University Of Montana Police

In which year UM Police Department was formed at the University of Montana ? Will you please provide the list of Police Officers working at UM Police Department , University of Montana ? Provide the contact number of UM Police Department , University of Montana .

Can you tell me about the Dispatch Center which works under/with University of Montana Police Department (UMPD)?

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The University of Montana Police Department (UMPD) serves and protects the students, staff, faculty, and all people and property within the University of Montana campus and properties.

The mission of UM Police Department is to work in partnership with the campus community to provide the most professional, effective public safety services possible.

UM Police Officers have the exclusive responsibility to act upon law-enforcement matters and perform police functions for the UM Main Campus and the Missoula College. UM Police Officers investigate all crimes and enforce federal, state, and local laws as well as University of Montana policies.

All sworn UMPD officers have successfully completed training at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) or equivalent training recognized by the Montana Peace Officer Standards and Training council.

The officers have the same authority and powers of arrest as any officer in the state. In addition to the MLEA training, UMPD officers receive additional training throughout the year.


Dispatch Center

The University of Montana has a full dispatch center. Dispatchers are fully certified and trained by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy. All staff working in the front office is certified dispatchers

They are the people that are next to the phone in case there is an emergency. They are making sure campus is running smoothly. Not only do they work with the police officers but they also monitor building security and make the necessary calls when things go wrong.

Whether it is a broken pipe that is causing flooding above office or a burglary alarm, UM Dispatchers watch over the university 24/7

Both Police Dispatchers and Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Police Officers and Dispatchers are certified and trained by the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA).



Contact Information
Police
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
Phone: (406) 243-6131
Fax: (406) 243-4298
UM Police: Emergency (406) 243-4000
Parking: (M-F 7:30 am - 4:30 pm) - (406) 243-6132
GrizWalk: (406) 243-2777