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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 CE KPD phone (406) 758-7790, FAX (406) 758-7799 • 312 1st Ave. East, Kalispell, MT 59901 `�.►