Bozeman Police detail investigation into ‘bingo game’ among officers

13 Bozeman Police officers caught playing 'crime bingo' while on duty

Law enforcement are supposed to be people you can trust. But what if I told you getting arrested has turned into something of a game for some Bozeman Police officers? Friday afternoon, a press conference was held at the Bozeman Public Safety Center, where this significant issue was discussed.Two teams of patrol officers were engaged in a bingo competition. Where success in the game hinged on whether they engaged on actions listed on the bingo ca…

Police detail investigation into ‘bingo game’ among officers

“Mid-shift Bingo” included squares such as “‘I want to speak to your supervisor,’” “arrest three people out of one car,” “every team member seizes a car,” “foot pursuit for arrestable offense" and, just "butt-a** naked."

Police officers were playing 'mid-shift bingo' while on duty in Bozeman

BOZEMAN At a news conference on Friday, April 18, 2025, Bozeman Police Chief Jim Veltkamp released information about an investigation into 13 police officers who were playing a type of "bingo" while on duty.Two teams of patrol officers were engaged in a bingo competition, where success in the game hinged on whether they engaged on actions listed on the bingo card, said Veltkamp.Watch the story here: Bozeman police officers caught playing 'crime …

Bozeman Police detail investigation into ‘bingo game’ among officers

“Mid-shift Bingo” included squares such as “‘I want to speak to your supervisor,’” “arrest three people out of one car,” “every team member seizes a car,” “foot pursuit for arrestable offense" and, just "butt-a** naked."