Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Curtice and Deputy Sheriff Pomeroy Vrelland were shot and killed as they attempted to arrest a man for assaulting his employer. The suspect was shot and killed by members of a posse the next day.
Survivors
Deputy Curtice had served with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Department for four years and was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Curtice gave the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bozeman community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Curtice.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Frank C. Curtice is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MT, 93 of 142 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.5% of this state's fallen. That is 11.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, 4 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank C. Curtice's cause is highlighted.
How Frank C. Curtice Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank C. Curtice is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank C. Curtice was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Gallatin County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
