Consent 1.J.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/13/2015
- TITLE
- Confirmation of Probationary Police Officers Kramer, Adams, and Stovall
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
On March 31, 2014, Officers Ryan Kramer, Jeremiah Adams, and Jeffrey Stovall were hired by the Billings Police Department as probationary police officers. According to MCA 7-32-4113, the probation period is for one year from the 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 the officers are doing a good job, and recommend confirmation.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
Council may:
- Confirm the probationary police officers; or
- Do not confirm the probationary police officers. If the Council chooses to not confirm the officers, it may direct any questions or concerns to the Police Chief and table the item until the next Council meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council confirm Officers Ryan Kramer, Jeremiah Adams, and Jeffrey Stovall as Billings Police Officers.