On September 7, 2010, Officers Cory Kirkpatrick and Jeremy Boeckel were hired by the Billings Police Department as probationary Police Officers. According to MCA 7-32-4113, the 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 for confirmation. All of the supervisor comments concerning the officers' performance are positive, indicate that they are doing a good job and recommend confirmation.

Council may:

• Approve confirmation of probationary police officers; or
• Do not approve confirmation of probationary police officers.

None.

Staff recommends that Officers Cory Kirkpatrick and Jeremy Boeckel be confirmed as Billings Police Officers.