E4. Officer Confirmations of Praetzel and McKinnonREPORT TO:
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KALISPELL
POLICE DEPARTMENT
312 1, Ave East — PO Box 1997 — Kalispell, MT 59903
Striving to Exceed Expectations'
Doug Russell, City Manager
Jordan Venezio, Chief of Police
Police Officer Confirmations of Officer Connor McKinnon and
Officer Matthew Praetzel
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025
BACKGROUND: Police Officers Connor McKinnon and Matthew Praetzel have
completed their one-year probationary employment periods with the Kalispell Police
Department. We are recommending and requesting their confirmations as Patrol Officers.
Officer McKinnon came to us after serving in the United States Marine Corp. Officer
McKinnon has shown himself to be a quick learner, a great teammate and hard worker. He
adapts quickly and has become a reliable and valuable member of our team here at KPD.
Officer Praetzel came to us from Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and has been an excellent
asset to our police department. Officer Praetzel sought this profession through his desire
to serve his community and to live a life with purpose. This is evident in the way he carries
out his duties with strong character and integrity. We are grateful to have added Officer
Praetzel to our ranks.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council confirm both Officer
Connor McKinnon and Officer Matthew Praetzel as Police Officers with the Kalispell
Police Department.
JORDAN VENEZIO, CHIEF OF POLICE