Madison Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 23

08/09/2026

This was a great conference! Every time we get together across the state we are reminded how lucky we are to be a part of such a great organization.

We had a fantastic biennial conference this weekend in Idaho Falls! Thanks to BCSO FOP Lodge #8 for hosting, Treas Valley Lodge #11 for helping with sponsors, hospitality, and raffle items, and our many sponsors. We were honored to have National Fraternal Order of Police Sgt. At Arms Steve James on hand to swear in our Executive Board for the next term.

Pres. Bryan Lovell (Bonneville CSO Lodge 😎
VP Ryan Rhoades (Treasure Valley Lodge 11)
2nd VP J.L. Davis (Caldwell Lodge 31)
Sec. Chris Harrison (Bonneville CSO Lodge 😎
Treas. Brian Maughan (Idaho Falls Lodge 6)
Sgt At Arms Steve Scott (Snake River Lodge 35)
Chaplain Bart Whiting (Idaho Falls Lodge 6)
Chr. Of Trustees Justin Schwartz (Franklin Lodge 40)
Nat. Trustee Greg Austin (Snake River Lodge 35

07/15/2026

James was truly one of the best dispatchers you’d find anywhere. We have him to thank for many laughs, many “help me I’m lost” moments, and countless times when he made our jobs easier by going the extra mile. James saved a lot of us in small ways each shift and in big ways. We can’t count how many times we came to work and said “Thank goodness James is working.”

This truly is such a big loss and we will miss him dearly. He was always a voice of hope on the hard days and always a comedic relief, especially on those 4th of July shifts. Not sure if we’ll ever meet another like him, but we cherish the 23 years we had him on the other end of the radio.

View James Everett Briggs's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/28/2026

Behind every badge is a family that serves, sacrifices, and stands strong together.

This July, the National Fraternal Order of Police proudly recognizes the inaugural Law Enforcement Child Month, honoring the children whose strength, resilience, and unwavering support make them an essential part of the law enforcement family.

As recognized in this official resolution, we encourage our members, law enforcement agencies, and communities across the nation to join us in celebrating the children who stand beside those who serve and protect. Their sacrifices matter. Their stories matter. Their contributions deserve to be recognized.

Together, let us honor the next generation of the law enforcement family.

05/16/2026

The Madison County FOP Lodge 23 wishes to extend our support for Judge Steven Boyce in his re-election campaign. Judge Boyce has been dutifully serving Madison, Teton, and Fremont
counties as a magistrate judge since 2019; we support him in continuing to serve our communities.

The Madison County Lodge 23 of the Fraternal Order of Police is a non-profit organization representing 74 members of law enforcement, active and retired, from the Rexburg Police
Department, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office. While we do represent our members who work for these agencies, the FOP does not represent these
agencies and is not officially affiliated with these agencies.

05/11/2026

This Police Week, we are thinking about why we became the police. Maybe we wanted a cool car (boy, were we disappointed to know we don’t all get to drive Chargers and Mustangs). Maybe we were trying to join a band (but we signed up for the wrong “The Police” booth on activity day). Maybe we just watched A LOT of Scooby Doo as a kid.

Most, if not all, police will tell you they wanted to help people and they wanted to make a difference in their communities. They wanted to improve someone’s life, help their neighbors, and keep people safe.

The job isn’t really all that glamorous, but they make a difference every day they show up to work!

Are they solving murders, assaults, and burglaries? Absolutely. They’re also helping you change your flat tire on the side of the highway, checking on your kids at school, stopping (or trying to stop) that car from running a red light and hitting you, watching your house while you’re in Maui, and helping you through the collision you (or your teenager) will inevitably be involved in.

They’re doing CPR on your child while you wait for an ambulance. They’re holding pressure on your wound after an attack or a vehicle collision. They’re taking your neighbors’ kids out of an unsafe home. They’re taking drugs out of your community. They’re investigating and arresting the people preying on your children on the internet. They’re arresting that drunk driver that could have killed your entire family.

Officers, deputies, detectives, school resource officers, administrators… we see you. We appreciate you. Every day.

This week is for the small things. The not so fun things. The things that make a difference every day; the things you won’t see on the news.

Happy Police Week to our lodge members in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the Rexburg Police Department, and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office that are putting in the work to make a difference every day!

05/07/2026

Mike Veile has secured the Idaho FOP endorsement for District 35!

The ID FOP is proud to support Rep. Mike Veile for the Idaho Legislature. Rep. Veile cares are the safety of Idaho communities and supports public safety.

05/07/2026

Senator Jim Risch has secured the Idaho FOP endorsement for senator!

Leadership in DC who cares about the safety of Idahoans is important. The ID FOP is proud to support Senator Jim Risch for re-election.

05/07/2026

Brit Raybould has secured the Idaho State FOP endorsement for District 34!

The ID FOP is proud to support Rep. Britt Raybould for Idaho Legislature. Rep. Raybould has always supported Idaho’s Law Enforcement and cares about the safety of Idaho Communities.

05/07/2026

Gov. Brad Little has secured the Idaho State FOP endorsement!

Gov. Brad Little has been a long time supporter of Idaho’s Law Enforcement Professionals and cares about the safety of our communities. The ID FOP is proud to support Gov. Little for re-election.

04/24/2026

See the attached post for Idaho FOP endorsed candidates.

Check out this Booklet designed by Bryan Lovell.