This Billings Officer Just Made a Little Kid’s Entire Year

The Billings Police Department released its weekly brief covering March 16 through March 23, and it’s a good reminder of just how much officers handle in a single week, from hundreds of calls and crashes to a moment that made one little kid’s day.

Officer Chaffin Turned Her Shift Into a Kid’s Favorite Memory

Not everything in a police report is heavy, and this week’s update included one of those moments that was nice to see. Officer Chaffin was recently recognized by a citizen for outstanding community service after taking time during her shift to make a young police officer enthusiast’s day.

The child's mother praised Officer Chaffin for taking the time to make her young son’s day. She says her little boy loves waving to law enforcement, and Officer Chaffin went above and beyond by showing him her cruiser, turning on the lights, and giving him a full tour. The post is getting attention as a sweet reminder that there are some really great officers in our community.

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1,700+ Calls, 300+ Traffic Stops, and 63 Crashes in Seven Days

The Billings Police Department reported 1,707 calls for service between March 16 and March 23. Those calls include incidents dispatched to officers and situations officers encounter while working a shift.

On top of that, Billings Police reported 301 traffic stops, 318 case reports written, and 63 crashes. The crash total includes property damage crashes, incidents on private property, injury crashes, DUI-related crashes, pedestrian and cyclist crashes, and even crashes reported online.

169 Arrest Reports Filed,  Most Resulting in Custody

The weekly report also showed 169 arrests during that period. According to the department, an arrest report is created for each offense for which a person is arrested or charged. Of those reported cases, 154 were listed as in custody, and 15 were NTAs (notices to appear).

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BPD Is Asking Billings Residents to Help Identify Two Suspects

The Billings Police Department is also asking the public for help identifying individuals connected to two separate investigations. In case number 26-15406, Officer Strizki is trying to identify a suspect involved in a theft and deceptive practices case. In case number 26-15904, Officer Olson is looking to identify a woman involved in an ongoing investigation.

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You can see photos of each individual here. If you recognize either person, the Billings Police Department asks that you contact them with any information you may have.