PHONE: 406-582-2100
FAX: 406-582-2126

677 Laura Louise Ln
Bozeman, MT 59718

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All Sexual and Violent Offenders must report to Sheriff’s Office for registration and all other registry requirements.
Please report to 677 Laura Louise Ln in Four Corners. For questions please call 406-582-2121.

Investigations

DETECTIVES

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division supports the office through the work of dedicated well trained investigators for complex and sensitive cases. GCSO Detectives specialize in the investigation of financial crimes, sex crimes, internet crimes against children, homicide, kidnapping, felony theft, burglary, and many other crimes. They handle the majority of cases that take a long time to investigate, allowing deputies assigned to the patrol division to focus on patrol-related functions

The division is comprised of a Captain, Sergeant, 4-6 detectives, an Evidence Technician, and an administrative assistant. A rotating on-call schedule assures that division members are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist patrol deputies and other agencies with investigations. The division works closely with federal, state, and local agencies to thoroughly investigate and resolve cases as quickly as possible.

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for registering sex offenders and violent offenders in the unincorporated parts of Gallatin County. Registrations, community notifications, and registration violation investigations are conducted through the Detective Division. For municipalities, registration is conducted through the local police department.

The Detective Division is committed to providing an advanced level of expertise to the investigation, resolution, and prosecution of crimes against persons and property.

STAFF

Brian Taylor – Investigative Captain
Mike Emens – Detective Sergeant
Sarah Martin – Administrative Assistant

CONTACT US

Phone: 406-582-2121
Address: 677 Laura Louise Ln, Bozeman, MT 59718

Additional Resources

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Report a CyberTip
Take Down Explicit Photos
Montana DOJ SVOR
National SVOR

New to the Area

New to the Area

New to the Area?

If you an offender from out of state or out of county moving to Gallatin County, you will need to report to the Sheriff's Office unless you are within Belgrade or Bozeman City limits.  In that case you would report to the appropriate Police Department.  This applies even if you previously resided in Gallatin County and are moving back.

 Just Visiting?

If you are an offender visiting from out of state or out of county and will be here for seven (7) or more days, you will need to register with the Police Department or Sheriff’s Office of where you will be staying.

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)

The ICAC program is a national network of 61 coordinated task forces representing over 4,500 federal, state, and local law enforcement, and prosecutorial agencies. These agencies are engaged in both proactive and reactive investigations, forensic investigations, and criminal prosecutions.  In 2016, ICAC task force programs conducted more than 61,000 investigations and 77,800 forensic exams. These efforts resulted in the arrests of more than 9,300 individuals. Additionally, the ICAC program trained over 45,000 law enforcement personnel, over 4,800 prosecutors, and more than 9,200 other professionals working in the ICAC field.

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (hereinafter referred to as NCMEC) was established in 1984 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which provides services nationwide to families and professionals relating to the prevention of child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children. Pursuant to its mission and congressional authorization, NCMEC operates the CyberTipline to provide assistance to law enforcement in its efforts to identify victims of child pornography and child sexual exploitation. The CyberTipline receives leads and tips regarding suspected crimes of sexual exploitation committed against children.  NCMEC does not investigate and cannot verify the accuracy of information it receives. NCMEC forwards reports of possible child sexual exploitation to law enforcement who are members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for its independent review and possible investigation.

MISSOURI RIVER DRUG TASK FORCE

MRDTF’s Mission Statement:

The mission of the Missouri River Drug Task Force is to provide a collaborative federal, state, and local law enforcement effort to identify, target, and address those involved in drug trafficking, manufacture, and/or violence. The Missouri River Drug Task Force utilizes sophisticated long-term investigative approaches, including undercover surveillance operations, the purchase of evidence and information, and electronic surveillance to disrupt and dismantle targeted drug organizations.

If you have information regarding the distribution, trafficking and/or manufacturing of illicit drugs please contact MRDTF at (406) 582-2110 or complete the contact form below.

*** FOR EMERGENCIES OR IMMEDIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT NEED, CALL 911***

FILE A COMPLAINT
The Missouri River Drug Task Force (MRDTF) is a multijurisdictional drug task force that was established in 1990. MRDTF covers seven counties in Southwestern Montana including Broadwater, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, Madison, Meagher, Park, and Sweet Grass counties. MRDTF has two operational offices, one within the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and one within the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The task force is staffed by detectives and agents from participating agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, FBI, Drug Enforcement Agency, Montana Department of Justice, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis & Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Park County Sheriff’s Office, Bozeman Police Department, Belgrade Police Department, Helena Police Department, and Montana State University Police Department.

