Who sits on this work group?

    Members of the group are expected to read ahead all documentation necessary to come to meetings prepared to provide their insight.  Members must participate in ALL meetings and be prepared to speak from their area of expertise to content sent in preparation for the discussion. All meetings will be recorded and made available online.

    • Erik Coate, Helena City Attorney's Office
    • Thomas Jodoin, Helena City Attorney's Office
    • Renee McMahon, City of Helena Human Resources
    • Perry Johnson, Montana Police Officers' Standards and Training (POST)
    • Bob Wood, Retired Municipal Court Judge
    • Jeffery Sherlock, Retired District Court Judge
    • Emily Dean, Helena City Commission
    • Wilmot Collins, Helena Mayor
    • Courtney Smith, Social Justice-The Montana Racial Equity Project
    • Judith Heilman, Social Justice-The Montana Racial Equity Project
    • Steve Hagen, Helena Police Department - Administration
    • Dakota Becker, Helena Police Protective Association
    • Clair Swain, Police Commissioner
    • Karen Bryson, Police Commissioner
    • Derek VanLuchene, Police Commissioner

    How were work group members chosen?

    The sitting members of the group represent a wide variety of interests and expertise particular to the six focus areas. Members must participate in ALL meetings and be prepared to speak from their area of expertise. 

    The public may provide comment at these meetings.