Big Sky Times

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced Jeremiah Sifuentez, a fifth-grade student from Busby, as the winner of the third annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest. The announcement was made during National Police Week.

Jeremiah, who studies at Spring Creek School in Decker, explained his motivation behind creating the poster. He said, “I know without law enforcement this place wouldn’t be a safe place. But all thanks to law enforcement we have a safe, clean environment.”

Attorney General Knudsen emphasized the importance of instilling an appreciation for law enforcement officers in Montana's children at an early age. He stated that this helps them carry on the state’s ‘Back the Blue’ mentality. "Thank you to everyone who participated," he added, "and I look forward to celebrating with Jeremiah. I know Montana’s law enforcement officers appreciate the support of students across the state as they go to work every day to keep our communities safe."

The celebration for Jeremiah's victory will be attended by Attorney General Knudsen and Montana Highway Patrol Colonel Kurt Sager later this month. The winning poster will be displayed in Montana Department of Justice offices across the state and made available to law enforcement offices statewide.

The poster contest was announced by Attorney General Knudsen in March as a way to encourage elementary school students to show their appreciation for Montana’s law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep communities safe.