CHIEF OF POLICE KEVIN KRAUSZ

The Miles City Police Department strives to maintain an open and positive relationship with the public, and understands this relationship must be based upon mutual confidence and trust. We aim to provide professional, timely and efficient law enforcement service to the citizens of Miles City and the surrounding areas. If any of our personnel acts in a way to discredit our agency or the City of Miles City, we want to know about it.

All Complaints received by our department, whether from the public or from our own employees, will be fully and impartially investigated. Complaints are investigated to determine the validity of the allegations contained in them and to ensure any discipline that is necessary is handled in a fair and impartial manner.

The following is some information concerning our complaint procedures:

Complaint packages, containing information on our complaint process and necessary forms to filling a complaint are available from any Miles City Police Officer, at the Miles City Police Department, City Hall, and the Dispatch Center.

We prefer complaints be filed in writing; however they may also be filed in person or by telephone. To assist us in completely investigating your complaint, we ask that you provide your name and contact information, any witness names and information so we can contact you for other information if necessary, and to advise you of the outcome of the complaint investigation. A signature of the complaint is desired but not mandatory.

Complaints may be turned into any supervisory officer on the department, usually the on-duty shift commander, this is normally a Sergeant.

Complaints will be investigated by an Officer with supervision over the officer or officer against whom your complaint is made. The Chief of Police may assign another officer or agency to complete the investigation at his discretion based on the circumstances of the complaint.

Whenever reasonably possible, we attempt to complete all complaint investigations within 30 days. We will attempt to contact you and advise you when the investigation is complete and of any information we are able to share as to the actions taken. Please keep in mind in many cases internal personnel disciplinary actions are confidential and the details cannot be shared with the public.

If you have any other concerns or questions, feel free to contact the Department Administrative Office at (406) 234-6273,

Chief Kevin Krausz