On December 29, 2008, Officers Mitchell Hillier, Seth Foster and Garrett Peterson were hired by the Billings Police Department as probationary Police Officers. According to MCA 7-32-4113, their probationary period is for one year from date of hire. At this time the officers have completed their one year probation, and according to state statute, their names are to be submitted to City Council within 30 days for confirmation. All of the supervisor comments concerning the officers’ performance are positive and indicate that they are doing a good job, and recommend confirmation.

The City Council may:

• Approve confirmation of Officers Hillier, Foster and Peterson  as Billings Police Officers; or
• Not approve confirmation of Officers Hillier, Foster and Peterson as Billings Police Officers.  

There is no financial impact as these three (3) officers are already budgeted for in the 2009/2010 budget.

City staff recommends Officers Mitchell Hillier, Seth Foster and Garrett Peterson be confirmed as Billings Police Officers.