# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - Montana ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** - Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** - For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **Montana State Police Headquarters:** - **Phone:** 1-406-444-7000 (Non-Emergency Assistance) - **Website:** [https://dojmt.gov](https://dojmt.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters, including highway patrol inquiries and general law enforcement information. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Billings - **Billings Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-406-657-8200 - **Website:** [https://www.billingsmt.gov/](https://www.billingsmt.gov/) - **Office Location:** 220 N. 27th St, Billings, MT 59101 - **Services Provided:** Community patrols, noise complaints, non-urgent crime reporting. ### Missoula - **Missoula Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-406-552-6300 - **Website:** [https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/](https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/) - **Office Location:** 435 Ryman St, Missoula, MT 59802 - **Services Provided:** Reporting vandalism, theft follow-up, and suspicious activities. ### Bozeman - **Bozeman Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-406-582-2000 - **Website:** [https://www.bozeman.net/](https://www.bozeman.net/) - **Office Location:** 615 S. 16th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715 - **Specialized Services:** Lost property reporting, community outreach. ### Helena - **Helena Police Department:** - **Phone:** 1-406-447-8479 - **Website:** [https://www.helenamt.gov/](https://www.helenamt.gov/) - **Office Location:** 406 Fuller Ave, Helena, MT 59601 - **Services Provided:** Parking violations, abandoned vehicle reporting. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) - **Website:** [https://www.crimestoppersusa.org](https://www.crimestoppersusa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org/](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://dojmt.gov/safety/](https://dojmt.gov/safety/) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://cops.usdoj.gov/](https://cops.usdoj.gov/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **Montana State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://dojmt.gov/enforcement/crimereporting/](https://dojmt.gov/enforcement/crimereporting/) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Billings:** [https://www.billingsmt.gov/](https://www.billingsmt.gov/) - **Missoula:** [https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/](https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/) - **Bozeman:** [https://www.bozeman.net/](https://www.bozeman.net/) --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Montana State Police at 1-406-444-7000._