Jeremiah D. Petersen
Democratic · MT · Missoula County Sheriff/Coroner
Jeremiah Petersen was elected Missoula County Sheriff and Coroner in November 2022, after joining the office as a deputy in 2002. He led the Missoula Drug Task Force and ran jail operations as a captain, and he stresses providing the best possible safety and service.
Where Jeremiah D. Petersen stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records), Data Privacy (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Released the office's 2025 numbers, which showed deputies made 6,662 traffic stops, nearly double 2024, and 268 DUI stops, 101 more than 2024.
February 11, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: missoulacounty.gov
Pressed county commissioners at his first press conference for a secure access road and parking lot at the county jail. He said staff and inmate safety came first as housing projects opened next door.
January 11, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: newstalkkgvo.com
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 1 support
His sheriff's office stopped posting booking photos (mugshots) on the online jail roster. The office said the change fit a 2021 state law and other Montana jails' practice.
November 4, 2024Supports Data Privacy
Source: missoulian.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Launched the first Sheriff's Citizens Academy, a free six-week course teaching residents about patrol, investigations, the jail and search and rescue.
December 29, 2025
Source: missoulacounty.gov
Joined Gov. Greg Gianforte at the Missoula County jail to back state HEART Fund money for addiction and mental health care for inmates. He said the program served more than 3,000 people in a year.
January 30, 2024
Source: mtstandard.com
Took the oath of office as Missoula County Sheriff and Coroner after winning the November 2022 election.
December 30, 2022
Source: nbcmontana.com
Past race Jeremiah D. Petersen ran in:
- Sheriff/Coroner · November 3, 2026 · Missoula County, Montana · incumbent