IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho State Police plans to open its new District 6 office on November 4, bringing patrol and investigations personnel into one facility, according to the agency's October 30, 2026 announcement.
This recent feature reports the October 30, 2026 announcement and the planned opening, not a completed ceremony.
One location for patrol and investigations
The agency says approximately 26 troopers and eight detectives will work from the same location. District 6 is the final ISP district to consolidate patrol and investigations into one facility, according to the release.
At 1155 Foote Drive, the facility includes about 24,000 square feet of workspace, plus additional training and storage areas, state police said. Permanent training mats and an indoor firearms simulator are intended to support year-round training. Indoor storage will accommodate trailers and specialized equipment.
Project cost and expected savings
State police put the project cost at nearly $17 million, funded through the Permanent Building Fund. The agency says construction began in spring 2025 after planning started about three years ago.
ISP expects the consolidation to save about $100,000 annually in separate leased office costs. That is the agency's projection, not a report of savings already realized.
What the opening advisory covers
The agency's media advisory schedules the ribbon cutting for November 4 at 10 a.m. and identifies employees, project partners and invited guests among those joining the opening ceremony. It invites media representatives to attend and tour the facility; readers should not interpret that media invitation as an announcement of general-public tours.
Source and date note: Idaho State Police published the release on October 30, 2026. That is the announcement date; the opening and ribbon cutting are planned for November 4.