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Flathead County spans an area the size of Connecticut—and for Sheriff Brian Heino, every mile tells a story. Raised here, he’s fought wildfires in these forests, walked these roads in uniform, and now leads a department balancing explosive growth, seasonal surges, and shifting expectations. In this candid conversation, Heino traces his path from Forest Service firelines to law enforcement, sharing the moment he realized that serving this place was more than a job.
We dig into the realities behind the badge: skyrocketing call volumes, fentanyl and meth challenges, and the ripple effects of mental health funding cuts and an overburdened detention facility. Heino explains how his team adapts through smarter outreach, training, and tools that prevent tragedy—alongside the quiet victories that keep them going, from letters of gratitude to second chances that stick. It’s a grounded, human look at what it takes to keep the Flathead safe while protecting the values that make it home.
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Chapters
1. The Human Behind the Badge: Meet Sheriff Brian Heino (00:00:00)
2. Meet Sheriff Brian Heino (00:01:20)
3. Career as Sheriff (00:05:52)
4. Challenges of the job (00:07:54)
5. Adapting to changes (00:08:16)
6. Perception of law enforcement (00:15:54)
7. Motivation to serve (00:21:14)
8. Getting into nature to recharge (00:24:19)
9. Vision of a better future (00:27:36)
10. The Flathead 5 (00:33:02)
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