HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmergency Services Committee Minutes 02.23.2026 MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MONDAY,FEBRUARY 23,2026
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The Emergency Services Committee meeting was called to order at 6:OOpm on Monday,February 23, 2026,by
Chair Jodi Mackay
Members Present: Jodi Mackay-Chair, Iry Wilke—Vice Chair, Brent Edgmond, Sara Naylor, Jamie
Swecker,Bruce McGee, Shane Lacasse
Others Present: Ambulance Chief Lyndy Gurchiek, Police Chief Jarred Anglin, Fire Chief JW Hopper,CAO
Kurt Markegard
Public Input: NONE
General Items:
1. Approval of the Minutes from January 26, 2026. Iry made motion to approve,Bruce seconded.Motion
carried 7-0
2. Update from Emergency Departments—reports attached
Fire Department
35 calls during the reporting period resulting in 494 hours for firefighters and officers
FD consists of 30 members(new ff will be voted on by CC on 2/24/26)
Completed 180 hours of training to include Cold Water Rescue and training on new
ambulance and PD vests
DNRC staffing continues—Wildland training and Pack Test upcoming
DNRC completed upgrade to Brush 5 truck—completed custom bed,new toolboxes,
etc. 100%covered by DNRC
CHS recent$5000 donation to FD. Working to develop relationship with NWE.
FD applying for grants—Firehouse Subs and tourism grant
Working on getting new reporting system up and running
JW having conversations with school district about 41h of July fireworks—NFPA sets
guideline for distances between public and fireworks—FD and school district working well
together to maximize safety
Concerns about FAP garage doors—need fixed—concerned about trucks not getting out
Hearts, Lies&Alibies fundraiser successful—likely use funds toward cold water suits
Ambulance
113 requests for service
Missed 5 calls due to being on previous call (picked up by AMR/Park City)
30%of calls from Ward 5
2 calls for mutual aid—Joliet and Park City
Continue working on recertifications
New ambulance striped and registered—soft roll out this week while staff cont.to train
Doing joint training with FD on new ambulance
Opportunities to meet with Commissioner Chris White and Congressman Troy Downing
about issues facing ambulance services
Police
699 FAP calls for the reporting period(471 for pd)with 96 crimes reported plus over 100
traffic stops
Met with Shane at CHS about upcoming turnaround—new bussing system eases traffic issues
Continued firearms training—low-light and nighttime drills
Ofc. Mayo requested Test& Evaluation Active Shooter Response Training Kit
Active Shooter Training to be better prepared for emergency
Sgt. Booth and K9 Colt had productive 2025 with 30 deployments—successful in seizing
drugs and firearms and locating missing individuals
Colt turns 7 in June. Careers for K9's are usually about 10 years
Sgt. Booth working on grants for a new patrol vehicle
Ofc. Baumgartner continues to work with the Yellowstone Cty Tactical Response Team
11 callouts to deal with high risk search warrants, sex trafficking, crimes against children
Ofc. Baumgartner needs a suppressor for his AR—have been working with On Target in
Laurel for PD needs
PD concerned about communications/radios—cannot hear or be heard by partner agencies—
Chief working on quotes or options for updated radios
New Business:
3. Noise Ordinance Discussion—Mayor and Council rec'd an email from a constituent upset about a
parking lot near her home being pressure washed around 11 pm. She felt that Laurel needed to adopt a
noise ordinance.
In order to adopt a noise ordinance,all officers need to have a decibel reader. Decibel readers
have to be calibrated daily. Each neighborhood has to have a decibel level baseline
established and documented.
Chief Anglin reports noise complaints vary by season and weather. Will get complaints in
winter about snow plows in parking lots at 3 am. Typical calls come from apartment
complexes regarding loud music or noisy neighbors.Officers do respond and make contact.
Majority of public respond appropriately. PD can use"disorderly conduct" if offense rises to
level.
Chief Anglin will provide last years data regarding noise complaints to Chair.This reporting
period had 4 complaints.
Bruce felt the department had larger issues facing them(i.e. new radios). Iry felt the
"disorderly conduct"ticket option was appropriate unless we saw a documented spike in
complaints. Sara thought it would be good to look at the data to see where/if issues were
prevalent.
