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Administration

Chief Cloyd “Corky” Grove

[ Police Chief "Corky" Grove ]

Chief Grove is a 26 year veteran officer that has served in several bureaus within the GFPD. He is currently the Chief of Police and oversees all aspects of the police department. He is a graduate of the College of Great Falls, the FBI National Academy, and the FBI Intermountain Command College.

He supervises eighty-two Officers and a civilian staff of thirty-seven. The Great Falls Police Department provides Law Enforcement Services for a population of 67,000.

Working in partnership with the entire community, the Great Falls Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of police service to the citizens of Great Falls by preventing crime, enforcing the law, and vigorously pursuing and arresting criminals. The Department will promote community safety by seeking solutions to any problem that creates fear or threatens the quality of life in the City of Great Falls.

Chief Grove can be reached at:

(406) 771-1180.
P.O. Box 5021
Great Falls, Montana 59403

Captain of Support Services Bureau

[ Captain Tim Shanks ]

Captain Tim Shanks is a veteran of over thirty years. An officer with the department since 1980, he previously worked for the West Yellowstone, Montana police department. He was appointed Captain in 2000. Prior to being promoted to Captain, he served in the Patrol and Investigative Bureaus and as a supervisor in the Patrol Bureau. Captain Shanks currently oversees the Support Services Bureau which encompasses Special Projects, Training, Warrants, Great Falls Housing Authority, DARE, Street Law, Community Policing, the Downtown officer and a civilian Process Server. Captain Shanks is a graduate of both the FBI National Academy and FBI Intermountain Command College.

Captain Shanks can be reached at:

(406) 771-1180
P.O. Box 5021
Great Falls, MT 59403
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Captain of Patrol Services Bureau

[ Captain Dave Bowen ]

Captain Dave Bowen is a veteran of over 16 years that has served in various capacities within the department. He is a graduate of the University of Great Falls and prior to his appointment to Captain served as a patrol supervisor, training Sgt., and Support Services supervisor. He supervises the Patrol Services Bureau which consists of 45 sworn officers and 2 civilians.

Captain Bowen can be reached at:

(406) 771-1180
P.O. Box 5021
Great Falls, MT 59403
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Captain of Investigative Services Bureau

Captain Carpenter

Captain Carpenter is a veteran member of the GFPD, starting with the department in 1982. He currently oversees the Investigative Services Bureau which encompasses the Detective Bureau, property and evidence, as well as the department’s crime lab. The Investigative Services Bureau currently hosts 20 sworn officers in its ranks as well as two civilian investigative assistants (Property and Evidence Tech; Crime Scene Tech). Captain Carpenter has served in both the Patrol and Detective Bureaus, including supervisory ranks in both bureaus. He is a graduate of both the FBI National Academy and the FBI Intermountain Command College and serves on the department’s tactical team, “High Risk Unit,” (HRU).

Captain Carpenter can be reached at:

(406) 771-1180
P.O. Box 5021
Great Falls, MT 59403