A dispute is brewing between the Caldwell Police Department and Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue over security costs for this week’s Caldwell Night Rodeo.
At issue: CPD’s decision to charge extra for law enforcement presence at large events like the CNR. Donahue didn’t mince words in an interview with KIVI Channel 6, calling the move “ludicrous” and pointing the finger not at CPD directly, but at Caldwell city officials.
CPD Chief Rex Ingram argues that the event requires officers to work overtime—an expense that goes beyond standard patrol costs. But Donahue says public safety shouldn’t come with a surcharge.
And here’s a thought that’s gaining traction: Instead of inflating security budgets, why not let law-abiding citizens exercise their right to bear arms? That’s a cost-effective solution that empowers the public and respects the Constitution.
After all, while law enforcement may be present, the U.S. Supreme Court has made it clear—they have no legal duty to protect individual citizens.
If you haven’t already, be sure to sign the petition to oppose CNR’s gun-free zone!
4 replies on “Caldwell PD’s Rodeo Fees Draw Fire from Canyon County Sheriff”
The root of this ridiculous decree needs to be investigated and exposed. This is utter nonsense and has whacked a hornets nest of otherwise peace loving Americans.
Next, Caldwell PD will add a “pull-over fee” to your speeding tickets and a charge for 911 calls. What exactly do our taxes cover??
I do not support a gun carry Caldwell Night Rodeo Zone.
The Caldwell Rodeo Grounds, also known as the D&B Arena, is operated and managed by the Board of Directors and Staff of the Caldwell Night Rodeo, which is a community organization. The facility is owned by the City of Caldwell. With it being recorded the rodeo grounds are public property, we see the City of Caldwell did commit literal crimes against Idaho people. The phrase OWNED BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL is admission it is owned by WE THE PEOPLE. The Mayor and Caldwell Police and City Council are under color of law. USC Title 18 sec. 242 states that anyone who while under color of law violates a person’s rights, has in fact committed a crime against that person.
The Rodeo Grounds are PUBLIC DOMAIN and all persons retain all their constitutional rights. There is not a person who exists anywhere who can regulate the rights of people in public domain which is public grounds owned by the people.
Idaho has a state preemption law that prevents local governments from regulating the ownership, possession, use, transportation, or carry of firearms. This means that cities and towns cannot create their own laws that restrict gun carry in Idaho. To do so is a crime.
If Caldwell police ran security for the fair that day, they are instrumental in civil rights violation and committing literal crimes against Idaho people. All elected officials in Caldwell are guilty of violating the 5th 14th and 2nd Amendment rights of all people who attended said fair or attempted to attend the fair.
5th Amendment violations occurred when for lack of due process where people were denied their rights.
14th Amendment violations occurred when for lack of equal protection under the law took place. 2nd Amendment violations took place when people were denied their gun rights in a public place in Idaho.
If the City of Caldwell used a private vendor to run the fair, that entity has zero authority to abrogate any rights since the fairground was OWNED by the people of Idaho and Caldwell. No private entity can take a person’s rights.
USC Title 18 sec 242 shows all City Officials whether elected or not, were under color of law when they violated the rights of people, they committed crimes against them as well.
It is the duty of the Office of the Attorney General to respond to allegations of any violation of state criminal law by elected county or city officers acting in their official capacity, to investigate such claims, to issue appropriate findings, and to retain such cases for further investigation and prosecution pursuant to sections 31-2002 and 50-238