Notice from the Polson Police Department

News from the Polson Police Department

POLSON — 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 the peace, prevent crime and disorder, while safeguarding the personal liberties, dignity, and individuality of all people. In addition to traditional police services your Polson

Police Department also provides other services you may not be aware of. Here is a list of those services.

Your PPD believes in safe and responsible gun ownership. And as such we are a proud supporter of Project Child Safe. Be a responsible firearms owner. Store your firearms safely. Call us or stop by the station for FREE gun locks. Visit the Project Child Safe website for more information on the program.

If you have unused or expired medications, we can help you out there too. Drop off your unused medication at your PPD or call for an officer to come pick up your unused prescriptions. Need a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection? Call to request an officer to come to your location. Please have the paperwork ready prior to the officer’s arrival. VIN inspection forms can be found on the MT Motor Vehicle Department’s website. Need someone to speak about a public safety topic at your next homeowners’ association, club or business meeting? Your PPD is full of knowledgeable professionals who can help. Give us a call. Have a security camera outside your home or business. Register it with the PPD so if a crime occurs in your area, we’ll know to contact you. You can register on our website or by call for an officer to assist you. We only need your contact information and number of cameras you have.

If you’re going out of town for a while or have a vacant