Former Police Chief Bill Dial faced allegations of official misconduct, including colluding with a civilian to entrap a fellow officer, falsifying information, and providing unauthorized access to confidential information. In February 2023, he agreed to surrender his law enforcement credentials without admitting guilt, resulting in the permanent revocation of his certification. ([flatheadbeacon.com](https://flatheadbeacon.com/2023/02/13/former-whitefish-police-chief-agrees-to-surrender-law-enforcement-credentials/?utm_source=openai))
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