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.

Frank Garner
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
from the 7th district
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

Education

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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

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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

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Personal life

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

See also

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References

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  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.
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