Police

The Livingston Police Department diligently serves the citizens of our community, providing 24-hour patrol coverage and proactive law enforcement services. Our mission is to enforce the laws of the United States, the state of Montana, and the City of Livingston; to assist the citizens of Livingston in protecting their lives and property; and to provide service to the public to the extent that we are empowered and enabled to do so by law, department regulations, and financial considerations. Our officers fulfill their duties with pride and integrity.

On behalf of the police department, we invite the public to visit our section of the City of Livingston website. We are proud to share important information about our activities, crime prevention resources, public notices, and other points of interest. We hope the information is beneficial and welcome ideas and suggestions.

The department's staffing consists of the Chief, Assistant Chief, one Detective, three Sergeants, eight Patrol Officers, and a School Resource Officer.

Patrol Services
The Livingston Police Department provides 24-hour patrol services to the community, dedicated to reducing crime, enforcing traffic laws, and responding to citizen requests for assistance. Patrol officers are assigned to four ten-hour shifts, with three days off. Officers rotate shifts every two months. Patrol shifts are as follows: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 3:00 am, 9:00 pm - 7:00 am, and 11:00 am - 9:00 pm during times of full staffing. The patrol officers are often the first point of contact for citizens in need of assistance. They are ever-prepared to respond to a variety of calls for service and enforce violations of the law with vigor and fairness. Their presence in the community and constant focus on crime serve as a deterrent to those who pose a threat to us all.

Patrol activities are supervised by three Sergeants, who work five eight-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. The Sergeants’ shifts are: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, and 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Investigations
We have one full-time investigator. The investigator normally works 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, but may adjust those hours to meet the needs of the job. The detective's duties include investigating felony cases as assigned, coordinating with the county attorney's office to prosecute offenders, registering sexual and violent offenders, and maintaining the sexual and violent offender registration files.

Bicycle Patrol
Bicycle Patrol Officers work primarily during the summer months, weather permitting, and during times of adequate staffing. Bike patrol is an effective method for conducting discreet patrols in the downtown business district and residential neighborhoods. Bike officers are also more accessible to citizens, enhancing public relations. Bike patrol officers sometimes conduct bicycle safety classes for children.

School Resource Officer Program
One specially trained officer serves as a full-time School Resource Officer during the school year, focusing on enhancing safety and security for students and staff, increasing students' knowledge of and respect for the law, building positive relationships, and fostering educational programs and activities. The SRO program is intended to be proactive in nature, with an emphasis on preventing problems before they occur. The officer’s efforts are dedicated to serving the schools, cooperating with school officials when investigating criminal offenses on or near school property, and being readily available to respond to school emergencies. The position is currently funded jointly by the City of Livingston and the Livingston School District by contractual agreement.