MERIDIAN, ID — Several law enforcement officers gathered at ISP Headquarters in Meridian on Wednesday as Colonel Kedrick Wills passed the torch to Colonel Bill Gardiner appointing him as the new Director.
- Bill Gardiner has worked for ISP for 25 years.
- Colonel Gardiner is hoping to work closely with Governor Little to crack down on fentanyl distribution and human trafficking in Idaho.
- The new director also wants to focus on making sure his troopers have the best help and training possible to be able to keep Idaho safe.
(Below is a transcript of the broadcast story.)
A new director of the Idaho State Police is now on the job. I’m your neighborhood reporter Alexander Huddleston at ISP headquarters in Meridian where a ceremony Wednesday morning recognized Colonel Bill Gardiner as the new head of the agency.
“Colonel Gardiner, you are well-trained for this position. You are ready to take command and the Idaho State Police will thrive under your leadership,” said former Director Colonel Kedrick Wills.