2023 Annual Report | Billings Police Department

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The 2023 Annual Report of the Billings Police Department documents the operational activities of Montana's largest local law enforcement agency, led by Chief St. John and Assistant Chief Lawrence, which employs more than 200 sworn and civilian employees. Violent crime decreased in 2023, while detectives cleared 300 of 424 received cases, including 10 homicides. Officers issued nearly 20,000 traffic citations and warnings, and specialized units seized 107,737 Fentanyl pills, 1,156 grams of Fentanyl powder, 4 pounds of cocaine, and 265 firearms totaling $546,673, with drug offenses falling for the fifth consecutive year. Animal Control Division calls increased 16% in 2023, though animal cruelty, abandoned animals, and dangerous animal cases all decreased. Commanders reviewed 166 incidences of force out of more than 91,000 total calls for service, and volunteers contributed 3,464 hours to public safety.