Thursday, August 08, 2013

A new book is out telling the story of the 75 years’ history of the Idaho State Police.

“Without Compromise”, written by former Gooding County Leader editor Kelly Kast of Jerome, tells the story of what lies behind the newspaper headlines involving the men and women of the Idaho State Police.

Kast has spent years researching the history and interviewing scores of current and former members of the department, according to a news release from ISP.

"The history of the Idaho State Police has never been written in such detail and with the truly personal stories of those who have sacrificed to serve our citizenry," said Colonel Ralph Powell, Director of the Idaho State Police.  "We are grateful that these stories have been captured and are now being told.  This book not only honors our heritage, but it sets the standard of professionalism without compromise for those who serve in our ranks today and for those who will follow."

The book is being published in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Idaho State Police with events being planned throughout the 2014 calendar year.

”Without Compromise” is available in soft cover or hardbound through Ridenbaugh Press at www.ridenbaugh.com.  The cost for the book is $20.54 for soft cover and $31.60 for hardbound, including shipping.  Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Idaho State Police Association, a non-profit organization comprised of current and retired ISP employees.

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