Welcome to the Dillon Police Department’s Website!
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Chief of Police: Jeremy Alvarez (406)683-3714
Assistant Chief Of Police: Joel Stewart (406)683-3715
Administrative Assistant: Danielle Daman (406)683-3713
ddaman@beaverheadco.mt.gov
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Sergeant: Eric Pedersen
Officer: Christepher Feathers
Officer: Joshua Aguirre
Officer: Louie Ochoa
Officer: Clay Blankenship
Officer: Jesse Randolph
Officer: Gabe Weise
RESOURES AND HEPFUL LINKS
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Current Position Openings - None
The Dillon Police Department is accepting applications for a probationary patrolman. Requirements include possessing high ethical standards, and the desire to serve and protect in a community-oriented police department. Applicants must be 18 years of age, no felony convictions, and adhere to Montana Code Annotated 44-1-401. Starting salary is $21.50 an hour, increasing to $24.50 an hour after the first year and requirements are completed.
POST certified applicants may be considered at a higher rate if hired. Competitive insurance and several other benefits. Police Officer Standards in Training. (attached below). Applications may be emailed to dillonpd@beaverheadco.mt.gov Other questions may be referred to Chief Jeremy Alvarez at (406)683-3714 or jalvarez@beaverheaco.mt.gov Closing date is open until filled.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must reside in the State of Montana continuously for a period of one-year prior of appointment, and Beaverhead County continuously for a period of six months prior to the date of appointment;
2. Must be a citizen of the United States;
3. Must be at least 18 years of age;
4. Must be fingerprinted, and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint records to disclose any criminal record;
5. May not have been convicted of a crime for which the person could have been imprisoned in a federal penitentiary or state prison;
6. Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation;
7. Must be a graduate of an accredited high school or the equivalent;
8. Must be examined by a licensed physician within 30 days Immediately preceding the date of appointment and pronounced in good physical condition; and
10. Must possess a valid Montana driver's license.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Candidates will submit a Montana Post Application to the Reserve Force Coordinators.
2. The Candidate selected from the applications will be invited to take a physical fitness test. (MPAT) Candidates must provide a written documentation from a licensed physician that they are in good physical condition before testing.
3. Candidates selected after interviews will then be required to pass a background check.
4. Candidates meeting the afore listed criteria will then be selected as Reserve Officer Candidates.
BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
• Candidates may be appointed Reserve Deputies/Officers upon completion of 30 hours of firearms training (including use of force training), and 14 hours from any other topic from the reserve officer basic program curriculum. The reserve officer then must complete the remaining 44 hours of the mandatory basic training program curriculum, as outlined below, within two years of appointment. MLEA accredited courses are accepted if the minimum time and topic requirements are met.
• The Reserve Officer Basic Training curriculum will be offered on a two-year rotational basis, or as deemed necessary by the Reserve Force Coordinators.
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If you feel you are a victim of domestic or sexual violence and would like to speak to a community-based advocate, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotlineat 1-800-799-7233, theNational Sexual As at 1-800-656-4673, or the local Women’s Resource Centerlocated in Dillon, MT at 406-683-6106.
If you would like to report a crime to Law Enforcement- please call 911 in an emergency, or the Dillon Police Department at (406) 683-3701.
In the State of Montana, victims in criminal cases have rights. Not all rights apply to every case, and can vary depending on the situation. Local Law Enforcement and the County Attorney’s Office work together to ensure victims are receiving their rights in a criminal case from the time of the incident to the disposition of a case- and beyond when applicable.
You can learn more about the specific laws regarding victim services below.
Montana Code Annotated Title 46 Chapter 24, Services to Victim, Witness
If you would like basic information about Orders of Protection, Crime Victim Compensation, and local resources in Beaverhead County you can view this flyer provided by the Beaverhead County Attorney’s Office.
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Requests for Police Records
Per Montana law, most police reports are considered confidential, not public records, and dissemination is limited.
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Any person or organization with a legitimate interest can request a report.
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CFS COMMAND LOG / DISPATCH LOG
The CFS Command Log / Dispatch Log is the initial report created by Beaverhead County Dispatch Center. It records citizen informant calls reporting incidents or officer investigatory stops. The report includes basic information such as date, time, location, incident type, nature of the call, assigned or dispatched law enforcement personnel, and the citizen caller, if applicable. It is also referred to as the "initial offense report" according to Montana Code Annotated § 44-5-103. This report does not contain detailed incident descriptions, law enforcement narratives, or the State Accident Form. It is considered public information, except for Confidential Criminal Justice Information or private party information.
STATE ACCIDENT FORM
The State Accident Form is created by law enforcement personnel when a vehicle accident results in $1,000 or more in damage. It provides information about the vehicles and drivers involved. The form may include a diagram, accident summary, insurance information, and any additional narratives from law enforcement. This form is commonly requested by insurance companies.
BASIC CASE REPORT/NARRATIVE
The Basic Case Report/Narrative consists of the CFS Command Log, State Accident Form, relevant photographs (if available), citations, and other attachments. It is worth noting that if there is an ongoing prosecution related to the incident in the report, the release of the report will be delayed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings.
Request for records must be processed through the Dillon City Attorney’s Office.
Phone: (406) 988-0067
Address: 125 N Idaho St. Dillon, MT 59725
The Dillon City Attorney’s Office will charge for document searches, along with charges for copies of police reports, photo CD’s, DVD’s, surveillance videos, and any other items.
Document Requests typically NOT processed by the City of Dillon when involving:
Felonies - contact Beaverhead County Attorney's Office at 406-683-3730
Minor in Possession (MIP) or other juvenile non-minor traffic charge - contact the Juvenile Probation Office at 406-683-3760.
Outside of City limits or created by a different agency - contact Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Office, Montana Highway Patrol or surrounding counties.