The Missouri River Drug Task Force recognizes that combating drugs and drug trafficking in our communities is of paramount importance. Drug trafficking, manufacturing, distribution, and drug-related violence have a detrimental effect on the health and general welfare of the people residing and traveling in our communities.
MRDTF encourages and supports collaboration at all levels of law enforcement investigations and prosecution (local, state, and federal), and is a long-standing model of success in the field of multi-jurisdictional drug task forces.

The Missouri River Drug Task Force is a part of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) program that was established by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The RMHIDTA’s mission is to facilitate operation and coordination among federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement with efforts to reduce availability by disrupting or dismantling violent drug trafficking organizations. Multi-agency task forces like MRDFT assist in accomplishing RMHIDTA’s mission through intelligence driven investigative and interdiction operations.

DRUG TAKE BACK

Twice a year MRDTF participates in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day  to assist in encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.
In addition to the twice-yearly collection, there is a drug take back box located in the lobby of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office. Additional drug take back boxes are located at:

  • Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office – 677 Laura Louise Lane, Bozeman
  • Bozeman Police Department – 901 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman
  • Belgrade Police Dept/City Hall – 91 E. Central Ave, Belgrade
  • Park County Sheriff’s Office – 414 E. Callender, Livingston
  • Manhattan Police Department – 206 S. 6th St., Manhattan
  • West Yellowstone Police Dept – 124 Yellowstone Ave., West Yellowstone
  • Highland Park Pharmacy – Bozeman Health Hospital (available during Pharmacy business hours)
  • MSU Police Department – Seventh Avenue and Kagy Boulevard,101 Huffman Building

Please note that we CANNOT accept the following:

  • Needles and sharps
  • Thermometers (mercury)
  • Oxygen containers
  • Chemotherapy/radioactive products
  • Pressurized cannisters

For information on disposal of these kinds of items, please contact:
Gallatin Human Services Office at (406) 582-3045 or hs@gallatin.mt.gov

Additional Resources

Montana Meth Project

PROPERTY & EVIDENCE

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office employs a sworn Deputy as an Evidence Technician. The Evidence Technician is responsible for the security and control of seized, recovered, and evidentiary property as well as abandoned or found property in the custody of the GCSO. Additionally, the Evidence Technician serves as support to the Detectives in the collection of evidence, coordinates analysis of evidence with the forensic scientists at the Montana State Crime Lab, and interfaces with the courts and County Attorney’s office in maintaining chain of custody for evidence used in trial.
Evidence is available to the public, by appointment only. Due to accessibility of evidence, we DO NOT accept walk-in appointments or same-day appointments. If you miss your appointment time, you will need to reschedule for the next available date and time.

HOURS AVAILABLE FOR APPOINTMENTS ONLY:

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm
Friday – Sunday: CLOSED

Call us at (406) 582-3674 or fill out the form below to schedule an appointment.

REQUEST APPOINTMENT

PROPERTY RELEASE

If it is entered into the Evidence Office for safekeeping and is not held as evidence in their case, it will be stored
until the owner/arrestee is released from the detention center. The property must be retrieved within 10 days
from the date of their release or it will be disposed of in accordance with Montana state law.

Evidence

Non-contraband property seized by the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office may be returned after Deputies or Detectives receive authorization from the County Attorney. If requesting the release of property, please provide a court-approved Order for Property Release or other legal documents authorizing the return.

Safekeeping

All non-contraband property categorized as safekeeping will be held for three (3) months for pick-up by the owner. After three (3) months, items will be disposed of in accordance with Montana state law.

Firearms

A background check is required before releasing firearms. If requesting a firearm, please call the evidence office at (406) 582-3674 and provide the following

  • Type of firearm (handgun, long gun, etc.)
  • SSN
  • Race
  • State of birth
  • Current state of residence.

Inmate Property

Most personal property is held by Gallatin County Detention Center staff for safekeeping. If it has evidentiary value or exceeds storage limits, it’s sent to the GCSO Evidence Office. Non-evidentiary property must be claimed within 10 days of release or it will be disposed of per Montana law—through destruction, donation, law enforcement use, or auction. After this, the property or its value cannot be claimed.

PROPERTY RELEASE APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM

Please provide the following information to better facilitate scheduling:

Report Request Form

Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!

CORONER BASIC APPLICATION FORM

Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!
Call 406-582-2178 for questions.

TRAINING

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office has one Captain and one Sergeant overseeing all aspects of the Office training needs. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining training certifications, providing in-house training, overseeing the Field Training Evaluation Program, and sending newly hired deputies to the Montana Law Enforcement Academy.

Newly hired deputies are put through six weeks of onboarding and pre-service training prior to the Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). The FTEP program is approximately twenty weeks in length. New deputies will then complete a twelve-week course at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy to receive their Public Safety Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate.