Chair will keep this item on the agenda for next month to follow up on numbers.
4. Traffic Pattern Discussion—Council Member Klose approached the Chair and Chief Anglin about
issues west bound on Main Street at the intersection of 1st Avenue. He wanted to inquire about a turn
hour for turning South.Chief Anglin emailed his DOT contact to initiate a traffic study. The
committee discussed the domino effect of having a longer light for that direction and how it would
effect southbound traffic that already backs up at the 4 way stop intersection of 1st Avenue and 1 st
Street. The decision to do a study and/or act on adding a turn arrow is up to the state.
Old Business:
Other Items:
Announcements:
5. Next meeting will be Monday, March 23,2026 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers
Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Laurel Police Department
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215W. I" Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 • Phone 406-628-8737 • Fax 406-628-4641
Officer Steven Baumgartner
Laurel Police Department
Badge#105
Re: End of Year Activity Report
Dear Emergency Services Committee,
Another year has passed with being a team member for the Yellowstone County TRT. 2025 had a total of 11
callouts. These calls ranged from Drug High Risk Search Warrant, Search Warrant,Barricades. Yellowstone
County TRT worked jointly with several agencies including Billing Police Department, DEA, US Marshalls,
and HIDTA(Dnig Enforcement), HIS and CCSIU.
The range for the team is anywhere withing driving distance. Team calls can range across the state including
Anaconda,MT in a search for the homicide suspect. Woking sex trafficking/crimes against children. Along with
activations increased training in tactics and hostage rescue incidents that may occur.
With Officer Baumgartner on TRT,the team has started to implement the use of night vision optics where
stealth is a priority.Not having a suppressor for his rifle hinders his ability to stay covert when moving into
position for dangerous situations.
Being on the team for nearly four years now has shown me the time and dedication it takes to keep the area a
safer one so that others may live in relative safety in their day-to-day lives.
Sincerely,
Steve Baumgartner
LaurelPolice Department
21 5 W. 1 It Street Laurel.MT 59044• Phone 406-62 - 737• Fax 406-623-4641
Chief of Police Jarred Anglin
To Whom It May Concern,
Sergeant Booth and K9 Colt had another productive year. The year 2025 marks the team's fifth
year sen-ing the community of Laurel. While the team remained busy, they also had time to
celebrate at home as the Booth family welcomed a baby boy into the world...K9 Colt's newest
snack buddy.
The team had approximately 30 K9 deployments, keeping pace with the last few years. These
deployments included a variety of assignments ranging from traffic stops and postal sniffs to
search warrant operations. The team also conducted a successful track this winter, locating a
runaway female during freezing temperatures. This marked the team's fifth successful track and
reflects one of the highest tracking success rates in the state of Montana.
K9 Colt and Sergeant Booth assisted in the seizure of the following:
50 pounds of methamphetamine
2 kilograms of cocaine
Approximately 100,000 fentanyl pills
20 stolen firearms
Of the 50 pounds of methamphetamine seized, 43 pounds were recovered here in Laurel, along
with 17 of the stolen firearms. The remaining seven pounds of methamphetamine and three
firearms were seized throughout the Laurel and Yellowstone County area. The majority of the
fentanyl pills were seized from mail deliveries to the Billings and Laurel areas, as well as during
traffic stops. The two kilograms of cocaine were seized during a traffic stop outside of Laurel.
Sergeant Booth and K9 Colt have continued to demonstrate why they are such valuable assets to
the community. As they move into the latter part of their career together,Sergeant Booth is still
collecting donations for a new patrol vehicle. His current patrol vehicle has the highest mileage
of all Laurel Police Department patrol vehicles. Having reliable and safe equipment makes it
possible for the team to continue their success.
Several people have asked Sergeant Booth how much longer K9 Colt will continue to work, and
the answer is simple: when K9 Colt shows signs of slowing down. he will retire. K9 Colt will
turn seven years old this June. Tile average working.career of a patrol canine is approximately
seven to time years, with most dogs retiring around 10 years of age.The police department and
Sergeant Booth want to give K9 Colt the retirement he deserves.
