Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)    

HOW TO:	HOW TO:
Report a Crime?	Report an Insufficient Funded check?
Report an animal complaint? What are some common animal laws?	Get Fingerprinted?
Report a vehicle abandoned?	Apply for a Concealed Weapon's Permit?
Pay or appeal parking tickets?	Report an indoor smoking violation?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to report a crime in progress: 

Call 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. Calls to 9-1-1 are free from payphones and most cell phones.

How to report a non-emergency incident/situation:

 

Unless you need an immediate response to a fire, medical or police emergency, call the Non-Emergency number at 582-2000. Using the non-emergency number helps keep the 9-1-1 lines available for persons reporting emergencies. Other kinds of calls that are appropriate for this non-emergency number would include complaints such as noise, parking, abandoned vehicles, nuisance animals, non-injury motor vehicle accidents, etc.

 

How to place an anonymous tip:

 

You can place anonymous crime tips through the Headwaters Crimestoppers Gallatin County hotline at (406) 586-1131. or send to anonymous@bozeman.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to make an Animal Complaint:

 

 

    *    Have detailed description of the location or address

 

    *    Have detailed description of problem animal and what the problem is   

 

    *    Anticipate giving your name, address and phone number.  This is necessary if the ACO has to issue a citation to the pet owner.

 

    *    License plates of dog owners who leave the area after an offense can be helpful, including a good description of the owner

 

    *    Call 582-2000.  If an ACO is not available, either the call will be forwarded for handling at a later time (non-emergency, on-going problems) or a patrol officer will respond to handle the emergency.

 

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How to report Abandoned Vehicles:

You can report an abandoned vehicle by calling 582-2000.  Per Bozeman City Ordinance, no vehicle may be left parked on a city street for longer than 5 days.  If the vehicle is creating a traffic hazard, call 582-2000 or 9-1-1.

 

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How to report Non-Sufficient Fund Checks:

All non-sufficient fund checks are handled through the Gallatin County Attorney's Office, 1709 West College in Bozeman.  Call 582-3745 for more information.

 

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Fingerprinting:

You can be fingerprinted by the staff at the Gallatin County Detention Center, 613 South 16^th, (Monday through Friday between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - Saturday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. and Sunday between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. )  There is a cost for this service and may be paid by cash, check or money order.  Please bring picture identification.  Call 582-2132 for more information. 

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Concealed Pistol Permits

Concealed weapon permits are issued through the Gallatin County Sheriff's Department, 615 South 16^th Avenue.  Hours and days vary for this service.  Call 582-2100 for more information.

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Parking Tickets Paid

Bozeman Police Department issued parking ticket payment is handled by the front desk at the Bozeman City Hall, 411 East Main.  Call 582-2300 for more information.

 

 

Parking Tickets Contested 

If you believe you were issued a parking citation in error, you may complete a parking ticket appeal.  Appeal forms can be picked up at the front desk at the Bozeman City Hall, 411 East Main.  Call 582-2300 for more information. 

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Indoor Smoking Complaints?

The Gallatin City-County Health Department @ 311 W. Main , Rm 108 (582-3120) is responsible for enforcement of the Clean Air Act:    

The Department of Health & Human Services (DPHHS) web site has links to the Clean Air Act: FAQ's; Administrative Rules; Sign Requirements & a Complaint Form available at: www.dphhs.mt.gov , "A-Z Index" tab, "Clean Indoor Air Act". 

A toll free number & information line is also available 1-866-787-5AIR (866-787-5247).

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