Colstrip Police Department

10/07/2026

**Update**
☎️ We are all fixed now and 911 calls are coming in by 3 rings.

Colstrip Public:

📢 Phone System Update
We want to make the public aware that we recently switched to a new phone system. We are currently working through an issue with incoming 911 calls that is causing calls to take approximately 6–7 rings before connecting to us.

Please do not hang up if you experience this delay. Your call will connect.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue. Thank you!

10/02/2026

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09/26/2026

Colstrip Public — Bear Advisory

We have received reports today of multiple people driving by and stopping to take pictures of the bear, which has resulted in the bear climbing onto an electric pole.

We understand the fascination and excitement surrounding the bear being in town; however, we want to remind everyone that we do not want this bear to pose a risk or become a nuisance to the public, and we also do NOT want the public harassing or provoking the bear.

We have spoken with the local game warden, who will be in the area this afternoon to monitor the situation. If the harassment continues, citations may be issued.

We are working toward relocating the bear as soon as possible. In the meantime, we are asking everyone to please:

• Leave the bear alone.
• Do not repeatedly drive by or stop near the bear.
• Do not approach or attempt to interact with the bear.
• Please refrain from stopping to take pictures.
• Keep a safe distance and allow the bear to move through the area without interference.

The best thing the public can do right now is give the bear space. Excessive attention and harassment can cause the bear to become stressed, behave unpredictably, and create a dangerous situation for both the public and the animal.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep both our community and the bear safe.

09/26/2026

Bear update:

FWP came down to access the bear situation. At this time they feel that the bear is no threat. They plan to continue observing it and will try to set a trap to relocate. Due to the age of this bear they will not be able to dart it w/o causing harm the the bear.
Please use continued caution, specially with kids walking the bike path and playing at playgrounds around power road. Also please keep in mind that this bear has been in this area for a few weeks and has not bothered people or caused harm at this time so as long as it isn’t messed with or provoked by the public it should be relatively safe.

09/25/2026

Colstrip Public:

There was another bear sighting this afternoon right by the bike path next to the overpass. Please use caution if you walk in this area.

09/17/2026

Hey Colstrip! It looks like Talen has hired a new security guard! 🐻 We have been in contact with Fish & Game, but please avoid the walking paths around the plant until we can get them here to trap the bear for relocation.

09/14/2026

** Update, we know who the owner is**

This iPhone was found on Hwy 39 around mm28 and turned into one of our officers yesterday morning. You must be able to unlock the phone for it to be released to you.

09/05/2026

FWP Region 7 has been notified of the bear activity south of Colstrip and on the mine property.