Billings PD Unfiltered

Victoria Hill, the City Public Information Officer, met with Chief St. John and Lt. Lennick today to discuss hiring, The Crime Prevention Center, and benefits from the Public Safety Mill Levy.          

City of Billings PIO, Victoria Hill, welcomes Billings Fire Chief Pepper Valdez and Assistant Fire Chief Matt Hoppel on the next Public Safety Q & A podcast. They give updates on plans for the Crisis Response Unit, the latest information on the Mobile Response Team, the new fire station in the Heights, how to become a fire fighter, the role of dispatchers, and more.  

This is the second video in a series which covers training during the Citizen's Police Academy. Today Sgt. Garrett Peterson discussed the Bomb Squad with Lt. Matt Lennick.

City of Billings Public Information Officer Victoria Hill interviews Planning and Community Services Director Wyeth Friday, and Code Enforcement Manager Tina Hoeger. They answer questions on how to file a complaint, the latest Planning and Community Services annual report, nuisance property cases closed in 2022, code enforcement attendance at task force meetings, officer areas, and snow removal.  

This is the first video in a series which covers training during the Citizen's Police Academy. Today Sgt. Jeff Stovall discussed the Patrol Division with Lt. Matt Lennick. They also provided some updates on hiring and staffing numbers for the department.

LT Brandon Wooley talks with treatment court subject matter experts Laura Neil and Karlyle Duke. During this conversation they take a deep dive into what treatment courts are, history of the courts, how they work, costs, challenges, recidivism rates, and the benefits to the community as an alternative to incarceration. Laura Neil is the Program Manager of the Billings Adult Municipal Treatment Courts and Karlyle Duke is the Director of Court Services through the Rimrock Foundation. 

In this short episode, Officer Brad Mansur and LT Brandon Wooley talk about some safety driving tips and what to do if you involved in a motor vehicle accident.

In this short episode, Officer Brad Mansur and LT Brandon Wooley talk about motor vehicle theft crimes, how prevent motor vehicle theft, and what to do if your vehicle is stolen.

Officer Brad Mansur and LT Brandon Wooley discuss the why and how behind traffic stops, safety considerations, what to do if your pulled over, and much more!

Billings City Administrator Chris Kukulski sits down with LT Brandon Wooley to explain the financial aspects of funding public safety through the general fund and the current Public Safety Mill Levy. 

City Attorney Gina Dahl and Director of Planning & Community Services Wyeth Friday sit down to discuss the upcoming public safety mill levy. They discuss the Legal/Courts and Code Enforcement components of the mill levy. An often overlooked part of public safety this conversation is very informative. 

Chief of Police Rich St. John and Fire Chief Pepper Valdez sit down to talk about the upcoming Public Safety Mill Levy. They discuss historical context and provide information regarding the current status and needs for public safety. Additionally, they discuss the what their strategies are improve public safety with the additional funding.

LT Brandon Wooley and DBA Officer Brad Mansur talk about what it's like to work for the BPD, recruiting, requirements, tips, and more on how to be competitive in the BPD's hiring process. If you are interested in applying for the BPD, this is a must listen to.  Introduction What it's like to work for the BPD – 3:40 Pay & Benefits – 9:30 Retirement – 26:05 Recruiting / Challenges – 33:00 Minimum Qualifications – 37:45 Hiring Process – 47:12 MPAT – 53:35 Written Test – 57:50 Preparations – 1:00:55 Interview – 1:07:30 Backgrounds / Selection – 1:30:55 Final Offer – 1:36:50 Starting with BPD – 1:37:55 Closing – 1:38:50  

LT Brandon Wooley and BFD Battalion Chief Jason Lyon sit down to talk active shooters. During this informative conversation they talk about the the evolution of active shooter response to include armed citizen response, what you should do in the unfortunate event you find yourself involved in one, and what your local agencies have done to prepare for these highly complex situations. 

WARNING - may contain triggers for some as sexually explicit content is discussed. Detective Earl Campbell speaks with LT Wooley about Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Internet Safety, and Online Bullying. All parents should listen to this podcast to understand the dangers of the internet and get tips on how you and your children can stay safe while online.

LT Wooley talks with DBA Officer Brad Mansur and the DBA Resource Outreach Coordinator (ROC), Kody Christensen-Linton. They discuss proactive engagement with the transient population, substance abuse disorders, mental health issues, community partnerships, quality of life offenses, jail space, and the MAAP program. 

In this episode we follow up on Downtown: Part 1 by sitting down with County Commissioner Denis Pitman and Sergeant Shane Winden, aka "Shane the Cop." The discussion digs a little deeper into the downtown issues in regards to homelessness, quality of life, mental health, substance abuse, and available resources in the community.

In this episode Downtown Billings Association (DBA) Officer Brad Mansur and local business owner Sean Graves sit down with LT Wooley to discuss downtown issues, partnerships, enforcement challenges, quality of life issues, transients, and the overall perception of downtown safety compared to reality.

LT Brandon Wooley and Chief Rich St. John discuss policing, operations, crime, community issues, and agency transparency from a 10,000 foot view. This first podcast sets the foundation of the organization and forms the jumping off point for future podcasts to peel layers back and dive deeper into the BPD and community issues. A great listen to learn more about the BPD.