Ways You Can Help

Keep Everyone Safe

Highway Patrol Troopers are risking their lives every day to help keep us safe. The least we can do is be informed citizens and help where we can. There are a number of ways to help out law enforcement and keep everyone safe.

The most recent data report released in 2021, from 2019, states that Montana has one of the highest average vehicle accident reports in the nation. Over 22,000 crash reports were made in 2019 alone.

Outreach

Gallatin County Sheriff's Department works with local Boards and Committees to help better serve the community.

Boards & Committees

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Public Safety Academy

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The Gallatin Valley Sheriff's office employs over 100 officers from several departments, with community outreach being a commitment in the next few years.

Safety Tips

When you see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing and sirens blaring, quickly and carefully move to the side of the road. Regardless of which side they are on sometimes officers need to cut through the middle of a narrow road and require both lanes of traffic to move over.

When driving in icy conditions, never make sudden movements. Overcorrection is a common cause of accidents. The best way to control a vehicle on icy roads is to do so smoothly and slowly.

When coming upon an accident, check the condition of the people in the vehicle and call 911. It is helpful for emergency services to know as much information as possible in order to take care of the situation in a timely manner.

Stay alert and NEVER drink and drive. Officers have been killed while responding to emergencies due to impaired drivers. Always stay vigilant, so you are not surprised by accidents.

Always treat law enforcement officers with respect and kindness. These brave men and women are humans just like you and only want to help keep their community safe. When in contact with an officer, be honest and cooperative to let them do their job to the best of their ability.

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Ways You Can Help

The most recent data report released in 2021, from 2019, states that Montana has one of the highest average vehicle accident reports in the nation. Over 22,000 crash reports were made in 2019 alone.

Outreach

Boards & Committees

Public Safety Academy

The Gallatin Valley Sheriff's office employs over 100 officers from several departments, with community outreach being a commitment in the next few years.

Safety Tips

When you see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing and sirens blaring, quickly and carefully move to the side of the road. Regardless of which side they are on sometimes officers need to cut through the middle of a narrow road and require both lanes of traffic to move over.

When driving in icy conditions, never make sudden movements. Overcorrection is a common cause of accidents. The best way to control a vehicle on icy roads is to do so smoothly and slowly.

When coming upon an accident, check the condition of the people in the vehicle and call 911. It is helpful for emergency services to know as much information as possible in order to take care of the situation in a timely manner.

Stay alert and NEVER drink and drive. Officers have been killed while responding to emergencies due to impaired drivers. Always stay vigilant, so you are not surprised by accidents.

Always treat law enforcement officers with respect and kindness. These brave men and women are humans just like you and only want to help keep their community safe. When in contact with an officer, be honest and cooperative to let them do their job to the best of their ability.

Drivers attempting to exit a road and crashing accounted for 51% of all fatal crashes and 53% of all serious injury crashes.

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Ways You Can Help

The most recent data report released in 2021, from 2019, states that Montana has one of the highest average vehicle accident reports in the nation. Over 22,000 crash reports were made in 2019 alone.

Outreach

Boards & Committees

Public Safety Academy

The Gallatin Valley Sheriff's office employs over 100 officers from several departments, with community outreach being a commitment in the next few years.

Safety Tips

When you see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing and sirens blaring, quickly and carefully move to the side of the road. Regardless of which side they are on sometimes officers need to cut through the middle of a narrow road and require both lanes of traffic to move over.

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When driving in icy conditions, never make sudden movements. Overcorrection is a common cause of accidents. The best way to control a vehicle on icy roads is to do so smoothly and slowly.

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When coming upon an accident, check the condition of the people in the vehicle and call 911. It is helpful for emergency services to know as much information as possible in order to take care of the situation in a timely manner.

​

Stay alert and NEVER drink and drive. Officers have been killed while responding to emergencies due to impaired drivers. Always stay vigilant, so you are not surprised by accidents.

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Always treat law enforcement officers with respect and kindness. These brave men and women are humans just like you and only want to help keep their community safe. When in contact with an officer, be honest and cooperative to let them do their job to the best of their ability.

Drivers attempting to exit a road and crashing accounted for 51% of all fatal crashes and 53% of all serious injury crashes.