Montana Police Protective Association

03/09/2026

💙 Your support makes a real difference.

When you donate to the Montana Police Protective Association Foundation, you’re investing in the people and programs that strengthen Montana’s law enforcement families and communities—from scholarships and charitable support to partnerships that uplift those who serve.

Every contribution, big or small, helps create opportunities, provide resources, and make a lasting impact across our state.

👉 Give today and be part of something meaningful.
Your generosity helps MPPAF continue its mission of service, support, and community.

03/09/2026

✈️ Because of You, Dreams Take Flight 💙

“My love for aviation began at the age of seven, and I knew then that I wanted to serve my country as a pilot. My parents always instilled in me the importance of education, but they also made it clear I would need to find my own way to pay for college. Funding my education felt like a daunting obstacle — especially knowing the financial realities of a police officer’s family. The Montana Police Protective Association Memorial Scholarship Fund became my lifeline, the critical support that made my dream possible.”
— Colton, MPPA Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Today, Colton is in Aircraft Commander Upgrade training, living that dream every day as a KC-135 pilot — traveling the world, serving and protecting in his own way, and honoring his father’s legacy.

Your generosity changes lives. 💙

Learn more about the MPPA Scholarship Fund and how you can support Montana law enforcement families at mppaf.org.

01/21/2026

We’ve been made aware of a potential impersonation scam involving calls that falsely claim to represent the Montana Police Protective Association.
Reports indicate repeated robocalls from rotating phone numbers using an automated or AI-generated voice to solicit donations. These calls may ask for individuals by name and continue even after being told to stop.
🚫 Important to know:
- These calls are not legitimate or authorized by either the MPPA or the MPPA Foundation (MPPAF)
- MPPA and MPPAF will never solicit donations via phone calls
💡 What to do:
- Do not provide personal or financial information
- Hang up immediately
- Block the number and report the call as a scam
We’re sharing this to help protect our community from fraudulent activity. Please share this post to help spread awareness.
If you have questions or need to report a suspicious call, please contact us directly through the contact information listed on our website.

⚠️ SCAM ALERT — Please Read & Share ⚠️

We’ve been made aware of a potential impersonation scam involving calls that falsely claim to represent the Montana Police Protective Association.

Reports indicate repeated robocalls from rotating phone numbers using an automated or AI-generated voice to solicit donations. These calls may ask for individuals by name and continue even after being told to stop.

🚫 Important to know:
- These calls are not legitimate or authorized by MPPAF
- MPPAF will never solicit donations via phone calls

💡 What to do:
- Do not provide personal or financial information
- Hang up immediately
- Block the number and report the call to your phone provider

We’re sharing this to help protect our community from fraudulent activity. Please share this post to help spread awareness.

If you have questions or need to report a suspicious call, please contact us directly through our official channels.

12/13/2025

Circa 1970s. In my dad’s collection.
Credit Robin Rubenstrunk

09/24/2025

🌟 Stay Connected with the MPPAF! 🌟

Be the first to hear about Montana law enforcement news, upcoming MPPAF events, scholarship opportunities, and ways to give back to the officers and families we proudly serve. 💙

When you join our email list, you’re not just staying informed — you’re becoming part of a community that honors, supports, and stands with Montana’s law enforcement officers and their families.

👉 Sign up today at mppaf.org/contact and help us continue our mission of service and support.

09/02/2025

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER TRIED TO SAVE A LIFE: Yesterday evening, a tragic car accident occurred in Bozeman, involving a car and a motorcycle. What stood out in this heartbreaking situation was the swift and selfless response of both on-duty and off-duty police officers. An off-duty Belgrade Police Department officer happened upon the scene and immediately sprang into action, performing CPR on the motorcyclist until more medical help arrived. Despite the best efforts, the rider sadly passed away. The investigation, led by Montana Highway Patrol and Bozeman Police Department detectives, is ongoing. Preliminary findings suggest the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed before the crash. Thanks.

07/27/2025

05/12/2025

🚨 SCAM ALERT – MONTANA RESIDENTS 🚨

We’ve been made aware of a phone scam targeting people across Montana. Individuals are receiving robocalls from Montana phone numbers claiming to be from “Police Officers Support Political PAC.”

Please be advised:
⚠️ This is NOT affiliated with the Montana Police Protective Association or any Montana Law Enforcement Association.
⚠️ The Montana Police Protective Association (MPPA) NEVER solicits donations or membership via phone.

If you receive one of these calls, do not provide any personal or financial information, and consider reporting it to local law enforcement or the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection.

Stay safe and help us spread the word by sharing this post!

03/15/2025

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02/15/2025

Today, we honor the memory of retired MPD Sergeant Robert J. Heinle, who passed away 15 years ago, on February 12, 2010, due to complications from being shot in the line of duty on October 21, 1998. Bob was 38 years old when he was injured and passed away just two days after his 47th birthday.

A husband, son, brother, friend, and dedicated officer, Bob’s impact extended beyond his badge—especially to his niece, Kadie Heinle, who knew him simply as “Uncle Bob.”

On that fateful evening in 1998, Sergeant Heinle responded to a forgery in progress and was shot while pursuing the suspect. Despite surviving, he was paralyzed from the shoulders down. With unwavering strength, he and his wife, Lisa, spent the next 11 years making the most of their time together.

Lisa later founded I Run for Bob, a non-profit organization that supports paralyzed and disabled individuals and their families.
Please take a moment today, and every October 21st, to remember Bob, his family, and all the officers whose lives were forever changed by this tragic event. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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