Animal Control/Urban Wildlife

We have one Animal Control Officer, Roy Tanniehill, and one Animal Control/Urban Wildlife Officer, Sean McCarthy. Either of them may be reached through our dispatch center during business hours at 406-457-8866. Outside of business hours a Patrol Officer may be able to assist you. 

They can also receive email at: helenapolicedepartment@helenamt.gov if you have any questions regarding any Animal Ordinances within in the city limits.

Types of Duties Include: 

• Investigating cruelty, mistreatment, abandoned, dangerous or unattended animals. 
• Testifying in court
• Patrolling areas for strays/leash laws
• Patrolling trail heads
• Receiving and responding to complaints
• Issue citations per state and local laws
• Public Relations
• Quarantining animals and retrieval of deceased animals
• Assisting the Lewis and Clark Humane Society in various cases
• Observing number of deer within City Limits
• Working with FWP on management plans for Urban Wildlife
• Deer Culling Program