Frank Garner is an American former Chief of Police, security consultant, and politician from Montana. Garner is a

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member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 7, which includes parts of

Kalispell, Montana Kalispell (, Montana Salish: Ql̓ispé, Kutenai language: kqayaqawakⱡuʔnam) is a city in, and the county seat of, Flathead County, Montana, United States. The 2020 census put Kalispell's population at 24,558. In Montana's northwest region ...

Education

In 1995, Garner earned a Criminal Justice/Criminology degree from

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. Garner attended Montana Law Enforcement Academy and

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Regional Leadership Training Group.

Career

In 1986, Garner became a police detective. In 1998, Garner became the Chief of Police in Kalispell Police Department, until 2006. In 2004, Garner was appointed as the interim city manager of

. In 2011, Garner became the Chief of Security at Kalispell Regional Healthcare. In 2017, Garner became a Security and Law Enforcement Consultant. On November 4, 2014, Garner won the election and became a Republican member of Montana House of Representatives for District 7. 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. 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.

Awards

* 2006 Great Chief Award. Presented by Kalispell Chamber of Commerce. * 2014 FVCC Distinguished Alumni Award. Presented by

Personal life

Garner's wife is Teresa Garner. They have three children.

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