Idaho Vacation: Idaho Peace Officers Memorial

The Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial is a great place to visit while on an Idaho vacation.  The memorial is on the grounds of the Idaho State police headquarters in Meridian, Idaho. 



Bench at the Idaho Peace Officers Memorial

 This stop is a wonderful way to help teach our children to honor and respect those who help protect our freedoms and way of life.  Unfortunately, some have had to give their life so that we might enjoy our freedoms. 

The memorial was dedicated on May 15, 1998.  Each year, after the week of May 15, which is National Police Week, ceremonies are conducted at the memorial.  This years activities are scheduled for May 18-20.  Additional information is found on the Idaho Peace Officers website here. 



Idaho Peace Officers Memorial

 The memorial is designed as a 5-point badge with three large sandstone boulders near the center of the red bricked walkway. 



Sandstone Memorials, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial



To get to the memorial from I-84, take exit 44 and go north approximately 1/2 mile to E Watertower Lane, turn right and go about 1/2 mile to Strattford Dr, turn right and go a block or so to the memorial at 700 S Strattford Dr.  The memorial will be on your left.  The memorial is outdoors.  Additional information is found on the memorial website http://www.idahopeaceofficersmemorial.com/.