E5. Edson Olsen Officer ConfirmationsKALISPELL
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Striving to Exceed Expectations'
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Jordan Venezio, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Police Officer Confirmation of Officer Chris Olsen and Officer Cat
Edson
MEETING DATE: March 3, 2025
BACKGROUND: Officer Chris Olsen and Officer Cat Edson have both met requirements
to be confirmed police officers at the Kalispell Police Department (KPD). Officer Chris
Olsen came to KPD from Washington, where he spent several years as a probation officer.
Officer Cat Edson also came to KPD after working for probation and parole here in
Montana.
Edson and Olsen have completed the required one year of probation with KPD, they have
both attended and passed the police academy in Helena, as well as completing our Full
Time Officer (FTO) training program here at KPD. We are excited to have these two, as
their work ethic, integrity, and character align well with the mission of the Kalispell Police
Department.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Council confirm both Officer Chris
Olsen and Officer Cat Edson as Police Officers with the Kalispell Police Department.
JORDAN VENEZIO, CHIEF OF POLICE