2. Police Officer ConfirmationThe Kalispell
Department
REPORT:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Frank Gamer, Chief of Police
Officer Confirmation
MEETING DATE: November 18, 2002
BACKGROUND: Officer Mike Whitcher was hired as an entry level police officer
November 5, 2001. He is being recommended for confirmation following his one year
probationary period. See letter of recommendation for confirmation from Chief Garner.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The council should confirm Officer Whitcher.
FISCAL EFFECTS: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As recommended by council.
of Police
Chris Kukulski
City Manager
Frank Gamer. Chief of Police - Ro,er Kiauss, Asst. Chief of Police
KPD phone (406) 753-7780. FAX (406) 758-7799 • 312 I stAve. East, Kalispell, MT 59901
The Kalispell
November 12, 2002 Department
City Manager Chris Kukulski
312 1"Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mr. Kukulski,
I respectfully request that Officer Mike Whitcher be confirmed as a patrol officer
for the Kalispell Police Department. Officer Wbitcher has successfully completed his
one-year probationary period effective November 5, 2002.
Officer Whitcher has demonstrated that he is a team player and that he is hard
working and professional. Mike is always trying to improve himself and he works hard
to meet the high professional standards of the department.
Mike isn't afraid to ask for advice when he needs it and he is consistently one of
the most productive officers on the department. He is a mature, experienced and very
capable officer and we feel fortunate to have him on our staff.
A recent letter of commendation is a measure of Officer Whitcher's contribution
to the department. He was commended in July along with other officers for
apprehending a suspect from a robbery that occurred at the Payday Check cashing facility
on Meridian Road. The suspect fled in a mini van after robbing a clerk at gunpoint. The
officers were able to take the suspect into custody without injury after a brief vehicle
pursuit.
This case is indicative of the commitment Officer Whitcher brings to the job. He
recognizes that his badge is a symbol of public trust and I am confident that he will
continue to earn that distinction.
It is my pleasure to recommend Officer Mike Whitcher for confirmation with this
department and to present him with his full shield badge in recognition of that
achievement.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Garner
Chief of Police
Fin nk Garncr, Cliicl of Policc • Ro�cr Krauss, Ass[. Chief of Police YWit
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