Sergeant Booth and K9 Colt remain committed to serving the citizens of Laurel with
professionalism, dedication, and integrity. Their continued success is a direct result of strong
community support, proactive policing efforts, and an unwavering commitment to public safety.
As they look toward the future, the team will continue to work diligently to protect the
commmunity, build partnerships, and uphold the high standards expected of the Laurel Police
Department.
Respectfully,
ZZ
Jackson J. Booth 106
K9 Patrol Sergeant
Laurel Police Department
215 W. 1st Street
Laurel, MT 59044
(406) 628-8737
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LAUREL POLICE DEPARTMENT
215 West V Street,Laurel,MT 59044 Phone:406-628-8737 Email:janglin@laurel.mt.gov
Chief of Police Jarred Anglin
Emergency Services Report February 23, 2026
Since January 26, 2026, the FAP complex has responded to a total of 699 calls for service
during this reporting period.
Year to date, FAP has responded to 1,367 calls for service, compared to 1,302 calls during
the same time period in 2025. This reflects an increase of 65 calls year-to-date. Overall call
volume remains steady with a moderate upward trend.
Law Enforcement Activity
During this reporting period, a total of 96 crimes were reported, and 5 arrests were made.
Of the reported cases, 50 resulted in charges being filed, 11 were closed with no charges,
22 had no suspect information available, and 5 warrant requests were submitted. The
remaining cases are currently under investigation.
Officers continue balancing reactive call response with investigative follow-up
responsibilities. Calls during this reporting period included traffic stops,welfare checks,
disturbances,theft complaints, crashes, agency assists, and general citizen contacts.
The department is also preparing for the upcoming CHS turnaround. With an anticipated
increase in temporary workers and traffic volume, we expect a potential rise in calls for
service,particularly related to traffic complaints, disturbances, and general public safety
concerns. Planning efforts are underway to ensure appropriate patrol coverage and
coordination with partnering agencies as needed.
Specialized Assignments
K9 Sergeant Booth and Officer Baumgartner(YCSO TRT)have attached their respective
year-in-review reports outlining their activity and accomplishments.
Equipment& Training Updates
Officers participated in firearms training at the range last night, focusing on low-light and
nighttime shooting drills. Training will conclude tonight with additional low-light scenarios.
This training ensures officers remain proficient in reduced-visibility conditions commonly
encountered during evening and overnight patrol operations.
Officer Mayo has coordinated with Unit Solutions, who will be sending the department a
T&E (Test& Evaluation) Active Shooter Response Training Kit. The equipment will be
used for evaluation purposes prior to any purchasing decision.
The Active Shooter Response Training Kit is designed to provide an effective and
sustainable solution for ongoing active shooter preparedness training. The full kit has an
estimated cost of$7,869 and includes:
Four UNIT4 Training Rifles
Eight UNIT4 Magazines
20 Pre-filled Non-Marking TPAKs (600 rounds)
20 Pre-filled Marking TPAKs (600 rounds)
One 600 Round Non-Marking Value Pack
One 600 Round Marking Value Pack
• One TPAK Re-Stack Assembly Kit
One Hard 4-Up Rifle Case with die-cut foam and wheels
A kit of this nature is vital for training as it allows officers to conduct realistic, scenario-
based active shooter exercises in a controlled environment. It increases repetition, decision-
making under stress, team coordination, and tactical communication without the safety risks
associated with live-fire training. This type of training is especially important for
preparedness in schools, public events, and critical infrastructure within our community.
Ongoing training and preparation also support officer confidence and readiness, which
directly impacts overall community safety and response effectiveness.
The department remains committed to maintaining public safety through consistent response,
thorough investigations,proactive preparation, and continued training.
Respectfully,
Chief Anglin
Li u -1 Police- Den)- aftme:nt.
