E5. Will Appel Police Officer Confirmation01 'aKALISPELL
Striving to Exceed Expectations'
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Doug Overman, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Police Officer Confirmation of Officer Will Appel
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2021
BACKGROUND: Police officer Will Appel has completed his probationary period with
the Kalispell Police Department. We are recommending and requesting his confirmation
as a Patrol Officer.
Officer Appel is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a bachelor's
degree in legal studies. Prior to employment at the Kalispell Police Department, Officer
Appel was an Officer with the Walnut Creek, CA Police Department for 11 years. During
his time with the Walnut Creek Police Department Officer Appel was awarded the "Rosie
Coan" award for his dedication to the city, the Police Department, and fellow city workers.
He has also worked as a personal trainer since 2001. Since coming to the Kalispell Police
Department, Officer Appel has proven to be a very competent and valued member of the
department.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council confirm Officer Will Appel
as a Police Officer with the Kalispell Police Department.
DOUG OVERMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE