Montana Law Enforcement Museum

08/15/2026

We remember Deputy Joe Dunn.

On August 14, 2014, Joe began his shift like any other day, serving the people of Cascade County. Before that day was over, he would make the ultimate sacrifice.

Joe was killed in the line of duty near Belt while attempting to deploy spike strips during a high-speed pursuit on Highway 87. He was just 33 years old.

Joe was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who continued his commitment to service as a deputy with the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office. But above all, he was a husband and a father to two children.

His sacrifice remains a powerful reminder of what it means to wear the badge.

There are no guarantees when our deputies begin a shift. They leave their families and come to work knowing that an ordinary day can change in an instant. Yet they continue to answer the call protecting lives, serving their community and standing ready when others need them most.

We honor Joe by remembering his life and sacrifice, and by continuing the mission he served: upholding the rule of law, safeguarding lives and property, and serving the people of Cascade County.

Deputy Joe Dunn
End of Watch: August 14, 2014

07/29/2026

Between the LETR Golf Classic in Three Forks and the Museum Golf Tournament in Butte, we had a whole lot of birdies, a few bogeys, and one seriously good cause. 🏌️‍♂️

To every golfer, sponsor, and volunteer — thank you for teeing it up for something bigger. You made this a hole-in-one for Special Olympics Montana and Montana law enforcement history.

We’re already counting down to the next round. Fore-ever grateful. ⛳

07/16/2026

When you choose the MPPA license plate at registration, $25 goes directly to supporting law enforcement families right here in Montana: funding scholarships for their kids and financial assistance for families affected by line-of-duty tragedies.

It’s one of the easiest ways to show your support every single day.

07/11/2026

⚠️ SCAM ALERT ⚠️

We’ve been made aware of a potential impersonation scam involving calls that falsely claim to represent the Montana Police Protective Association "PAC".

Reports indicate repeated robocalls from rotating phone numbers using an automated or AI-generated voice to solicit donations. These calls may ask for individuals by name and continue even after being told to stop.

🚫 Important to know:

- These calls are not legitimate or authorized by MPPAF
- MPPAF will never solicit donations via phone calls

💡 What to do:
- Do not provide personal or financial information
- Hang up immediately
- Block the number and report the call to your phone provider
We’re sharing this to help protect our community from fraudulent activity. Please share this post to help spread awareness.

If you have questions or need to report a suspicious call, please contact us directly.⚠️

06/16/2026

Join us for a fun-filled day on the links! Spots are limited — register today at https://bit.ly/MPPAF2026

06/15/2026

Deputy Sheriff Janet Rogers was shot and killed when she was involved in a gun battle with an armed robbery suspect at approximately 1:30 pm.

She and several other deputies had chased the bank robbery suspect until her patrol car collided with the suspect's car and ended the chase on 2nd Street West between North Choteau Avenue and North Crawford Avenue. The suspect immediately opened fire, striking Deputy Rogers in the abdomen below her vest. Her husband, who was also a deputy involved in the chase, was able to return fire and kill the suspect.

Deputy Rogers was flown to a hospital in Billings, Montana, where she succumbed to her wound four hours later.

Deputy Rogers had served with the Big Horn County Sheriff's Department for nine years. She was survived by her husband and three sons.

06/08/2026

Have you signed up yet for the second annual Montana Law Enforcement Museum Golf Tournament fundraiser in Butte on June 26? No time like the present to register you and your golf buddies for this fun filled tournament with prizes and lunch provided. A special thank you to Montana Police Protective Association Foundation - MPPAF for supporting and sponsoring this event.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

We are honored to support our law enforcement on National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This day is to remember fallen and injured police officers around the country.

05/16/2026

Montana Peace Officers Memorial procession and ceremony in Kalispell.

The Montana Peace Officers Memorial Day procession and ceremony was held in Kalispell on Friday, honoring law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice.