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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