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Lewis and Clark county sheriff's office

Mission Statement:
Dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services in partnership with the community.
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Vision Statement:
To enhance the quality of life in Lewis and Clark County through progressive law enforcement, quality personnel, innovative training, and incorporating the latest technology.  
PROFESSIONALISM    LOYALTY    ACCOUNTABILITY    COMPASSION   COURAGE   INTEGRITY    DEDICATION

Leadership

Sheriff Leo Dutton
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Leo was sworn in as Sheriff of Lewis & Clark County on September 2, 2008. His duties as sheriff require the skills of an administrator and leader, including but not limited to managing a substantial budget and handling personnel issues within the LCSO. He strives to lead others in a combined vision to meet a common mission and uphold the core values established by the Lewis & Clark County Sheriff's Office. Leo has had extensive training in the National Incident Management System and has attended the F.B.I. Command College. Furthermore, Leo is and continues to be a member of the Critical Incident Debriefing Team. In addition, he also attended and completed the National Institute of Corrections course on Planning of New Intuitions. He completed the Sheriff's Institute program in Aurora, Colorado, sponsored by the National Sheriffs Association. Read More... 

Undersheriff Brent Colbert 
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Undersheriff Brent Colbert is from Helena Montana. He graduated from Capital High School in 1987. In 1989 he graduated from North Idaho College, in Coure d’ Alene, Idaho, with an associates degree in law enforcement. After graduation he enlisted in the United States army, becoming a paratrooper for the 18th Airborne Corps.   After discharging from the Army, in 1995, Brent was hired by the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Chuck O’Reilly, to work in the Detention Center.  In 2003, Brent was sworn in as a Deputy for the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office.  In 2013, he was named the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the year. 2016, Brent was promoted to Sergeant and worked patrol until 2017 when he was promoted to Captain and oversaw the patrol division. Read More... 

Location

The Sheriff's Office is located inside the Law and Justice Center.  Go through the front doors, public access, and take the elevator to the second floor. 

Law and Justice Center (2nd Floor)
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-8204

ADMINISTRATION HOURS
​MONDAY - FRIDAY
8am - 5pm

​SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Closed

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • About >
      • History
      • The County
      • Helena Valley
    • Divisions >
      • Administration
      • Patrol
      • Detention
      • Civil
      • Coroner
      • Criminal Investigations
    • Special Operations >
      • CDT
      • WET
      • EOD
      • SWAT/ Negotiations
      • Search & Rescue
  • Community
    • DARE/ SRO
    • MRDTF
    • Honor Guard
    • Special Olympics
    • National Night Out
    • Neighborhood Watch
  • Careers
    • Sworn & Detention >
      • Qualifications
      • Laterals
      • Testing Phase
    • Civilian Position
    • Interview Phase
    • Background Phase
    • Pay and Benefits
    • The Academy
  • Reserves
    • History
    • Volunteer
  • Contact a Recruiter