POCATELLO — Cpl. Cheyenne Clayter has been named the 2026 Partner of the Year by Family Services Alliance for her dedication to helping victims of domestic violence.

Clayter said she was recognized last week during Family Services Alliance’s Celebration of Voices event. She said she was surprised to find out she was being honored in this way because she hadn’t been told in advance.

“I was excited that my efforts were being recognized,” Clayter said. “I was excited to help victims, and I plan to continue doing that.”

Clayter has served with the Pocatello Police Department for the past 12 years. She is part of the Southeast Idaho Sexual and Domestic Violence Task Force, where she works to teach officers how to handle domestic violence cases.

“We’re trying to improve their investigations and interviews,” Clayter said. “We want to have a more positive experience with the victim and law enforcement.”

Throughout her career, Clayter has also worked with prosecutors to change the legal process for how those who commit domestic violence are arrested and prosecuted.

“We wanted to find a process that allowed for officers to make arrests,” Clayter said. “I was able to get that process approved by working with our local prosecutors in Bannock County.”

The Pocatello Police Department said in a news release that Clayter’s dedication to helping victims of domestic violence is commendable.

“Her service on the Family Service Alliance Board, partnership with volunteers and the training she has brought to our department continue to strengthen our mission,” the news release said.

The police department expressed gratitude in the news release for Family Services Alliance recognizing Clayter in this way and for its efforts to support people who have experienced domestic violence.

“We encourage everyone to support their efforts as we work together to help prevent domestic violence and support those affected,” the news release said.

Clayter said she felt honored by Family Services Alliance and that she looks forward to continuing her efforts to support people in the community.

“It’s not about me,” Clayter said. “It’s about those victims and doing what we can for them.”