215 W. 1 Street Laurel, Mt. 59044 Phone 406-628-8737 • Fax 406-628-4641
Total Calls Emergency Services Printed on February 23, 2026
Code:Description
Totals
10-15:With Prisoner 1 1
Abandoned Vehicle 18 18
Agency Assist 48 48
Alarm-Burglary 14 14
Alarm-Fire 3 3
AMB:Ambulance 86 86
Animal Complaint 5 5
Area Check 7 7
Assault 1 1
Bad Checks 0 0
Barking Dog 0 0
Bomb Threat 0 0
Burglary 0 0
Child Abuse/Neglect 2 2
Civil Complaint 7 7
Code Enforcment Violation 5 5
Community Integrated Health 0 0
Counterfeiting 0 0
Criminal Mischief 8 8
Criminal Trespass 8 8
Cruelty to Animals 4 4
Curfew Violation 5 5
Discharge Firearm 1 1
Disorderly Conduct 8 8
Dog at Large 13 13
Dog Bite 2 2
DUI :DUI Driver 7 7
:Duplicate Call 1 1
:Escape 0 0
Family Disturbance 8 8
Fight 1 1
FIRE:Fire or Smoke 20 20
Fireworks 0 0
Forgery 0 0
Found Property 6 6
Fraud 2 2
Harassment 3 3
Hit&Run 4 4
: ICAC 0 0
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Code:Description
Totals
Identity Theft 2 2
Indecent Exposure 0 0
Insecure Premises 2 2
Intoxicated Pedestrian 0 0
Kidnapping 0 0
Littering 0 0
Loitering 1 1
Lost or Stray Animal 8 8
Lost Property 3 3
Mental Health 7 7
Missing Person 3 3
Noise Complaint 4 4.
Open Container 0 0
Order of Protection Violation 1 1
Parking Complaint 8 8
Possession of Alcohol 0 0
Possession of Drugs 1 1
Possession of Tobacco 1 1
Privacy in Communications 0 0
Prowler 0 0
Public Assist 38 38
Public Safety Complaint 7 7
Public Works Call 4 4
Report Not Needed 6 6
Robbery 0 0
Runaway Juvenile 5 5
Sexual Assault 2 2
Suicide 0 0
Suicide-Attempt 0 0
Suicide-Threat 2 2
Suspicious Activity 46 46
Suspicious Person 10 10
Theft 30 30
Threats 7 7
Tow Call 4 4
Traffic Accident 22 22
Traffic Hazard 6 6
Traffic Incident 11 11
TRO Violation 0 0
Truancy 0 0
T/S:Traffic Stop 129 129
Unattended Death 3 3
Unknown-Converted 0 0
Unlawful Transactions w/Minors 0 0
Unlawful Use of Motor Vehicle 0 0
Vicious Dog 1 1
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Code:Description
Totals
Warrant 13 13
Welfare Check 14 14
Totals 699 699
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LAUREL FIRE DEPARTMENT
215 West 1 st Street • Laurel, Mt •59044.Office 406.628.4911 • Fax 406.628.2185
Emergency Services Meeting 112612026 — 212312026
Calls (1/26/2026—2/23/2026)
• Responded to 35 Total Calls
Total Hours on Call - 494
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Officer Hours-231
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Firefighter Hours-263
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Hours
Firefighters Officers
• Training Hours—180 HRS YTD
Training
• Cold Water Rescue
• Joint Training With EMS/PD
o Training on New Ambulance
o Training on PDs New Vests
• Apparatus Maintenance
Rookie School Training
• Driving
• MVA(Motor Vehicle Accidents)
• Car Fires
• MVA/Car Fires Practical Test
Department News
• Current Numbers
o 30 Members
■ 3 firefighters in rookie school
0 1 Fire Fighter Resigned due to not having enough time.
0 1 Fire Fighter interviewed and approved by department. Scheduled to attend CC
meeting 2/24/2026.
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• DNRC Staffing
o Training will start in January
■ Basic Wildlands
■ Pack Test(3miles/45 lbs./45 minutes)
■ Wildland Refresher
■ Upgrade to Brush 5 (100%funded by DNRC)
• Misc,
o $5k donation from CHS
o Meeting with Northwest Energy/Cat at the Gas generated Power Plant.
o Applying for Fire House Subs Grant.
o Applied for a tourism grant.
o Emergency Networking
■ Training starts in March and goes live April 111
o Meetings with School about 41 of July.
o Replacement of Garage doors at the station.
o Thank you to all firefighters for their continued dedication and thank you to city staff
for their continued support.