Department of Justice Press Releases
In response to Missoula District Court Judge Shane Vannatta sentenced Jonathan Bertsch to four consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole, Montana Highway Patrol Colonel Steve Lavin issued the following statement: “The men and women of [...]
HELENA – Montana Highway Patrol Sergeant Jerril M. Ren received an Honorable Mention award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) at their 28th annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 15. The awards are meant [...]
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced the first round of grant awards today that will help local law enforcement agencies obtain and train new canine units to crack down on illegal drugs being trafficked into Montana. Announced in August, the [...]
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a new $300,000 grant program today to help Montana law enforcement agencies obtain and train new canine units to crack down on the illegal drugs being trafficked into our state. The program reflects [...]
HELENA - Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper Amanda Villa received the Medal of Valor, the agency's highest award, for rushing toward a burning Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation helicopter that had tipped over and helping four of its [...]
HELENA – As Montanans venture out to celebrate the unofficial start to summer this weekend, Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are reminding drivers to stay safe on the road. Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning [...]
HELENA – Each year, the Helena Exchange Club recognizes a law enforcement officer of the year and a firefighter of the year. The club reaches out to respective agencies to nominate someone from within their ranks who is doing outstanding [...]
HELENA – Three Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) troopers received the Patrol’s highest award - the Award of Valor - in a ceremony today at the Attorney General’s Office. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and MHP Colonel Steven Lavin presented the [...]
The Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) commissioned 15 new troopers today at the 70th Advanced Academy Graduation ceremony at Helena’s Civic Center. MHP Colonel Steve Lavin and Attorney General Austin Knudsen addressed the graduates at the event before their badges were [...]
Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that a new Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper recruitment cycle is underway. MHP is accepting applications now through March 24 for at least ten new Troopers to begin training in August 2021. MHP is [...]