fter 17 years of dedicated service, the Blaine County Sheriff\u2019s Office acknowledges the City of Ketchum\u2019s decision on April 9, 2026, to conclude its contract for law enforcement services.
\nWe are profoundly grateful for the opportunity to have served this remarkable community and remain deeply committed to ensuring a seamless and successful transition for the new Ketchum Police Department (KPD).
\n\u201cIt has been our honor to serve the residents of Ketchum and to provide the highest level of law enforcement professionalism and public safety services. Since 2009, our Ketchum Patrol Team has done an exemplary job of serving and protecting the Ketchum community,\u201d said Sheriff Morgan Ballis. \u201cWe are incredibly proud of the positive impact we have made and the strong relationships we have built within this community.\u201d
\nMoving forward, the Blaine County Sheriff\u2019s Office is dedicated to supporting a well-coordinated transition, and we will do everything in our power to set the new KPD up for long-term success, ensuring the continuity of essential public safety services for Ketchum residents, businesses, and visitors. We want to assure the public that we will remain fully transparent throughout this process. We will provide regular updates on the transition timeline, key milestones, and any impacts to services. Our priority is to minimize any disruption and maintain the high level of safety and security that Ketchum deserves.
\nWe extend our sincere thanks to the residents, leaders, and partners in Ketchum for 17 years of trust and collaboration. We look forward to continuing our support through this transition and wish the new KPD every success in serving the community.
\nMorgan Ballis
\nBlaine County Sheriff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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