Billings Police Department

Billings Police Department

The Billings Police Department is a police department in Billings, Montana, the main law enforcement service in Billings, Montana. It is the largest city police force in Montana with about 132 sworn officers/80 civilian employees covering 41 square miles and a population of about 100,000. There are two policing districts each with a Captain in charge, 12 Sergeants and approx. 60 officers in each district. They are the Western District and the Eastern District.

About

History

Before the Billings Police Department was established, most of the law enforcing was done by the sheriffs office or by Vigilantes. The Billings Police Department was established in 1902 with about 10 Police officers on duty. Most of their jobs were shutting down red light districts and patrolling the streets. As the city grew, so did their responsibilities.

Chiefs

*Ronald (Ron) Tussing - 1997 to 2005
*Richard St. John - 2005 to present

In the Line if Duty

*Sergeant Robert T Hanna (EOW - July 2, 1904)
*Policeman Enos Nelson (EOW - December 17, 1917)
*Patrolman Arthur D. Pettit (EOW - December 23, 1935)
*Detective Alexander F. Mavity (EOW - February 14, 1989)

Ranks

* Police Chief
* Deputy Police Chief
* Captain
* Lieutenant
* Sergeant
* Police Officer
* Animal Control Officer

Units/Divisions

K-9 unit

The K-9 unit was formed in the 1970s. It currently has 5 dogs that assist suspect apprehension, drug searches and locating missing persons.

Bicycle unit

The bicycle unit was formed in 1997.

Motorcycle unit

The motorcycle unit was established in 2000 with about 5 motorcycle police officers.

WAT

The Billings Police Department has a full tactical SWAT team.

Bomb Squad

The bomb squad was formed in the 1980s. In 2005, the Bomb Squad received its first BDR, (bomb disposal robot), with a camera, two way radio and a disposal arm. It is also used in hostage negotiations.

Investigations

The Billings Police Departments has 18 detectives on its force. This unit is commanded by a Sergeant detective.

External links

* [http://www.billingspolice.com Billings Police Department]


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