Department of Justice Press Releases
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today that submissions are open for the 2023 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. Elementary school students across Montana are invited to submit artwork showing appreciation for Montana law enforcement officers who risk [...]
HELENA – A Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) trooper was run over today by a suspect vehicle during a vehicle pursuit on Highway 37 near Eureka. The trooper was flown to the hospital and is in stable condition. Attorney General Austin [...]
BILLINGS – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen convened law enforcement officials and legislators in Billings to discuss and show support for Governor Greg Gianforte’s executive budget recommendations that increases investment in law enforcement and public safety resources amidst the drug [...]
HELENA – Fifty-six new officers who will serve in 30 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, [...]
HELENA - The Montana Highway Patrol commissioned 10 new troopers today at a graduation ceremony held at the Civic Center in Helena. Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Colonel Steve Lavin addressed the cadets prior to having their badges pinned and taking the oath of office. [...]
TETON COUNTY – The Montana Department of Justice recognized the Teton County Search and Rescue Unit and Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department Thursday for their support to law enforcement during the homicide investigation into Erin Holcomb. Holcomb was found guilty earlier [...]
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Charlie Heitzman, of Lewistown, the winner of the inaugural Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. Heitzman is a third-grade student at Highland Park Elementary School. The winning poster shows Charlie with his uncle, [...]
HELENA – Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Amanda Villa received an Honorable Mention award from the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) at their 29th annual TOP COPS Awards in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, May 12. Held in conjunction with National [...]
HELENA – Fifty-seven new officers who will serve in 40 agencies across the state graduated today from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA), which is part of the Montana Department of Justice. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, [...]
HELENA – Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced today the launch of the inaugural Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest for elementary school students across Montana. The contest – a partnership between the Attorney General’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol, and the [...]