College Graduates First Adult Detention Academy Class
Eight recruits completed a seven-week program at the College of Eastern Idaho, with graduates assigned to the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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The College of Eastern Idaho graduated the first class of its Adult Detention Academy in Idaho Falls on November 4, 2026. Eight recruits completed the seven-week program, which combined classroom instruction with hands-on training.
Why it matters
Adding adult detention training gives regional agencies another way to train staff close to home and reduce travel costs. The program expands the training options available to corrections staff across eastern Idaho.
Eight recruits completed about 235 contact hours over seven weeks of specialized adult detention training. The program is the fourth academy completed by the CEI Law Enforcement Training Academy, which is accredited by Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training.
The players
College of Eastern Idaho
A public community college in Idaho Falls that operates a law enforcement training academy accredited by Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Bonneville County Sheriff's Office
The county law enforcement agency that the graduating recruits have been assigned to serve.
The details
Recruits completed a seven-week curriculum combining classroom knowledge with hands-on training, and awards for leadership and academic excellence were presented to graduates. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and self-sponsored applicants can wait up to six months for approval.
Timeline
Seven weeks before graduation: recruits began the Adult Detention Academy program.
November 4, 2026: the first Adult Detention Academy class graduated in Idaho Falls.
February 2027: the next Adult Detention Academy is scheduled to begin.
Legal Context
The College of Eastern Idaho's training academy operates under accreditation from Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training, the state body that sets standards for officer certification. The new adult detention track extends that accredited framework from patrol and emergency communications into jail and detention staffing.
Bonneville County residents may see more locally trained detention staff as graduates are assigned to the county sheriff's office. Prospective recruits who are at least 18 years old can apply for the February 2027 class.
The takeaway
Regional training options for detention staff are expanding in eastern Idaho, offering local pathways into corrections careers. Those interested in the next class should watch for application details ahead of the February 2027 start.
What happens next
The next Adult Detention Academy is scheduled to begin in February 2027, with applications now open.
Further reading
For related coverage, explore more Law Enforcement stories in Idaho Falls.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Idaho Business Review.
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