History with the Department
As Administrative Captain and Interim Chief of Police, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the Department. In addition, Captain Falkner oversees the Special Response Team (SRT), Traffic Unit, Bicycle Patrol, Alcohol Enforcement Team and the Intern and Reserve Officer Programs. He began his law enforcement career with the Kalispell Police Department in 1999. In August 2012 he was promoted to Captain of the Patrol Division.

During his tenure with the department he has served as Traffic Coordinator, Field Training Officer, Fire/Arson Investigator, Major Crime Unit member, School Resource Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant and Special Response Team Operator and Team Leader.

Education
Captain Falkner is a United States Navy and Montana National Guard veteran an is a graduate of the Madison Area Technical College with an Associate in Applied Science Degree.