Consent 1.H.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/09/2019
- TITLE
- Confirmation of Probationary Police Officers Prindle, Grommes, Weber, & Chaffin
- PRESENTED BY:
- Rich St. John
- Department:
- Police
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
On September 4, 2018, Officers Justin Prindle, Jacob Grommes, Lance Weber, & Elizabeth Chaffin 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. The officers have completed their one-year probation and, according to state statute, their names must be submitted to City Council for confirmation. All of the supervisor comments concerning the officers' performance are positive 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 from this action.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council confirm Officers Justin Prindle, Jacob Grommes, Lance Weber, & Elizabeth Chaffin as Billings Police Officers.