Missoula Police Under Fire | Missoula News

Missoula News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

A viral video from 2025 shows a Missoula woman being tased by a police officer—possibly someone she knew—who later faced disciplinary action after the department deemed the force excessive. But locals aren’t satisfied with internal reviews and are demanding an independent civilian oversight board, modeled after Billings’ successful model. Advocates like attorney McKenna Hanson say such boards are vital for accountability, especially amid high incarceration rates. With a city council meeting scheduled for July 28, Missoula’s push for transparency is just beginning—and the public is watching…