The Bozeman Police Foundation operates for public safety and educational purposes, assisting the Bozeman Police Department where the City budget falls short. The Foundation provides a method for donors to contribute toward specific programs, events, and items that will allow the Bozeman Police Department to operate more efficiently or enhance public safety.

2024 Shop With A Cop

Saturday | December 14, 2024 | Wal-Mart

Thank you, Bozeman, for another amazing year of putting smiles on kid’s faces and providing gifts to those who otherwise would go without on Christmas!

If you missed out this year but would like to help fund next year’s Shop With A Cop, you can donate below!

In the heart of Bozeman, Montana, the holiday season brings a unique opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of local children and their families. The Bozeman Police Foundation, in collaboration with the Bozeman Police Department and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Department, spearheads the “Shop with A Cop” program. This initiative is more than just a charitable act; it’s a beacon of hope and joy for those who need it most.

Each year, this program selects two children from each public school in the area, ensuring that these young ones and their families experience the magic of Christmas, a celebration that might otherwise be out of reach. Imagine the excitement and wonder in the eyes of a child who, for the first time, can pick out gifts not just for themselves but for their loved ones. It’s a moment of pure joy and a memory that will last a lifetime.

But the impact of “Shop with A Cop” goes beyond the gifts. It fosters a sense of community and trust between law enforcement and the residents they serve. Officers and deputies spend quality time with the children, building relationships based on kindness and understanding. This interaction helps to break down barriers and create a positive image of law enforcement in the eyes of the young participants.

Your donation to the Bozeman “Shop with A Cop” program can help ensure that more children experience the warmth and generosity of the holiday season. It’s a chance to spread joy, create lasting memories, and strengthen the bonds within our community. By contributing, you’re not just giving a gift; you’re giving hope, love, and a brighter future to those who need it most. Let’s come together to make this Christmas unforgettable for these deserving families.

Thanks to the generous donation from Rich Chittenden and Horizon Credit Union for helping us get a great start toward our $10,000 goal this season!

Thank you Bozeman & the Gallatin Valley! Through your generous donations, this project is now fully funded!

GOAL: $10,000 | FULLY FUNDED!!!!

CURRENT PROJECT: NAME THE DOG!

The Bozeman Police Department is in the process of implementing a new canine program where a police dog will be assigned to School Resource Officer (SRO), Connor Foley to provide an additional layer of public assistance and security.

To see this program become a reality, we are seeking the community’s help to raise $10,000. In addition to raising funds, we are also seeking input on a name for Officer Foley’s new partner! As part of the fundraising campaign, names can be submitted by adding a note to your contribution by using the PayPal link or scanning the following QR Code.

Principally, this specially trained animal will be a facility/therapy dog whose purpose is to help engage with students and assist them through the trauma they may experience, whether in or outside the school. Secondarily this canine would be specifically trained and certified to detect firearms, ammunition, and explosives to assist in providing a layer of security in our schools from various types of threats.

Officer Foley works primarily as the SRO at Gallatin High School and this canine will work alongside him there, as well as be present and visible at all the schools in the school district.

The projects below were funded in part or completely by individual/business contributions to the Bozeman Police Foundation:

Raised funds and worked with the City of Bozeman to install an RRFB (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) at the intersection of 27th and Annie
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) training for the SRT (Special Response Team) members, a member of the City Planning Office, and Bozeman School District
FIST #300 Training Suit which allows officers to obtain vital training in making proper decisions during dynamic encounters
Chinook Medic Packs and Conterra ALS Extreme for the TEMS (Tactical Emergency Medical Services) – a team that provides medical care to STR (Special Response Team) members and the public in high-risk situations where circumstances make it unsafe for normal medical personnel to address and treat injuries
Interactive tool for children who are abused & neglected to share their story – Gallatin County Child Advocacy Center (CAC)
Send Child Crimes Detective to an Advanced Child Forensic training
Send three critical incident stress management team members to the National Public Safety Peer Support Conference
Making 1000 Bozeman Bikers Safer Initiative
Keeping Dogs Safe by Partnering with Bozeman’s “Lend-a-Leash” Program
Rescue Randy (life-saving) Training Dummy
- Officer B. Green wrote: “This training is very vital to our police department and is very hard to do with live role players. Thanks again for your contribution.”
Community / School Bike Safety Training Trailer loaded with bikes, helmets, cones, bike lights, and training materials (provided by Denny Menholt Honda, SCS Unlimited & Steer Inn Trailer Sales)

K-9 Ballistic vests and equipment for our local K-9 Unit
Run, Lock, Fight safety training suit
Install lighted crossing systems (RRFB – Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons) at Whitter and Sacajawea Middle Schools
Helped send a Bozeman Police Department employee to Code Compliance Training in Chicago
Purchased start-up Emergency Medical Equipment for the STR (Special Response Team (BPD and Gallatin Co. Sheriff)
Purchase Employee Recognition Plaques for retiring BPD employees
Annual National Night Out Against Crime

Annual Shop with a Cop

Thank You for your generous support!