Safety & Policing Business Improvement District

Officer Amanda Hardin became a Dedicated Downtown Police Officer in December of 2022.  Officer Hardin has served with the Missoula Police Department since 2019 and started her Law Enforcement career in 2012 in the Dallas, Texas area. She is certified in Crisis Intervention (CIT -Crisis Intervention Team) in both Montana and Texas. Throughout her career, she has served in the patrol division and the detectives’ division (Texas), and is a composite artist who assists with identifying suspects through facial composite sketches. Officer Hardin lives in the Missoula area with her husband, David Hardin. They enjoy spending their time outdoors camping, skiing, and hiking. Officer Hardin is also a local artist and photographer.

In July 2024, Officer Rob Castro took on the role of Downtown Police Officer, bringing a wealth of experience from his service in other roles with the Missoula Police Department since 2021. Throughout his career, Officer Castro has served as a School Resource Officer, Firearms Instructor, and Motor Officer, demonstrating a strong commitment to public safety and community engagement. Officer Castro is passionate about the outdoors, often spending his free time mountain biking and exploring Missoula's natural beauty. He lives in Missoula with his wife and three children, who share his love for local favorites like Zoo Thai. Having previously served temporarily with the BID, Officer Castro is thrilled to now support Downtown Missoula full-time, dedicated to keeping the heart of our community safe and vibrant.