Jerry Lytle Named Finalist for Glasgow Police Chief

GLASGOW, Mont. — The City of Glasgow has named Jerry Lytle as a finalist in its search for the next Chief of Police for the Glasgow Police Department.

Lytle brings more than 22 years of law enforcement experience with the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, including the past 7.5 years as Sheriff of Phillips County. He was born and raised in Circle, Montana.

In introducing himself to the community, Lytle said he is honored to be considered for the position and pointed to his small-town roots as central to his approach to the job.

“I was born and raised in Circle, Montana, so I understand the values, expectations, and close-knit nature of small-town communities,” Lytle said. “I believe effective law enforcement is built on trust, communication, accountability, and strong relationships between law enforcement officers and the people they serve.”

Lytle said one of his primary goals as Chief would be to strengthen the relationship between the Glasgow Police Department and the community it serves, describing his vision of a department that is visible, accessible, professional, and accountable to the people it serves.

“I am approachable and welcome honest feedback, questions, and ideas from community members,” he said. “I want the people of Glasgow to know their concerns are heard and that I am committed to working with them to continually improve the department and make Glasgow a safe and welcoming community for everyone.”

Lytle also emphasized supporting crime victims as a priority, saying the department’s responsibility to victims does not end once an investigation is complete or an arrest is made. He said he wants victims treated with compassion, kept informed throughout the process, and connected with available resources through close work with victim-service providers and community organizations.

“Most importantly, I will be a Chief who serves the community, not simply a Chief who leads a department,” Lytle said. “My goal is to provide professional, fair, and compassionate law enforcement while building a department  the people of Glasgow can trust and be proud of.”

As a finalist, Lytle is completing the remaining steps of the City’s selection process, including a background check, medical examination, psychological examination, and the Police Commission interview process. City officials expect to announce a final decision in the coming weeks.