Great Falls Police Station
Posted by: ZenPanda
N 47° 30.244 W 111° 18.442
12T E 476852 N 5261227
A modest building used for the main headquarters.
Waymark Code: WM1CX7
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 04/08/2007
Views: 52
From their
Website
The Great Falls Police Department has a rich heritage dating back to
the late 1800's when officers were referred to as "law men" and horse
power was just that. The Great Falls Police Department was created in
1888 with the incorporation of the City. At that time, George E. Huy
was appointed the Police Magistrate and given oversight of the City
Marshall -- John Hurly.
The entire police force consisted of these two men.
In 1889, two policemen were appointed bringing the total police force
to three men. Uniforms were non-existent, so officers wore everyday
clothes and hung a six-shooter on their side. In the mid 1890's,
uniforms were introduced and the city built its own jail. By the end
of 1909, the force had grown to 14 certified members -- certification
required passing an examination by the Examining and Trial Board and 6
months of probationary experience on the force.
By 1914, automobiles were being used and around 1940, they got their
first two-way radios. In 1970, the police department started using
omputers.
From those humble beginnings, the GFPD has grown into a force of 82
men and women and has 65 cars and support vehicles handling crimes
and providing educational services. The police department has three
distinct divisions within the department, which include the
operations division, support services division and records
division.
Physical address:
112 First Street South
Great Falls MT 59405
(406)771-1180
Mailing address:
PO Box 5021
Great Falls, MT 59403