Police

Police Department

Mission and Value Statement

Our mission is to earn the public’s trust, without exception, by contributing to the peaceful harmony of our community. Doing so demands respect for tribal sovereignty and Indigenous cultures as well as accountability to the needs and perspectives of Indigenous peoples who remain connected with this land. We are committed to a partnership with members and guests of our community that inspires confidence in all to make Polson a safe and pleasant place to live, work, learn and play. We strive to produce positive results that preserve peace, prevent crime and disorder while safeguarding the personal liberties, dignity, and individuality of all people.

We will accomplish our mission by being a purpose driven team dedicated to exemplary service by being policing professionals who safeguard our taxpayers’ investment and by living the standard for excellence in character, leadership and competence. We will take full advantage of every resource available to us and inform the community on their investment.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier law enforcement agency within Montana by our community as well as our visitors and to be worthy of such recognition.

2 Police officers kneeling next to new bicycle helmets for the local youth

City of Polson police emblem/coin with a multi color police badge in the center

2 children pose with a police officer in front of a police car with their bicycles

4 children posing with a police officer in front of a police car holding their new bicycle helmets

Police officers pose with children in front of a police car holding a basketball

Children posing with a police officer at a local restaurant

Police officers making funny faces in front of their police vehicle with multiple children

Police officer pinning a badge to a young boys shirt at a local arcade

Police officer posing with two children on their scooters in front of a police car

Police officers posing with a local elderly man in his home

collage of pictures of police officers posing with kids throughout the day playing sports and at a local restaurant

two police officers stand in between the U.S. flag and the Montana flag at the City Commission chambers

City of Polson digital blue police badge

police officer pointing to a new decal on police vehicles that says "Polson Pirates" which is the local school mascot

Police vehicle with its lights on behind an older truck with the mountain range in the background

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Contact City Hall at 883-8200 or email the Code Compliance Officer at codecompliance [at] cityofpolson.com (codecompliance[at]cityofpolson[dot]com). For more information please visit the Code Compliance page.

Not currently, contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at (406) 883-7272.

Come by the Police Department inside City Hall at 106 1ST St E or call (406) 883-8211.

Contact the Lake County Detention Facility at (406) 883-7272.

Contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at (406) 883-7282.

Contact City court.

Appearance Hours: All other business:

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday Monday-Thursday

Fine payments can be paid by cash, check or money orders. You may pay online with a credit/debit card using the City Court Online Payments portal.

After-hours

Payment drop box is located to the right of the entrance to City Hall.

If you have any questions contact: Nora Walter at 406-883-8212

Call the non-emergency dispatch number, (406) 883–7301, and request to speak with an officer.

Yes, usually in the Spring. Please contact the Police Clerk for a current date, (406) 883-8211.

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Contact Information of Police

24/7 Non-emergency: 883-7301
24/7 Emergency: 9-1-1

Police Chief
George Simpson

Citizens Academy

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City Hall
106 1st Street East
Polson, MT 59860