Frank Garner

American Chief of Police, security consultant, politician from Montana
Frank Garner
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 7th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 5, 2015
Preceded byRandy Brodehl
Chief of Police of Kalispell Police Department
In office
1998–2006
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTeresa Garner
Children3
OccupationChief of Police, security consultant, politician

Frank Garner is an American former Chief of Police, security consultant, and politician from Montana. Garner is a Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 7, which includes parts of Kalispell, Montana.

Education

In 1995, Garner earned a Criminal Justice/Criminology degree from Flathead Valley Community College. Garner attended Montana Law Enforcement Academy and FBI Regional Leadership Training Group.[1][2]

Career

In 1986, Garner became a police detective. In 1998, Garner became the Chief of Police in Kalispell Police Department, until 2006.[1][2]

In 2004, Garner was appointed as the interim city manager of Kalispell, Montana.[2]

In 2011, Garner became the Chief of Security at Kalispell Regional Healthcare. In 2017, Garner became a Security and Law Enforcement Consultant.[1]

On November 4, 2014, Garner won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 7.[3] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Garner won the election and continued serving District 7. Garner defeated Lynn R. Stanley with 65.17% of the votes.[4] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Garner won the election and continued serving District 7. Garner defeated James H. Cossitt with 65.46% of the votes.[5][6][1]

Awards

Personal life

Garner's wife is Teresa Garner. They have three children.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Frank Garner's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "FVCC Names Garner 2014 Distinguished Alumni". flatheadbeacon.com. March 13, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  3. ^ "MT State House 007". ourcampaigns.com. November 4, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "MT State House 007". ourcampaigns.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  5. ^ "MT State House 007". ourcampaigns.com. November 6, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  6. ^ "REP. FRANK GARNER (R) - HD7". leg.mt.gov. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  7. ^ "PAST GREAT CHIEF AWARD RECIPIENTS:". kalispellchamber.com. Retrieved September 2, 2020.

External links

  • Frank Garner at ballotpedia.org
  • Frank Garner at meic.org
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