Missoula Police Department (Montana)
Summary:
In May 2012, the Division opened an investigation into the Missoula County Attorney’s Office (MCAO), Missoula Police Department (MPD), and University of Montana Office of Public Safety (UM-OPS) in Missoula, Montana, focused on gender bias in the handling of sexual assault complaints. In May 2013, the Division issued findings letters to the MPD and UM-OPS identifying a pattern or practice of failing adequately respond to and investigate allegations of sexual assault against women. In February 2014, the Division issued a separate findings letter to the Missoula County Attorney’s Office, identifying a pattern or practice of failing to ensure unbiased and effective investigation and prosecution of reports of sexual assault by women. In May 2013, the Division entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the MPD and UM-OPS, including appointment of an independent monitor. In June 2014, the Division entered into a separate “memorandum of understanding” (MOU) with MCAO. In May 2015, the Division terminated the MOA with the MPD and in July 2015 the Division terminated the MOA with UM-OPS.
Fast Facts
Case Status: Closed
City and State: Missoula, Montana
Year Initiated: 2012
Year Closed: 2015
Case Documents
| Document Title | PDF Link | HTML Link | Document Type | Document Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montanna Office of Public Safety Findings Letter 2013 | Findings Letter | 8.60 MB | ||
| University of Montanna Office of Public Safety Settlement Agreement 2013 | Settlement Agreement | 733.25 KB | ||
| Missoula Police Department Settlement Agreement 2013 | Settlement Agreement | 952.61 KB | ||
| Missoula Police Department Findings Letter 2013 | Findings Letter | 851.98 KB |