neighborhood watch?
Boise Police supports Neighborhood Watch groups and has a guide to starting one. Meridian Police runs its own program. In other cities, call the non-emergency line and ask for the community or crime prevention officer. Many neighborhoods also hold National Night Out events in early August.
Who do I call about a barking dog, loud party or abandoned car?
Call the non-emergency number for your city. Use 911 only for emergencies.
How do I check crime near an address?
Boise has a public crime map, and the Ada County Sheriff has CrimeMapper for Eagle, Kuna, Star and unincorporated areas. Our safety guide has crime rates for each city and links to both maps.
How do I get emergency alerts?
Each county runs its own alert system for wildfire, flood and evacuation notices. See our alerts guide to sign up.
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Sources (12) · Checked Oct 23, 2026
- City of Boise: Police
- City of Boise: Report a crime
- City of Meridian: Police
- Garden City: Police
- Ada County Sheriff's Office
- City of Kuna: Police services
- City of Star: Police
- City of Nampa: File a police report
- City of Caldwell: Online report
- City of Middleton: Police
- Canyon County Sheriff
- Idaho State Fire Marshal: Fire department directory
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