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Billings police department swears in three new officers
The Billings Police Department is a police department in Billings, Montana, the main law enforcement service in Billings, Montana. It is the largest city police force in Montana with about 142 sworn officers/80 civilian employees covering 41 square miles (110 km2) and a population of about 105,000. The city is divided into nine beats and patrolled by 75 officers.
Contents
- Billings police department swears in three new officers
- Billings police department s new pickups
- History
- Chiefs
- In the Line of Duty
- K 9 unit
- Bicycle unit
- Motorcycle unit
- SWAT
- Bomb Squad
- Investigations
- Controversy
- References
Billings police department s new pickups
History
Before the Billings Police Department was established, most of the law enforcing was done by the sheriffs office or by Vigilantes. The Billings Police Department was established in 1902 with about 10 Police officers on duty. Most of their jobs were shutting down red light districts and patrolling the streets. As the city grew, so did their responsibilities.
Chiefs
In the Line of Duty
K-9 unit
The K-9 unit was formed in the 1970s. It currently has 4 dogs that assist suspect apprehension and drug searches.
Bicycle unit
The bicycle unit was formed in 1997.
Motorcycle unit
The motorcycle unit was established in 2000 with about 5 motorcycle police officers.
SWAT
The Billings Police Department has a full tactical SWAT team.
Bomb Squad
The bomb squad was formed in the 1980s. In 2005, the Bomb Squad received its first BDR, (bomb disposal robot), with a camera, two way radio and a disposal arm. It is also used in hostage negotiations.
Investigations
The Billings Police Departments has 20 detectives on its force. This unit is commanded by a Captain, Lieutenant and Sgt.http://ci.billings.mt.us/index.aspx?NID=230