5. Confirmation - Police Officer Garrett SmithKALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
312 1 ST AVE EAST - PO Box 1997 — KAL.tsPELL, MT 59903
TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 - FAx (406) 758-7799
E-MAIL - KPD@KAL.ISPELL.COM
REPORTO Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Roger Nasset, Chief of Police
SUBJECT. Police officer Confirmation
MEETING DATE: March 13, 2007
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BACKGROUND: Officer Garrett Smith has successfully completed his probationary
period effective March 6, 2007. See attached letter of recommendation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The council should confirm Officer Garrett Smith.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None
ALTERNATIVES: As recommended by council.
Respectfully submitted,
Ro er Nasset mes H. Patrick
Chief of Police City Manager
ROGER NASSET, CHIEF OF POLICE * ROGER KRAuss, ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE
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312 1STAVE EAST — PO Box 1997 — KAL,tSPEL.t., MT 59943 2'�-ough
TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 — Fax (406) 758-7799
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March S, 2007
City Manager James Patrick
3 12 1 gt .Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dear Mr. Patrick,
I respectfully request that officer Garrett Smith be confirmed as a patrol officer for the
Kalispell Police Department. officer Smith has successfully completed his one year
probationary period effective March 6, 2007,
Officer Smith is a 1998 graduate of Flathead High School and a veteran of the United
States Marine Corps. While in the Marine Corp Garrett obtained the rank of Sergeant and
received numerous awards and accolades for his service.
Prior to coming to work for the Kalispell Police Department, he most recently worked for
Western Building Center and as with all of his prior employment inquiries he was highly
recommended because of his work ethic and performance.
During his year with our department officer Smith has distinguished himself as an
extremely quick learner and he undoubtedly has a passion for serving our community. Garrett i.s
a tireless worker, dependable and he always has a positive attitude. He is the type of person who
comes to work with a smile on his face and leaves work with a smile.
I am confident that officer Smith recognizes the importance of the department's shared
values of honesty, integrity, professional competence, compassion, positive leadership and
respect for the public. He recognizes that his badge is a symbol of public trust and he will work
hard to be a good steward of that trust. As he has demonstrated in the past year he has a
tremendous work ethic and is an exemplary team player. Garrett's current level of performance
is at a competence level of an officer with many years experience. There is no doubt that Garrett
Smith is an outstanding police officer and we are fortunate to count him among our ranks.
It is my pleasure to give my highest recommendations to you on the confirmation of
Officer Garrett Smith.