2. Police Officer ConfirmationsKALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
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TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 — FAX (406) 758-7799
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REPORT: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Roger Nasset, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Police Officer Confirmation
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2008
BACKGROUND: Stan Ottosen completed his one year probationary period March 1 St, and
Melissa Caputo completed her one year probationary period March 1 2th.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Confirm Officers Ottosen and Caputo.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As recommended by council.
Respectfully submitted,
oger Nasset James H. Patrick
Chief of Police City Manager
KALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
31.2 1 AVESTEAST — PO Box 1997 — KAUSPELL. IvlT 59903
TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 — FAx (406) 758-7799
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March 17, 2008
City Manager James Patrick
312 I s' Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901.
Dear Mr. Patrick,
I respectfully request that [officer Stan Ottosen be confirmed as a patrol officer for
the Kalispell Police Department. Officer Ottosen has successfully completed his one
year probationary period effective March 1, 2008.
Prior to his move to Kalispell, Officer Ottosen served nearly six years with the
Bozeman Police Department. During that time he was awarded the Medal of Valor
in 1999 and the Medal of Honor in 2001. officer Ottosen has earned a BA degree
from the University of North Dakota in Aeronautical Studies.
During the past year [officer Ottosen has demonstrated a strong work ethic and a
sincere desire to contribute towards making our community a better place to live.
He is truly an asset to the .Kalispell Police Department.
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is nay pleasure to recommend Officer Stan Ottosen for confirmation.
Sincerely,
Doge Nasset, Chief of Police
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312 i �T AVE Eas'r --- PO Box 1997 — KALIsPELL. NIT 59903
TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 —Fax (406) 758-7799
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March 1.7, 2008
City Manager Jaynes Patrick
31.2 1 ' Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mr. Patrick,
I respectfully request that Officer Melissa Caputo be confirmed as a patrol officer
for the Kalispell Police Department. Officer Caputo has successfully completed her
one year probationary period effective March 12, 2008.
Officer Caputo came to us from the Whitefish Police Department where she had
been a police officer for approximately a year and a half. Prior to being a Police
Officer she was active duty in the United States Army for four years. She continues
to serve our country as a United States Army Reservist. During her tenure in the
Army Officer Caputo received numerous commendations and medals.
Officer Caputo has earned a Bachelor's of Science Criminal Justice degree from
Jacksonville State University.
During the past year Officer Caputo has demonstrated her professional competence
and eagerness to be a tremendous asset to the Kalispell Police Department.
It is any pleasure to recommend Officer Melissa Caputo for confirmation.
Sincerely,
RagerlNasset, Chief of Police
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