Sidney Police Department

04/17/2026

🐾 End of Watch: April 16, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that retired Sidney Police Department K9 Xero passed away from natural causes yesterday evening at his home. He was 13 years old.

K9 Xero was born on December 19, 2012, in Hungary and was imported into the U.S. by Southern Police Canine Inc. in North Carolina. Half German Shepherd and half Belgian Malinois, the Sidney Police Department acquired K9 Xero from SPCI in May 2014, and was able to do so in large part because of the tremendous generosity and support from the Sidney community.

K9 Xero was considered a dual-purpose K9 trained in both narcotics detection and patrol operations, which included suspect apprehension, tracking, and evidence/article recovery. Xero faithfully served our community with unwavering loyalty, courage, and dedication for over 6 years until his retirement in late 2020. Xero truly exemplified what it means to serve with purpose and heart.

K9 Xero had a great personality and temperament, and knew how to turn up the intensity when it was time for business, or tone it down when it was time to simply be a dog, and was a great ambassador for the Sidney PD. Xero loved kids and being out in public and was always down for a scratch or a pat on the head.

While we mourn his passing, we are deeply grateful for the impact he made and his service to this community.

Rest easy, brother...you were the best boy. 🖤💙🖤 We've got it from here...

04/16/2026

Otto Otter has some safety tips as it is approaching time to start filling the canals!

04/13/2026

We are delighted to welcome two new officers to the Sidney Police Department!

Officer Fiola and Officer Gonzales have both been participating in our field training program, so you may have encountered them in the community accompanied by their training officers.
Officer Fiola possesses prior law enforcement experience and will complete the Montana Law Enforcement Equivalency training in Helena, MT this year.
Officer Gonzales will also be attending the Montana Law Enforcement Officer Basic course in Helena, MT this year.

04/06/2026

Last month, the Sidney Police Department celebrated a significant milestone with our very own, Captain Travis Rosaaen.

Capt. Rosaaen has dedicated 25 years to service, unwavering commitment, and dedication to the Sidney community.

He continues to show up every day for the department and the community, and for that, we thank not only him but also his family, who have supported and continue to support him.

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong
man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is
marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who
comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and
shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows
great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy
cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement,
and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that
his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know
victory nor defeat” - Theodore Roosevelt, 1910

03/22/2026

🎂🐾 Birthday Boy 🐾🎂

If you know Ringo, you know:

• The ball is serious business
• Work isn’t a job—it’s his favorite thing
• If something needs found, he’s on it
• And apparently… he thinks he can drive 🚓

Focused when it counts, fired up when it’s go time, and always all in—Ringo brings the same energy every single day.

Help us wish K-9 Ringo a Happy Birthday! 🐕🦴🎉

02/14/2026

In case you need help sniffing out love this Valentine’s Day, K-9 Ringo is here to help 🐾❤️

Happy Valentines Day!

02/12/2026

If you know someone whose love life disappeared but their warrant didn’t, give us a call. We’re always accepting tips — and we never ghost.

Contact Sidney Police Department at (406) 433-2210 or send us a message.
Help us make sure the only thing running this season is Cupid. 😉

XOXO,

Sidney PD ❤️

01/28/2026

A Look Back at SPD History

This original purchase order dates to January 28, 1983, when the Sidney Police Department added a 1983 Dodge Diplomat patrol car with an AM/FM option to its fleet.

The original order—now 43 years old—is a preserved piece of our department’s history and a reminder of how far law enforcement and record-keeping have come.

01/20/2026

Winter roads can be unpredictable—your safety doesn’t have to be.

As temperatures drop, snow and ice dramatically increase the risk of accidents. Protect yourself and others by following these winter driving tips:

* Slow Down. Speed limits are for ideal conditions—reduce speed on snow and ice.
* Increase following distance. Allow at least 6-8seconds between vehicles.
* Use winter tires. They provide significantly better traction in cold conditions.
* Brake gently. Sudden braking can cause sliding.
* Clear your vehicle fully. Remove snow and ice from windows, mirrors, lights, and roof.
* Be prepared. Carry an emergency kit with blankets, flashlight, phone charger, and food.

01/14/2026

11/28/2025

CANCELED: Parade of Lights has been canceled for tonight due to weather and roadway conditions.

🎄𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲🎄

𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 — 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲.❄️

(𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆… 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁!)

𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘆 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗡, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘆!

11/26/2025

Sidney Holiday Parking Reminder

Help keep our streets safe, clear, and accessible this holiday season!

Please remember:
🔄 No wrong-way parking — your vehicle must face the direction of traffic.
🚫 Keep sidewalks clear — do not park on or block any pedestrian pathways.
🚓 Never block alleys — emergency and service vehicles need full access at all times.
🏡 Do not block residential driveways — even partially.
♿ Handicap parking is for permit holders only — never park in or block designated accessible spaces or access aisles.
🚛 Heavy vehicle restriction — vehicles over 32,000 lbs GVW are not allowed in residential areas.
Thank you for being a valued member of the Sidney community.
Your attention to parking regulations helps keep our city safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone this holiday season.

With the snowy season upon us, please be extra mindful of the Sidney Public Works crew working hard to keep our streets plowed and safe.