About Us

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Officer Rob on a Police MotorcycleAbout Us

The Whitefish Police Department (WPD) is here to serve you. We are pleased to use this medium to assist us in serving the community. We are dedicated to providing the public with highly professional police services, with the welfare and safety of our citizens as our primary goal.

Services

We currently provide many services to the public including: 

  • Bike Patrol
  • Narcotics Investigations
  • Patrol and Investigative Functions
  • School Resource Officer
  • Security at Special Events
  • Special Patrols in High Traffic Accident and High Crime Areas

Staff

The WPD employs a total of 18 sworn officers and three civilian personnel. We also have a Chaplaincy Program that includes four area Chaplains who work with us on a volunteer basis. View our Chain of Command (JPG).

Community Involvement

Our mission, community policing, can only be accomplished if we are empowered by our citizens through effective communications and community involvement. The department seeks input from our community and requests your assistance so we can serve you in an efficient and professional manner. We welcome your suggestions, constructive criticism, and compliments to help us better serve you.  Please reach out to us at (406) 863-2420.