Consent 1.H.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/15/2014
- TITLE
- Confirmation of Probationary Police Officer
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
On December 30, 2013, Officer Jeffrey Richter was hired by the Billings Police Department as a probationary police officer. According to MCA 7-32-4113, the probation period is for one year from the date of hire. At this time the officer has completed his one-year probation and, according to state statute, his name is to be submitted to City Council for confirmation. All of the supervisor comments concerning the officers' performance are positive; indicate he is doing a good job, and recommend confirmation.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
Council may:
- Confirm the probationary police officer; or
- Do not confirm the probationary police officer. If the Council chooses to not confirm the officer, it may direct any questions or concerns to the Police Chief and table the item until the next Council meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council confirm Officer Jeffrey Richter as a Billings Police Officer.