John J. Grinsell
MT
John J. Grinsell is a law enforcement leader who has served as head of law enforcement for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. In 2020 he pressed federal officials for better Bureau of Indian Affairs policing on the reservation.
Where John J. Grinsell stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Led Northern Cheyenne Investigative Services, the tribe's own criminal investigations unit started in February 2022. The Billings Gazette reported his cases led to several convictions in federal court.
September 10, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: billingsgazette.com
Met with U.S. Sen. Steve Daines as the Northern Cheyenne Tribe's head of law enforcement. He said the tribe had at most four officers per shift and urged it to take over policing from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
October 9, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: billingsgazette.com
Past race John J. Grinsell ran in:
- County Sheriff · November 3, 2026 · Big Horn County, Montana