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Disciplinary Actions Overview – Butte-Silver Bow Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Over the past decade, the Butte-Silver Bow Police Department has faced several internal challenges. Notably, in 2020, former Detective Rhonda Staton filed a federal lawsuit alleging gender-based harassment and retaliation, leading to a jury awarding her $349,000 in damages. ([mtstandard.com](https://mtstandard.com/news/local/crime-courts/jury-delivers-split-decision-in-lawsuit-against-butte-police/article_a8f04e2a-cd44-11ee-bee5-bbea48c3273f.html/?utm_source=openai)) Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and use-of-force incidents are not publicly disclosed. However, this case highlights concerns regarding workplace environment and internal accountability within the department.

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