American Hardin Police Force

The details remain murky. But it seems clear that one important motivator for Hardin, Montana in getting in bed with American Police Force was the idea that in addition to running the town’s prison they’d also help provide local policing services. Now that the APF deal seems deep in meltdown mode, that seems to be off. But Hardin is still trying to set up its own police force and stop having to rely on the county. So yesterday, Big Horn County Commissioners okayed Hardin to start its own police force but only after getting assurances that APF won’t have anything to do with it.