The Training Division also coordinates trainings with outside instructors that are available to Montana Law Enforcement. Information regarding any upcoming trainings will be listed below as they become available.
GETTING THROUGH THE GRIND

CONTACT US

Mike Van Meter – Captain
Email: 
Phone: 406-582-2482

Mike Chickos – Sergeant
Email: michael.chickos@gallatin.mt.gov
Phone: 406-582-3621

RANDY JONES

CHAPLAIN

Chaplain Jones has been a chaplain with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office for nine years and became the full-time lead chaplain in January of 2017. He is also a member of our county’s critical incident stress management (CISM) team, serves as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, and is on the board of the Montana chapter of Concerns for Police Survivors (MT COPS). Prior to becoming a chaplain, Chaplain Jones served nine years as a pastor and before that, 15 years as a missionary in Africa. Randy and his wife have been married for 37 years and the Lord has blessed us with five children and five grandchildren.

WARREN HIEBERT

CHAPLAIN

Chaplain Hiebert started serving the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office July 19th, 1990. He was the first chaplain with the GCSO and has served for 34 years. Presently, with the blessing of Sheriff Springer, he also now serves the Montana Sheriff’s and Peace Officers Association as chairman of the Montana Law Enforcement Chaplains. Chaplain Hiebert is also the state representative for the International Conference of Police Chaplains. He helps train, mentor, and start chaplain’s programs around the state of Montana.

DALE FRICKE

CHAPLAIN

Chaplain Fricke has been a chaplain with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office for three years. He has been serving as the Assistant Pastor of Calvary Chapel Bozeman for 18 years, and as a reserve officer with the Hot Springs Police Department for three years. Prior to moving to Montana, Chaplain Fricke served as a volunteer deputy with Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona for six years and was the senior agency chaplain.

MARK HAROLD

CHAPLAIN

Chaplain Harold has been a part-time law enforcement chaplain with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office since 2022. He also volunteers with the Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue and operates the GCSO Command Vehicle (6CV). Mark currently manages the ranch where is wife was raised and has works as a security guard for a local security company since 2002. Chaplain Harold was a youth pastor for 38 years and owned a management company to support that ministry. Chaplain Harold’s involvement in public safety dates to the 1980’s where he was involved in the volunteer fire department.

MATT BOXMEYER

CAPTAIN

Matt Boxmeyer serves as the Search and Rescue Captain. He was born and raised in the Gallatin Valley and has three wonderful children. Matt has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2008. Matt has served in a multitude of roles including Patrol Deputy, School Resource Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Detective Captain, Jail Commander, and Patrol Captain. Matt was also a member of the Special Response Team as a dedicated Marksman.

BRIAN TAYLOR

CAPTAIN

Brian Taylor serves as the Investigations Captain. He has dedicated his career to public service and law enforcement since joining the Sheriff’s Office in March 2009. Initially starting at the Detention Center, he transitioned to the role of Deputy in February 2016. Over the years, he has taken on multiple roles, including serving as a SAR Coordinator, fulfilling responsibilities as a Coroner, and training new deputies as a Field Training Officer. He promoted to Patrol Captain in June 2023. Beyond his professional life, he has been happily married to his wife, Collette, for 16 years, and together they are raising two teenagers. Balancing a demanding career while being a supportive husband and father, he embodies the values of trust, communication, and teamwork both on and off the job.

JACKIE KERRY

COMMANDER

Jackie Keery Lemon has worked at the Gallatin County Detention Center since 2006. She was promoted to Jail Commander in 2023, prior to this she was the Program & Facilities Director creating a substantial volunteer base to bring life skills programs to inmates to reduce recidivism. She is a graduate of Montana State University with a Master of Public Administration and has over 40 years’ experience working in human services in Bozeman. Jackie is also the chairperson for the Montana Jail Commanders group and understands the importance of facility safety & security through proper practice of the Montana Jail and Correctional Health Care standards.

NATE KAMERMAN

UNDERSHERIFF

Nate Kamerman serves as the Undersheriff where he leads the Operations Command, which includes Patrol, Investigations, Coroner, Search & Rescue, and the Missouri River Drug Task Force. Nate began his law enforcement career in 2011, serving three years with the Rosebud County Sheriff’s Office and two years with the Bozeman Police Department before joining the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office in 2015. Throughout his career at GCSO, he has served as a patrol deputy, sergeant, field training officer, Search and Rescue coordinator, and member of the Special Response Team. Nate grew up in Gallatin County and is proud to serve the community he calls home. He enjoys hunting, fishing, snow sports, and spending time with his wife and children.

BECKER CUELHO

CHIEF DEPUTY CORONER

Beker Cuelho is the Chief Deputy Coroner for Gallatin County. He began his career as a Detention Officer at the Gallatin County Detention Center in 2017. In 2019, he became a Deputy Coroner, later taking the position of Chief Deputy Coroner in 2022. Beker conducts death investigations and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Coroner’s Office. Beker developed training on basic death investigation for new law enforcement officers at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy and instructs a 40-hour basic coroner course for new death investigators.
Beker was born and raised in the Gallatin Valley and enjoys giving back to the community by conducting thorough investigations and providing support for families and friends of loved ones.

