The Investigations Bureau specializes in a number of fields. At the request of city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, the bureau’s staff provide direct assistance in a broad range of criminal investigations such as:

  • Homicide and other felony violent crimes
  • Officer-Involved critical incidents
  • Arson and other fire investigations
  • Medicaid fraud
  • Elder abuse and exploitation within health care facilities
  • Sex crimes
  • Corruption and official misconduct
  • Complex financial crimes
  • Consumer fraud
  • Criminal information exchange and coordination

The Investigations Bureau is comprised of:

Major Case Section

The Major Case Section provides criminal investigation assistance to city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies at their request
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Fire Prevention and Investigation Section

Including the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Fire Prevention and Investigation section works to protect human life from fire and explosion.
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Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit conducts investigations and prosecutes healthcare providers that defraud the Montana Medicaid program.

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Social Security Fraud Task Force

The Social Security Fraud Task Force works to uncover fraud in public assistance programs.
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Office of Consumer Protection

The Montana Office of Consumer Protection strives to protect Montanans from unfair and deceptive business practices in the marketplace.
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Elder Justice Unit

Elder Justice Unit supports and coordinates the Department of Justice’s efforts to combat elder abuse, neglect, and financial fraud.
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Investigations

Contact the Investigations Bureau

Lee Johnson, Chief

Investigations Bureau
2225 11th Avenue
P.O. Box 201417
Helena, MT 59620-1417

Phone: (406) 444-3874