2. Police Officer ConfirmationsKALISPELL POLICE DE.PARTMF.NT
1 -S T "Ll, MT 59a03
3 12 AVE EAST — PO Box 1997 — KAL1"-DP'.'*- L.-
IFELEEPHONE (406) 758-7780 — FAx !.,4".'J-"6) 758-7799
E—MAIL — KP Dk@ K-AsjfL S F1 E LL� C 0 M,
REPORT: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM104k
Frank Gamer Chief of Police
1P P1444
SUBXCT: Police Officer Confirmation
MEETING DATE: May 15, 2006
'PO&Y"119-
rho -o qab
Part netsbips
BACKGROUND: Officers Ryan Siena and Dave Thomason have successfally
completed their probationary pefiod effective May 8th and May O'h respectively. Letters
of recommendation are attached.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The council should confinn Officers Shima and Thomason.
FISCAL EFFECTS,- None
ALTERNATIVES: As rewmmended by wuncil.
Respectfally submitted,
FrAk timer
Chief of Police
2F
n
James Pat �ck
City Manager
FRANK GARNIER, C---'��HIEF 0,F7 POLICE * ROGER KRAUSS., Ass'-.1STANT CHIEF OF POLICE
KALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
312 ' AVE EAST - PO BOA 1 997 - KALI S E , MT 5 9903
E EPHENE 40 758 - 7 80 - PAX(406) 7 8 - 799
April 265 2006
City Mier James Pack
2 Ave East
spelL MT 59901
Dear 11+1r. Patrick,
F } �
I C i I�
Through
A-v
� �.; I JU
shy request that Officer Ryan Shima be confirmed as a patrol officer for the Kalispell
Police Department. Officer Shmia has sucmsfidly completed his one year probationary period effecfive
May 8,2006.
Officer Shims most Andy came to us from the Whitefish Polite Dqwtment where he was
employed for five yes and served as a patrol serge. Ryan has an Asp aws of Science degree from
Flathead Valley Comma College and he is a graduaw of the Mom Law Fmforcement Academy.
While at the academy Officer Shima was voted by his classmates to be the officer they would
mog ward to rind, if they were in danger and named help, and the tW candidate they would hire if
they were chief of a police department. Officer Shima also has a number of law enforcement reWed
certifications including firmm ins"dor and advanced accident investiptor.
Ryan improves everyone around him. His smile and positive attitude are infectious and I have
received a number of pose remarks from his peer and the public about his conduce perf.
Officer Shima recognizes to importance of the department's sled moues of honesty, integrity,
professional competence, compassion, positive 1wdership and respect for the pubhe. He recogmzes that
his bye is a symbol of public fidffi and works hard to be a good stud of flw public trust.
Officer Shima has u*npecca1c character, his work etMe is exceptional and the quality of his work
s exceflent. Ryan has proven himself to be a competent and compassionate police professional and he
has proven he has a passion for helping plc.
t is my pleasure to give my highest recommendation to you on the confirmation Officer Ryan
Ste. Thank you for youjpns�eration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Frank Garnd
Chief of Police
k
� ��. Ok CUSS. S S ANT CHIEF O -0 ICE
KALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
TELEPHON (406)758-�/780-l:-i"A/\/\(,406'-7'8 - 7717G
E-MAIL - K )KA SPE1L1--. 0M
Apr-Apn- 126, 2006
City Manager Fames Patrick
312 Avenue East
Dear Mr. Patrick,
Throlig h
_.`
a ri ".,
respectfully request that Officer Dave Thomson be confirmed as a patrol officer for the
Kalispefl Police Department, Officer Tbma.s n has successfully completed ete his one year probatiorauy
period effective May 9, 2006.
Officer Thomwon most recently came to us from the Los fees Police Department where he
was employed for nine years. ale there he served as a field training officer, worked with the CRASH
gang unit and the narcotics division and worked with the trade unit. Dave's Dave'file is fah of
commendations for his performance, work dWe, inteoty, dedication to dam, observation skills, team
work, traffic enforcement, self n otivattn and s mitiatives mn community policing.
Dave joined the Navy in 1985 and he was assigned to the Long beach Naval Hospital where he
served as an orthopedic assistant helping surgeons with injuries to veterans. He was also assigned to the
V Battalion, Mimes in Saudi Arabia as a field medic. He received a number of commendations for
er`ornanee and good conduct. Officer Thomason also attended. Southern Uhnois University and he is a
graduate of the Los Angeles Police .department Academy.
Officer Thomason reeognL'zes the importance of the department's shared values of hones,,
integrity, professional competence, compass' positive leadership and respect for the public, He
recognizes that his badge is a symbol of public nth and works hard to he a. good steward of that p h e
trust. Dave has proven he is professional, hard working, ethical and compassionate. He has exemplary
observation and investigative skills and his experience and train.ng are considerable assets to this
department. officer Thomason is a team player and . have seen other officers seek him out for advice and
counsel. Dave is a tremendous police officer and a eret to this organization.
t is my pleasure to give nay highest recommcndation to you on the confirmation of Geer Dave
Thomason. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Smneerey,
{
Frank finer
Chief of Police