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The Billings Police Department is an American police department in Billings, Montana. It is 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 Sergants and approx. 60 officers in each district. They are the Western District and the Eastern District. Image File history File links Bpdpatch. ... Image File history File links Bpdpatch. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Mayor Ronald Tussing Area    - City 105 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ... For the band, see The Police. ... Nickname: The Magic City, Star of the Big Sky Country, City Beneath the Rims, The Paradigm City Motto: Billings Pride: City~Wide Location in Montana Coordinates: County Yellowstone County Founded 1877 Incorporated 1882 Mayor Ronald Tussing Area    - City 105 km²  (41 sq mi)  - Water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26 N to 49° N  - Longitude 104°2 W to 116°2 W Population  Ranked... This article concerns the rank and title of Captain. ...

About

History

Billings Police Department, 1912

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 resposibilities. Image File history File links BPD1912. ... Image File history File links BPD1912. ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... Sheriff is both a political and a legal office held under English common law, Scots law or American common law, or the person who holds such office. ... For the aircraft, see A-5 Vigilante. ... 1902 (MCMII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... For the band, see The Police. ... The De Wallen red-light district in Amsterdam. ...

Chiefs

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

1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the Line if Duty

• Sergant 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)

July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1917 (MCMXVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar (see link for calendar) or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ranks

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

Chief of Police in United States usage is the title typically given to the head of a police department. ... This article concerns the rank and title of Captain. ... Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organisations around the world. ... Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary, fire service or police officer rank. ... A police officer is a person who works for a police force. ...

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. Belgian Malinois as K-9 unit Police dog getting ready to search a vehicle for drugs. ...

Bicycle unit

The bicycle unit was formed in 1997. 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Motorcycle unit

The motorcycle unit was established in 2000 with about 5 motorcycle police officers. A Police motorcycle is a motorcycle used by various police departments. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

SWAT

The Billings Police Department has a full tactical SWAT team. Special response teams are heavily armed and armored. ...

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. Bomb disposal is the process by which hazardous devices are rendered safe. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Investigations

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

External links

• Billings Police Department