I recently reached my one year mark as Idaho Falls’ Chief of Police.  I continue to be deeply honored and yet humbled with this opportunity. As an agency we are working hard to keep up with current crime trends to remain efficient in our approach in solving crimes and making a safer community.   I am surrounded by a great staff, particularly by the people in executive command

Chief Mark McBride presents his uncle Leland McPhie (a retired captain from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department) with an honorary IFPD badge during his 100th birthday celebration.Chief Mark McBride had the pleasure of attending the 100th birthday celebration of his uncle, retired San Diego Sheriff’s Captain Leland McPhie, in San Diego on Monday.Leland McPhie worked as a at the San Diego Sheriff’s