7. Police Officer ConfirmationKALISPELL POLICE DEPARTMENT `Polacilag
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TELEPHONE (406) 758-7780 — FAx (406) 758-7799
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REPORT: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FRCaMS Frank Garner, Chief of Police
SUBJECT. Police Officer Confirmation
1M EETING DATE: November 6, 2006
BACKGROUND: officer Kevin McCarvel has successfully completed his
probationary period effective October 17, 2006. See attached letter of recommendation.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The council should confirm Officer Kevin McCarvel.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None
ALTERNATIVES:
Respectfully ubmitted,
Frank Garner
Chief of Police
As recommended by council.
James H. Patrick
City Manager
FRANK GARNER, CHIEF OF POLICE * ROGER KRAUSS, Assi�TANT CHIEF OF POLICE
KALISPELL POLIO DEPARTMENT "Policing
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November 1, 2006
City Manager James Patrick
312 1"Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mr. Patrick,
I respectfully request that Officer Kevin McCarvel be confirmed as a patrol officer for the
Kalispell Police Department. Officer McCarvel has successfully completed his one year probationary
period effective October 17, 2006.
Officer McCarvel began his law enforcement career with the Cut Bank Police Department
in 1995. Kevin developed his skills quickly and was well -respected for his law enforcement knowledge
and his leadership qualities. He rose to the rank of Captain before joining the Kalispell Police
Department in 1999.
During his tenure with our department, Kevin worked as a patrol officer, as a drug investigator, as
an acting supervisor and as a detective. Kevin was the lead detective in a number of complicated and
demanding cases and he distinguished himself as a superior investigator with a tremendous worm ethic
and a strong desire to help people in need.
In early 2005 Kevin left the department to pursue other professional interests but returned later
that year when he realized that his greatest passion had always been to serve the community as a police
officer.
Officer McCarvel has a number of law enforcement certifications and specific training. Kevin Ls
a tremendous asset for this department and he has the respect of his fellow officers, prosecutors and his
chief. He is a team player with exceptional people skills; he is a good communicator and a person of
integrity and c .
Officer McCarvel 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 works hard to be a good steward of that trust.
It is my pleasure to give my highest recommendation to you on the confirmation of Officer Kevin
McCarvel. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Frank /er4
Chief of Police
CRANK GARNER, CHIEF OF POLICE •ROGER KRAUSS. ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE