HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 01.26.2026 MINUTES
'— CITY OF LAUREL
L EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
The Emergency Services Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00pm on Monday, January
26, 2026 by Vice Chair Jodi Mackay
Members Present: Jodi Mackay- Vice Chair, Iry Wilke, Brent Edgmond, Sara Naylor, Jamie
Swecker, Bruce McGee, Shane Lacasse
Others Present: Ambulance Chief Lyndy Gurchiek, Police Chief Jarred Anglin, Fire Chief JW
Hopper
Public Input:
General Items:
1. Approval of the Minutes from November 24, 2025. Iry made motion to approve, Bruce
seconded. Motion carried 7-0
2. Update from Emergency Departments
FD Chief Hopper—report attached
Fire Department saw an increase of 100 calls for the year of 2025
Report shows a breakdown of calls/district with the city making up the majority
Firefighters rec'd 4469 hours of training in 2025 —this is all unpaid time
Switching to a new platform for reporting of incidents—Emergency Networking
CHS rec'd a site safety award and granted the FD $5000
Emergency Services fundraiser on 2/14—a murder mystery dinner
Police Chief Jarred Anglin-report attached
Police Department saw an increase of 241 calls for the year of 2025
Recent homicide still under investigation—no official charges
Bill Brew has been acting Captain—leaving room for an inhouse promotion
Animal Control managed 646 calls for 2025 —grateful for Sauter's work
Dispatch continues to support and work well with officers
PD, FD and Amb will continue quarterly interagency training
PD received new vests with front and back armor plates—all officers fitted
Next purchase will be a rifle rated shield
Vests and shield purchased through fundraising and donations. PD will request
city cover new officer gear should the need arise
Still in the running for a$70000 grant for 10 new tough books for officers
Regarding vehicle break ins—from summer issues, 48 suspects now incarcerated.
Current suspects appear to be new and possibly adults. Officers continue to patrol.
Residents advised to lock vehicles
Amb Chief Gurchiek—report attached
Amb saw an increase of 100 calls for 2025
Missed 3 calls during reporting period—were on another call—AMR responded
No big staffing changes for reporting period
Ambulance continues to see support of community in the purchase of a new
ambulance. Ambulance has been striped and will be registered and licensed soon.
Will be presented to the community soon.
Lyndy serving on Rural Health Transformation Program Stakeholder Advisory
Committee—MT awarded funds to stabilize rural health care—committee to
advise on how to spend—hoping to figure out better ways to bill, recruitment and
retention and provide equipment
New Business:
Nominations and Appointments of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
Iry nominated Jodi for Chair. Sara seconded. Passed 7—0
Jodi nominated Iry for Vice Chair. Bruce seconded. Passed 7 - 0
Old Business:
Other Items:
Announcements:
3. Next meeting will be Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:OOpm in Council Chambers
Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
DeDartment
Laurelo lce
215 W. 1st Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 • Phone 406-625-8737 • Fax 406-628-4641
Emergency Services Report—FAP
Calendar Year 2025
During the 2025 calendar year, the FAP facility supported a total of 9,903 calls for
service across all emergency service disciplines. This represents an increase from
9,662 calls for service in 2024, reflecting a net increase of 241 calls, or
approximately a 2.5%year-over-year increase.
The increase in calls for service highlights the continued demand placed on
emergency services within the City of Laurel and emphasizes the importance of
coordinated operations among police, fire, and ambulance personnel housed within
the FAP facility.
Law Enforcement Activity
Law enforcement activity during the 2025 calendar year included a total of 1,130
reported crimes. Of those reported crimes:
551 cases resulted in charges being filed
461 cases involved no suspect information or did not meet the criteria for
charges
61 cases resulted in warrant requests
116 arrests were made
527 citations were issued
At the start of the new year, the FAP facility has already received 663 calls for
service, indicating continued demand for emergency response services moving into
the next reporting period. Of those calls for service:
82 crimes were reported
51 cases resulted in charges being filed
24 cases involved no suspect information and/or no charges being filed
2 arrests were made
51 citations were issued
5 warrant requests were submitted
Animal Control/ Code Enforcement Activity—2025
Animal Control Officer (ACO) Sauter
During the 2025 calendar year, Animal Control Officer Sauter responded to a total of
646 calls for service, broken down as follows:
216 abandoned vehicle complaints
97 parking complaints
86 code enforcement complaints
187 animal-related complaints
The Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer position continues to be a valuable
asset to the Laurel Police Department and overall FAP operations. This position
absorbs a significant number of calls for service that would otherwise require
response by sworn patrol officers.
Without a dedicated Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer,many abandoned
vehicle complaints, parking issues, code enforcement matters, and animal-related
calls would be handled by patrol officers, reducing their availability for priority calls,
criminal investigations, and proactive enforcement activities.
By assigning these responsibilities to a specialized position, the department improves
efficiency, ensures timely response to quality-of-life concerns, and allows sworn
officers to remain focused on higher-priority public safety duties.
Dispatch Operations
Dispatch continued to play a critical role in emergency response throughout 2025,
managing call intake, prioritization, and coordination for police, fire, and ambulance
services. Dispatchers handled increased call volume while maintaining effective
communication and providing consistent support to field units.
Interagency Coordination
Coordination between police, fire, ambulance, and dispatch staff remained strong
throughout the year. Operating together out of the FAP facility allowed for efficient
response, improved communication, and effective collaboration during both routine
calls and critical incidents.
Officer Safety Equipment Update
At the beginning of January, all sworn officers received new ballistic vests through
Shield616 in partnership with Angel Armor. In addition to the soft armor vests,
officers were also issued Angel Armor rifle plates, providing enhanced protection
during higher-risk incidents.
With the help of other donations the department has received, the next planned
purchase is a rifle-rated ballistic shield for patrol use. This equipment will further
enhance officer safety during high-risk incidents and improve overall preparedness.
In addition, Sergeant Booth and I are currently awaiting a decision on a grant
application that was submitted for the purchase of new patrol laptops (Panasonic
Toughbooks). If approved, these devices would replace aging equipment and improve
reliability and efficiency for officers in the field.
Training& Professional Development
Throughout 2025, officers continued to complete required and ongoing training to
maintain certifications, improve skills, and stay current with legal updates and best
practices. Training focused on officer safety, use of force, investigations, and overall
operational readiness.
The department also recently implemented the PoliceOne Academy for both sworn
officers and dispatchers. This platform provides expanded access to online training
courses and allows for more flexible, consistent training delivery while ensuring staff
remain current on required and specialized training topics.
Ongoing training and professional development remain a priority to support effective
response,professionalism, accountability, and public safety.
Looking Ahead
I have begun reviewing and planning for the upcoming year's budget, taking into
account current call volume, staffing demands, and equipment needs. As part of this
process, priority is being placed on maintaining current service levels, supporting
officer safety, addressing equipment replacement needs, and ensuring the department
remains prepared to meet ongoing and future demands.
Closing
Overall, 2025 was a year of continued demand and steady operations across all areas
of the FAP facility. Police, fire, ambulance, dispatch, and animal control personnel
worked collaboratively to respond to calls for service, address community concerns,
and maintain public safety.
The efforts of staff, along with the support of community partners and donors,have
allowed the department to remain responsive while continuing to improve officer
safety, training, and operational readiness. As we move forward, the department
remains committed to using available resources responsibly while preparing for the
ongoing needs of the Laurel community.
Respectfully,
Chief Anglin
Laurel Police DeDaWment
15 W. 1 Street
2 Laurel, IML. 59044 Phone 406-628-8737 • Fax 406-628-4641
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Total Calls City Council Printed on January 26, 2026
[CFS Date/Time] is between '2025-01-01 00:00:00' and '2025-12-31 23:59:59' and
[Primary Incident Code->Code : Description] All
Code : Description
Totals
10-15 : With Prisoner 4 4
Abandoned Vehicle 245 245
Agency Assist 733 733
Alarm - Burglary 176 176
Alarm - Fire 47 47
AMB : Ambulance 1190 1190
Animal Complaint 85 85
Area Check 44 44
Assault 39 39
Bad Checks 0 0
Barking Dog 47 47
Bomb Threat 0 0
Burglary 9 9
Child Abuse/Neglect 41 41
Civil Complaint 152 152
Code Enforcment Violation 97 97
Community Integrated Health 27 27
Page 1 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
Counterfeiting 4 4
Criminal Mischief 87 87
Criminal Trespass 133 133
Cruelty to Animals 29 29
Curfew Violation 67 67
Discharge Firearm 23 23
Disorderly Conduct 83 83
Dog at Large 314 314
Dog Bite 31 31
DUI : DUI Driver 90 90
: Duplicate Call 57 57
Escape 0 0
Family Disturbance 194 194
Fight 25 25
FIRE : Fire or Smoke 199 199
Fireworks 39 39
Forgery 1 1
Found Property 112 112
Fraud 51 51
Harassment 46 46
Hit & Run 43 43
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Code : Description
Totals
I CAC 11 11
Identity Theft 15 15
Indecent Exposure 5 5
Insecure Premises 49 49
Intoxicated Pedestrian 18 18
Kidnapping 0 0
Littering 5 5
Loitering 23 23
Lost or Stray Animal 123 123
Lost Property 63 63
Mental Health 54 54
Missing Person 37 37
Noise Complaint 28 28
Open Container 0 0
Order of Protection Violation 27 27
Parking Complaint 157 157
Possession of Alcohol 2 2
Possession of Drugs 19 19
Possession of Tobacco 9 9
Privacy in Communications 15 15
Prowler 2 2
Page 3 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
Public Assist 672 672
Public Safety Complaint 136 136
Public Works Call 137 137
Report Not Needed 39 39
Robbery 1 1
Runaway Juvenile 35 35
Sexual Assault 23 23
Suicide 1 1
Suicide - Attempt 11 11
Suicide - Threat 48 48
Suspicious Activity 610 610
Suspicious Person 144 144
Theft 290 290
Threats 68 68
Tow Call 42 42
Traffic Accident 262 262
Traffic Hazard 109 109
Traffic Incident 262 262
TRO Violation 10 10
Truancy 5 5
T/S : Traffic Stop 1396 1396
Page 4 of 5
Code : Description
Totals
Unattended Death 11 11
Unknown - Converted 0 0
Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 2 2
Vicious Dog 37 37
Warrant 115 115
Welfare Check 211 211
Totals 9903 9903
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LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
215 West 1st Street • Laurel, Mt•59044.Office 406.628.4911 • Fax 406.628.2185
Emergency Services Meeting 1112412025 — 112612026
Calls (11/24/2025—1/26/2026)
• Responded to 95 Total Calls
Total Hours on Call - 1337
1600
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Officers-541
1000
800
600
400 Firefighters-796
200
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■Firefighters Officers
• Training Hours— 167 HRS YTD
2025 Calls and Hours
2025 Calls - 545
Yellowstone Boys Mutual Aid-41
Airport &Girls Ranch-0
Authority-0
LUFSA-106_
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Fire District 8-10 Fire District 7- 148
IFire District 5-3
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Fire District 7 Fire District 8
m LUFSA ■Airport Authority
■Yellowstone Boys&Girls Ranch •Mutual Aid
Total Hours on Calls - 7220
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Officers
• Training—4469 hours
Training
• Fire Science
• Traffic Incident Management
• Motor Vehicle Accident(MVA)
• Apparatus Maintenance
Rookie School Training
• Driving
• Pump Operations
• Motor Vehicle Accident(MVA)
• Confined Spaces
Department News
• Current Numbers
o 30 Members
■ 3 firefighters in rookie school
• DNRC Staffing
o Training will start in January
• Mise,
o Emergency Networking vs Emergency Reporting
■ National Fire Incident Reporting System(NFIRS)
■ National Emergency Response Information System(NERIS)
o Thank you to all firefighters for their continued dedication and thank you to city staff
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