Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

🚨⚾ GUNS & HOSES SOFTBALL GAME 2026 ⚾🚒

Mark your calendars and come out to support an incredible cause!

The brave men and women of Law Enforcement and Fire Service are stepping onto the diamond for the Guns & Hoses Softball Game, benefiting Mariah’s Challenge.

Police vs. Firefighters

Friendly rivalry, community spirit, and family fun

All in support of Mariah’s Challenge and their mission to promote safe, healthy, and positive choices for our youth.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕐 First Pitch: 1:00 PM
📍 Stodden Park
3103 S. Utah Ave., Butte, MT

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and team spirit as our local heroes battle it out on the field for bragging rights and a great cause. Whether you’re rooting for the badge or the helmet, everyone wins when we come together to support our community!

Team Police 👮🏼
Team Fire 🚒👨🏻‍🚒
One 🏆
One Great Cause 🎗️

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06/16/2026

🚨OPEN BURNING IS CLOSED🚨

Due to forecasted high winds and temperatures, open burning is closed in Butte-Silver Bow.

06/01/2026

Neveah Schroeder has been located and is safe. Thank you.

05/15/2026

Today, we remember our fallen law enforcement officers. These 18 officers paid the ultimate sacrifice after swearing to protect the citizens of Butte-Silver Bow.

Please take a moment today to honor the officers across Montana and our nation who answered the call of duty and never returned home to their loved ones.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Detention Officers Brian Fitzpatrick and Mitch Mihailovich for graduating the Montana Law Enforcement Academy Correction/Detention Officer Basic!

04/29/2026

Thank you to all the people who assisted in looking for young Mason Burdeau. Citizens spotted him and contacted the 911 Communications Center. Officers responded. He was located safely and is being returned home. Thanks again for looking for him and calling our agency when he was located.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Officers Erika Tuller and Kaelan Connacher as they graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy as part of BASIC Class #189. Graduation took place today in Helena, MT.

04/09/2026

We are hiring for the position of non-confirmed Sworn Police Officer. Apply by scanning the QR code below or visit the Butte-Silver Bow government website and search open job postings!

04/04/2026

Butte Police Media Release

April 4, 2026 at 1505 hours

The Butte Police Department is investigating numerous reports of broken windows across the city.

Preliminary findings indicate the damage was caused by projectiles launched from slingshots.

Following an extensive investigation throughout the day, multiple suspects have been taken into custody and evidence has been recovered.

Anyone whose home, vehicle, or business has been damaged is encouraged to contact the Butte Police Department at 406-497-1120 to file a report.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Ed Lester