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BICYCLE LICENSING
The Sidney Police Department encourages that all bicycles be licensed. To license a bicycle, take it to City Hall at 115 Second Street S.E. (next to the Fire Hall) and pay a one-time licensing fee of $2. The license will help deter theft, but should your bicycle be stolen, there will be a record of its description and serial number on file to aid in recovery. Back to Top
VACATION SECURITY CHECKS
If you will be away from home for an extended period of time, please call or stop by the Law Enforcement Center. Your information will be recorded and regular patrol officers on duty will be advised to provide extra patrol while you are away. Back to Top
OPERATION ID
Operation ID is a part of Montana Crime Watch. Operation ID has two parts. First, you mark all your easily stolen valuables so they can be identified as yours. Second, you display a sticker or poster which tells burglars that you have done so. To mark your property for Operation ID, you will need an engraving tool. If you do not have access to one, you may borrow a tool from the Law Enforcement Center. After you mark your property, your ID number will be kept on file, and you will be provided with stickers declaring that your property is protected. Back to Top
BIG MUDDY RIVER DRUG TASK FORCE
The Sidney Police Department, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, and Fairview Police Department are members of the Big Muddy River Drug Task Force and actively participate with law enforcement agencies in the surrounding cities and counties in a coordinated effort to battle drug trafficking and use in eastern Montana. If you have information on suspected drug activity, please contact your local law enforcement agency. Information regarding the fight against methamphetamine can be found at the Montana Meth Project website. Back to Top
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
D.A.R.E. is a drug education program which is taught in the public schools by a specially trained, uniformed police officer.
The Richland County D.A.R.E. Program began with the 1993-94 school year with one officer, Sergeant A.J. Olson, from the Sidney Police Department receiving D.A.R.E. Officer training. In 1997, the Sidney Police Department sent Major Robert Burnison to D.A.R.E. training and he taught through May, 2001. Lieutenant Lloyd Dopp attended training in June, 2001 and taught through May 2005, when Major Robert Burnison again assumed the duties. Officer Travis Rosaaen became the current D.A.R.E. Officer in January, 2008.
The program is presented in all of the public elementary schools in Richland County, which includes Savage, Lambert, Fairview, Rau, Brorson, West Side Elementary, and Central Intermediate. In addition to the 5th grade program, a full 7th grade curriculum is presented to all of the 7th graders in Richland County as well as visitation lessons for grades 1 through 4.
For further information, go to the National D.A.R.E. site.
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RED RIBBON WEEK
Each October, we support the schools of Richland County in celebrating Red Ribbon Week to further our commitment to a drug-free community. Red Ribbon Week originated after D.E.A. Agent Enrique Camarena was murdered by drug traffickers while on duty in Mexico in 1985. As a result of his death, Red Ribbon Week was initiated to honor his sacrifice and to encourage others to take a stand against drugs. In the past, officers have handed out red ribbons to students and given talks encouraging them to stay drug free. If your are looking for ideas or supplies to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, go to the following sites: Red Ribbon Resources or The Bureau for At Risk Youth Back to Top
EDUCATIONAL TALKS
The Sidney Police Department will provide public talks covering a wide range of topics such as drugs, traffic, criminal justice, baby-sitting, Kid Care ID, etc. All requests for officers to speak publicly should be directed to the Chief of Police at 406-433-2210 or by writing him at Sidney Police Department, 110 Second Avenue N.W., Sidney, MT 59270. Back to Top
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