69th Legislature passes HB 467 on medical treatment and law enforcement protocols Legislature enacts HB 467 outlining blood and urine test regulations for medical and law enforcement.

Montana's House Bill 467 is igniting a fierce debate over the balance between law enforcement needs and personal medical privacy—could this legislation change everything?

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Montana legislature advances House Bill 85 to restore public safety retirement funding House Bill 85 repeals amortization policy, restores critical funding for law enforcement retirement systems.

Montana's Senate is taking urgent action to stabilize law enforcement retirement funding, as House Bill 85 aims to correct past mistakes that jeopardized public safety.

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Senate Bill 7 revises retirement criteria for Highway Patrol and Sheriffs' systems Senate Bill 7 amends retirement criteria for Highway Patrol and Sheriffs' systems effective immediately.

Montana's Senate Bill 7 is shaking up retirement for law enforcement, promising earlier exits and better benefits amid budget debates and community concerns.

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Representative Teal advocates for streamlined emergency response in House Bill 679 Teal urges committee to support House Bill 679 for efficient law enforcement vehicle access

Montana lawmakers are pushing for faster emergency responses by allowing officers to skip the office and head straight to the scene—will this revolutionize public safety?

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Salary survey reveals entry-level deputy pay varies from $52K to $75K across counties Biannual salary survey shows significant disparities in deputy sheriff salaries across Montana counties.

A recent salary survey exposed a shocking disparity in entry-level pay for Montana's law enforcement, with deputies earning as little as $52,000 while others rake in over $70,000.

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Montana Legislature approves funding for injured law enforcement officers and families Legislature allocates monthly payments for injured officers and families of fallen officers.

Montana's Senate Bill 487 is set to transform support for injured law enforcement officers, providing crucial financial aid that could change lives forever.

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Legislature approves COBRA coverage for families of fallen officers New law mandates health coverage continuation for families of officers who die in duty.

Montana has taken a bold step to support the families of fallen law enforcement officers with a new bill ensuring they retain critical health coverage during their toughest times.

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Montana Legislature approves binding arbitration for sheriff service costs Legislature establishes binding arbitration for law enforcement service price disputes.

Montana's House Bill 333 could redefine how cities and counties negotiate sheriff service costs, introducing binding arbitration and mandatory cost-sharing to ease funding disputes.

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