Crime & Public Safety
Idaho State Police names new Bureau of Criminal Identification chief in Meridian
The Idaho State Police has promoted Sara Breckon to serve as Bureau Chief of the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) in Meridian. The agency announced the leadership change and described Breckon’s responsibilities as leading BCI’s work supporting criminal justice agencies across Idaho through criminal history records, fingerprint identification, criminal justice information systems, and other statewide services.
Breckon’s career with Idaho State Police BCI spans 12 years, during which she progressed from Audit and Training Specialist to Audit and Training Team Supervisor. The agency statement lists her extensive experience in criminal justice information systems, training, auditing, emergency alerting, and government operations, and notes certifications including NLETS Certified Trainer, POST Certified Instructor, and FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Alert Originator and Administrator.
The announcement details her formal qualifications: completion of the FBI-LEEDA Leadership Institute Trilogy, Idaho’s Certified Public Manager program, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management, and certifications in DOJ grants financial management and Idaho State governmental accounting essentials. It also documents prior service on a U.S. Department of State contract and military service in the Idaho Army National Guard and U.S. Navy.
No criminal allegations or enforcement actions are described in the release. The Idaho State Police identified Breckon as the new BCI Bureau Chief and described her role and credentials; no case status or investigative matters are mentioned in the agency announcement.
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