Consent 1.F.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/19/2011
- TITLE
- Confirmation of Probationary Police Officers
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
Information
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
On December 27, 2010, officers Clint Anglin and Benjamin Beck 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.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
Council may:
- Approve confirmation of probationary police officers; or
- Do not approve confirmation of probationary police officers.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Officers Clint Anglin and Benjamin Beck be confirmed as Billings Police Officers.