Captain with Willow ties headed to FBI

Captain Clint Harper of the Gallatin County Montana Sheriff's Office for recently graduated from session 299 of the FBI National Academy.

 

Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training for experienced law enforcement professionals. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. The 299th session consisted of two hundred and sixty-five law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA on September 17th. The 299th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 44 states and the District of Columbia. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 28 countries, five military organizations, and four federal civilian organizations. With the graduation of session 299, a total of 57,461 graduates have completed the FBI National Academy since it began in 1935. Less than 1% of all law enforcement officers receive an invitation from the FBI to attend this prestigious academy during their careers.

 

Captain Harper was born and raised in Willow Springs, Missouri and graduated from Willow Springs High School in 2011. 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 in 2014.

 

Captain Harper currently serves as the Professional Standards Captain and SWAT Commander for the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. 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. He is the son of Jim and Karen Harper of Willow Springs.