Glen Meier Receives Award for Distinguished Service

With a total of 42 years of law enforcement under his belt, former Valley County Sheriff Glen Meier received an award for Distinguished Service. The lawman was presented the award at a Montana Sheriff’s and Peace Officers Association conference in Helena on June 15.

Serving as Sheriff of Valley County for 14 years, Meier commented, “It’s nice to recognize someone who puts the service and time in the community. I am honored to receive this award.”

Also during the convention, Phillips County Sheriff’s Deputy Alan Guderjahn was awarded Officer Of the Year. Guderjahn was stabbed several times after responding to a report of a suspicious man walking along U.S. Highway 191. The incident resulted in Deputy Guderjahn being hospitalized for his injuries after shooting and killing the man.