About Us

I began my law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff for the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office in 1999.  I have worked at Montana State University Police Department since 2015 and held various and more challenging jobs assignments from Master Patrolman to Lieutenant.   I am excited to work at my alma mater from which I graduated in 1995 with a BS in Physical Education.  I also hold a Master’s Degree in Business and Organizational Security Management from Webster University and a Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies with a concentration in Homeland Security and Homeland Defense from the US Naval War College.  I retired from the Montana Army National Guard and am proud of the 32 years of service I gave to this great state and the United States of America.  I have served on the Governor’s State Emergency Response Commission and served as the Director for Military Support.  I have made several trips overseas to conduct training and exercises in central Asia. In my spare time, I enjoy skiing, fishing, hunting, and attending various levels of sporting events in and out of the state.

101 Huffman Building
thomas.luhrsen@montana.edu
(406) 994-2121