The Montana Department of Justice oversees a number of divisions that assist local, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Division of Criminal Investigation
- Forensic Science Division
- Montana Highway Patrol
- Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Other DOJ resources available to support law enforcement organizations and their personnel:
- Public Safety Communications
- Background Checks
- Criminal Records
Additional Resources
The Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council is administratively attached to the Department and is responsible for establishing basic and advanced qualification training standards for employment of Montana’s public safety officers. Click here for more information and to access the Montana Public Safety Portal.
The Montana Board of Crime Control is also administratively attached to the Department and provides crime data and resources to proactively contribute to public safety and crime prevention. Click here for more information.
The End of Watch Trust, also administratively attached to the Department, supports eligible law enforcement officers and their immediate family in the event of an officer’s death or catastrophic injury in the line of duty. Click here for more information.