Tag: public safety

Eric Strauss to Lead Montana Department of Corrections
The Clancy resident takes over leadership of the department from Director Mike Gootkin

Missoula Police Provide Safety Tips for Western Montana Fair
Police recommend parents snap photos of children, create separation plans

Emergency Alert Gap Could Put Montana Residents at Risk During Wildfire Season
Many residents mistakenly believe they’ll automatically receive certain evacuation warnings, but opt-in registration is required, Missoula officials say

Coal Communities Invest in Their Future with $240,000 in State Grants
State funding helps coal-dependent communities navigate federal energy policy shifts and plan economic transitions

Citing Increased Fire Danger, Ravalli County Cuts Burning Season Short with Ban Starting June 30
Despite recent rainfall, ban takes effect Monday ending season four months early

Montana Highway Patrol Graduates Largest Trooper Class in 20 Years
17 new troopers commissioned at Helena ceremony after 24 weeks of intensive training

Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President’s Desk
Bill allows Defense Department to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression fleet

Homeless Kalispell Man with Antifa Ties Confesses to Flathead Courthouse Bomb Threat
Homeless man faces potential decade-long sentence for threat

Missoula Police Report Drop in Violent Crime, Rise in Drug Seizures in 2024
Annual report shows violent crime down, drug enforcement up in Missoula

Montana Law Enforcement Academy Celebrates Largest Graduating Class
75 new officers prepare to join law enforcement agencies across the state

MHP Dispatchers Honored During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
MHP Dispatcher Brittney Buchanan was honored as Dispatcher of the Year for her outstanding service.











