Emergencies, crime incidents (like burglaries), and other worrisome events don’t usually come with a lot of warning. That's why we encourage everyone to be proactive about safety and security—at home and in your community. To help you stay safe in Montana, we’ve put together this list of local and statewide resources to make sure you know where to turn before the unexpected happens.
Montana Home Security and Safety Resources
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Crime resources
MT crime prevention
Montana Board of Crime Control
MT city crime prevention
Billings Police Department Crime Prevention Center
Butte-Silverbow County Crimestoppers
Neighborhood watch
Missoula City/County Neighborhood Watch
Great Falls Police Department Neighborhood Watch
Disaster resources
Emergency preparedness
Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services
Creating a Disaster Resilient Montana
Montana Department of Military Affairs
Fire safety
Montana Department of Justice Fire Safety
Whitefish Area Fire Safe Council
Missoula County Fire Protection Association
Montana alarm associations
General safety resources
General safety
Montana Safety and Health Bureau
Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety
Montana Hunter Education Programs
Child abuse prevention
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Children’s Rights Council Montana
Children’s Alliance of Montana
Domestic violence
Crime stats in Montana
See the Safest Cities in Montana report for more information on crime statistics across the state.
Top 5 burglary-prevention tips
1. Get a home security system
In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.
2. Keep tabs while you’re away
With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.
3. Make your home less appealing to thieves
Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.
4. Make friends with your neighbors
Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.
5. Prep your home before vacation
Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).
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