Roll of Honor
Brent K. Jacobson
Incident
Officer Brent Jacobson was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend two robbery suspects during a severe snow storm in Bonner County, Idaho. Officer Jacobson was experienced in tracking and cold-weather conditions. He and several local deputies set out for the suspects and located them at a house near Dover, Idaho. Officer Jacobson observed the suspects in an ambush position and radioed to the other officers to take cover. He identified himself and was immediately fired upon. One of the deputies was able to return fire and wound the suspects during the gunfight. Officer Jacobson was struck by gunfire and succumbed to his injuries. Both suspects later surrendered. One was sentenced to death and the other was sentenced to life. Officer Jacobson was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the United States Forest Service for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two stepchildren.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Jacobson gave the United States Department of Agriculture 17 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Brent K. Jacobson served in the Navy (1968â1972) before joining law enforcement.
Officer Brent K. Jacobson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations, 6 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Brent K. Jacobson's cause is highlighted.
How Brent K. Jacobson Compares
Offender Outcome
One sentenced to death
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Brent K. Jacobson is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Brent K. Jacobson was killed by shotgun; 12 gauge.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from United States Department of Agriculture - Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations are honored on badge.nw.
