Montana highway patrol has used the assigned patrolmans badge number on the plate, but it is not 100% confirmed if that practice went as far back as the 1930s. This patch was worn by mce officers who prior to completing the transition training to trooper status. The montana department of transportation s motor carrier services division mcs protects state and federal government investment in montanas highway system and ensures the safety of the traveling public through uniform regulation of the commercial motor carrier industry and enforcement of all state. The name arizona highway patrol is also etched on the hat badge. The south dakota highway patrol does not provide patches to the general public. It was created to protect the lives, property and constitutional rights of people in montana. Dover armynavy store offers one of the largest collection of police patches for all 50 states and much more. Voir plus didees sur le theme insignes militaires, police et policier. To this day, its true significance remains a mystery.
Apr 14, 2009 different jurisdictions, different symbols. Montana highway patrol with images police patches, police. Get the best deals on collectible montana police patches when you. Once the training was complete, this patch was retired. Oct 01, 2011 the montana highway patrol patch was adopted in 1956 as a tribute to the vigilantes, the first law enforcement group in the montana territory. For in state emergencies, or to report a drunk driver, call. Montana highway patrol aviation traffic unit montana 140 views picture by. Montana highway patrol patch 3777 was the symbol used by the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. If you desire a missouri state highway patrol shoulder patch for a collection, please send a letter to the address below. Why do montana highway patrol officers wear 3777 on their. Set of all 50 state police trooper highway patrol patches. Richardson in 1971, about two years after the arizona highway patrol became part of the newlyformed arizona department of public safety. Montana highway patrol uniform takeoff shoulder patch from the early 1980s. Around 1863, the vigilantes began using the code as they sought to bring peace to the territory.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Justice, department of montanas official state website. Montana man run over and killed in north dakota oil patch. Montana highway patrol police patch trooper for sale online.
Nov 30, 2016 if youve ever looked at the patch on the sleeve of a montana highway patrol troopers uniform, or on the side of a montana highway patrol car, you may have noticed a curious series of numbers. And it is most assuredly found alongside the siren that rolls up behind you should you cross the montana law. For questions about crashes, please contact our records section at 4064441965. Montana highway patrol aviation traffic unit montana. Montana highway patrol, montana, fallen officers odmp. In the foreground, it shows a settlers cabin and a farmer plowing with a pair of horses, recognizing agriculture as the basis of the state s prosperity.
Highway patrol division arizona department of public safety. The montana highway patrol was founded in 1935 after montana led the nation with a 74%. This is the official directory of state patrol and police on the world wide web. Promoted to chief administrator that year, alex stephenson personally designed the new insignia as a tribute. Oct 01, 2015 hear from current troops about why they chose the montana highway patrol.
Indiana was the 12 th state to offer protection to its citizens with a state police force. Frequently asked questions montana department of justice. Montana, patches, police, historical memorabilia, collectibles. Once details are finalized for the next trooper recruitment, the dates and details will be posted on this website. For nonemergencies and out of state calls, please use. The patrol star with the state seal is at the center of the patch, above the vigilante code, 3777. The patrol force also provides local police agencies and sheriffs offices with assistance in performing other law enforcement duties as required. Welcome to the montana highway patrols official facebook page.
Governor proposes 10 percent budget cut for highway patrol. Great seal of the state of kansas at the center of the kansas highway patrol s patch is the great seal of the state of kansas. The highway patrol division hpd is staffed by uniformed state troopers. Highway patrol montana, mt, police patch insignia collection. Northern cheyenne police 264 views thanks to for this scan. Learn more about the history of the arizona highway patrol and how the arizona department of public safety azdps began. Montana state university police montana 168 views thanks to police patches for this scan. Traffic stop leads to major identity theft bust in wyoming. Requests must be submitted on the agencys official department letterhead to. The montana highway patrol patch was adopted in 1956 as a tribute to the vigilantes, the first law enforcement group in the montana territory. The montana highway patrol mhp is the highway patrol agency for the u. The numbers are used on the shoulder patch of the montana highway patrol, who claim they do not know the original meaning of the.
The stateoutline patch worn by todays azdps troopers was designed by richard e. Mt, highway patrol patch cap size highway patrol montana, mt, police patch insignia collection. Highway patrol division 2550 prospect ave po box 201419 helena, mt 596201419 4447000. Helena, the state capital city, stages a vigilantes day with a parade and other events each year, but perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3777 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. You can find the code in the gift shops, on the post cards, on the masonic lodges and on official state materials. Why do montana highway patrol officers wear 3777 on. People who found the numbers 3777 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilantism.
District 1 services in kootenai, benewah, bonner, boundary and shoshone counties. Year state number year state number such crash within ten days in writing to the department at this address. May 21, 2019 public timeline of trooper palmers return to montana 52219 lauri abeyta may 21, 2019 highway patrol trooper wade palmer to return home this week john barnes may 7, 2019 lindsey palmer video statement for 301 strong benefit lauri abeyta april 22, 2019 update on casey. Jul 01, 2001 the 3777 numbers have been part of the montana highway patrols shoulder patch and car door insignia since 1956 as a tribute to the first peoples police force. The same sourcethe bannack state park guide also says in 1874 realizing the need for a school, bannack. District 2 services in latah, lewis, nez perce, clearwater, adams and idaho counties. Thanks to jeremiah herderich montana law enforcement academy montana 291 views scan by.
Mar 31, 2017 the highway patrol says the 41yearold culbertson man was a passenger in a service truck that stopped on state highway 22 in mckenzie county on thursday evening when some insulation blew out of. But the shoulderpatch worn by the state highway patrol of montana is an interesting design bearing one of the most intriguing insignia found in the law enforcement world. As recently as 20, the montana highway patrol changed its tollfree phone number to 855mhp3777. Contact information wyoming department of transportation.
We chose the symbol to keep alive the memory of this first peoples police force, thenmhp chief administrator alex stephenson said at. Oct 08, 2017 helena, the state capital city, stages a vigilantes day with a parade and other events each year, but perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3777 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. Montana highway patrol uniform takeoff shoulder patch. For that same reason, the association of montana troopers has carried on that tradition by placing the legendary 3777 on their patch as well. Download and complete this form and submit it to the wyoming highway patrol. Although the montana highway patrols responsibilities have grown, its mission still centers on the basic premise that prompted its creation in 1935 protecting the lives of those who travel on montanas highways. Although the montana highway patrol s responsibilities have grown, its mission still centers on the basic premise that prompted its creation in 1935 protecting the lives of those who travel on montana s highways. The montana highway patrol, in adopting this early symbol, honors the first men in the montana territory who organized for the safety and welfare of the people. Shoulder patch requests should be made through the individual associationsunions or state agencies return to top of page by.
Montana highway patrol montana department of justice. The numbers were added to the patch in 1956 and added a final gloss of respectability to the actions of the original law enforcement group. Official directory of state patrol and state police. But perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3777 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. Please note that we only accept cash, check or money orders. In 1921, the indiana general assembly authorized the formation of a sixteenman motor vehicle police force empowered to apprehend motor vehicle thieves. Montana department of transportation career development careers motor carrier services at mdt. The patrol has a long and proud tradition of excellence.
290 1283 1007 1119 1276 153 1426 590 1062 260 1656 355 1470 753 679 709 754 1507 436 1343 408 221 1380 38 376 1193 120 1075 1414 434 829