On Wednesday, the Montana Department of Justice released its Forensic Science Division’s 2017 Annual Report. The Division, commonly known as the State Crime Lab, analyzes crime evidence submitted by city, county, and state law enforcement officials. The report, the first of its kind for the...
The Montana Department of Justice is seeking applications for membership to the Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee from a representative of the commercial motor carrier industry. The Tow Truck Complaint Resolution Committee is made up of six representatives: Two members from the tow truck industry; one...
Home repair and improvement scams flourish in warm weather or in the days following natural disasters. With the recent storm in Eastern Montana, the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection reminds Montanans of tips to keep in mind when selecting a contractor to...
At a ceremony this morning, the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) graduated 41 new officers who will serve various agencies across the state. The Academy is operated by the Montana Department of Justice; it provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city and tribal...
An investigator from the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) has been selected to speak at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics USA National Games in Seattle on Sunday. The event will be televised live from Husky Stadium starting at 3:30 pm Eastern Time on...
As part of its Sex Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI), the Montana Department of Justice has developed a new webpage and hotline for survivors of sexual assault. Both the webpage and the hotline were designed to make it easier for sexual assault survivors to connect with...
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following statement Friday on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2018: “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a call to action. The cases we see of older Montanans being abused and exploited are heartbreaking and should never be ignored. Abused...
The Montana Department of Justice recognized a Miles City teacher today for her help in rescuing a missing 17-year old girl abducted by her non-custodial father. On March 7, 2018, Miles City 9-1-1 received a call from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services...
Montana Attorney General Tim Fox, along with the attorneys general of Ohio and Washington, led a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general calling on congressional leaders to promptly pass measures to help hold opioid manufacturers accountable for their role in the opioid...
Today, the Montana Department of Justice announced the results of a survey which indicated at least 197 alleged offenders have been charged with felony strangulation since May 19, 2017. During the last legislative session, SB 153 was drafted by the Montana Department of Justice in concert...