KELLY SPRINKLE

CAPTAIN

Kelly Sprinkle serves as the Patrol Captain with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, where she is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our community. With 19 years of service in law enforcement, Captain Sprinkle brings a wealth of experience and knowledge and a deep commitment to the safety of our community. She began her career as a Patrol Deputy and has advanced through various roles, including patrol, detectives, sergeant, and captain, while illustrating her expertise in criminal investigations, death investigations, and sexual crimes investigations. A graduate of Montana State University, Captain Sprinkle holds a B.S. in Sociology, with an emphasis in Justice Studies and Cultural Anthropology. She has completed advanced training in Interview and Interrogation, Crisis Intervention, Criminal Interdiction and Forensic Interviewing.

CLINT HARPER

CAPTAIN

Captain Clint Harper currently serves as the Professional Standards Captain. He has been with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office since early 2020. Prior to joining GCSO, Captain Harper was a deputy with Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Golden, Colorado and Jasper County Sheriff’s Office in Carthage, Missouri. He has held assignments in Patrol, Investigations, Training, and SWAT. Throughout his career he has held many ranks and positions. In June of 2023, he was promoted to Captain and Tactical Commander of the Gallatin Valley SWAT Team. As of 2026, he oversees the curriculum and training provided at the Gallatin College Law Enforcement Academy.

Captain Harper was born and raised in Willow Springs, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Crime Scene Investigation and Associate of Science degree in Law Enforcement from Missouri Southern State University. Outside of work he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife.

FRANK C. CURTICE

DEPUTY | EOW: 10/10/1919 | Cause: Gunfire

Both Curtice and Pomeroy were shot and killed as they attempted to arrest a man for assaulting his employer. The suspect was shot and killed by members of a posse the next day. Deputy Curtice was 39 years old, had served with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office for four years, and was survived by his wife and three children.

POMEROY VRELLAND

DEPUTY | EOW: 10/10/1919 | Cause: Gunfire

Both Curtice and Pomeroy were shot and killed as they attempted to arrest a man for assaulting his employer. The suspect was shot and killed by members of a posse the next day. Deputy Vrelland was 38 years old at the time.

JAKE ALLEN

SPECIAL DEPUTY | EOW: 1/24/1987 | Cause: Gunfire

Deputy Jack Allen had been deputized by the sheriff to assist him with serving warrants the same day he was killed. Deputy Allen was shot and mortally wounded while assisting the sheriff serve arrest warrants on two youths for larceny. The suspects opened fire from within a barn where they were cornered in neighboring Madison County, striking Deputy Allen in the head.
One of the suspects fled to Nevada where he was apprehended ten months later. He was returned to Madison County, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 81 years in prison. He was pardoned by Governor Edwin L. Norris on February 1, 1910. The other suspect fled to Canada and was never apprehended.

SILAS RALSTON

SHERIFF | EOW: 9/5/1878 | Cause: Gunfire

Sheriff Silas Ralston was shot and killed as he attempted to stop a quarrel between two men at a saloon in Bozeman. He was killed instantly when one of the men drew a revolver and shot him. Sheriff Ralston was 39 years old at the time.
Several witnesses said the suspects revolver discharged accidently. Others said the killing was intentional. All agreed the suspect was very intoxicated. He was charged with manslaughter.

ERIN CLEMENTS

DIRECTOR

Director Clements leads the Youth & Family Outreach Program (YFOP) within the Professional Services Command. She has been tasked with expanding the Sheriff’s Office relationships with community members, children, and families. Director Clements was instrumental in developing the Sheriff’s Office Deputy Wellness and Resiliency Program. Prior to working with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Director Clements worked for the State of Montana DPHHS Child and Family Services Division as a Child Protection Specialist Supervisor for 10 years. Additionally, Clements has worked with youth and adult mental health providers in residential and community settings in Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Director Clements graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2006 with a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and a Master of Social Work in 2008.

JACOB OTTO ALLMENDINGER

DEPUTY | EOW: 10/19/2019 | Cause: Struck by vehicle

Deputy Sheriff Jake Allmendinger was struck and killed by his patrol car on Fairy Lake Road in the Bridger mountain range.
He and another deputy were responding to the area to check on the welfare of a stranded motorist. Their patrol Tahoe started to slide backward on ice as they attempted to drive up an incline while looking for the motorist. Deputy Allmendinger exited the vehicle as it slid but became trapped beneath it.
Deputy Allmendinger was 31 years old at the time and had served as a deputy with the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office for two years. He had previously served a dispatcher and a search and rescue volunteer for over eight years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and parents.