HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-25-21 Police Commission AgendaA.Call meeting to order - 3:00 PM
Police Department
30 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
B.Changes to the Agenda
C.Disclosures
D.Public Comment
Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for
individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be
an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please
limit your comments to three minutes.
E.Discussion and Decision Items
The presiding officer may close the meeting to the public pursuant to Sect. 2-3-203(3), MCA,
during the time discussion relates to a matter of individual privacy if and only if the presiding
officer determines the demands of individual privacy clearly exceed the merits of public disclosure.
The right of individual privacy may be waived by the individual about whom the discussion
pertains and, in that event, the meeting must be open.
E.1 Examination of qualifications of new officer applicant by Police Commission (Veltkamp)
E.2 Examination Recommendation(Veltkamp)
F.FYI/Discussion
G.Adjournment
THE POLICE COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
POC AGENDA
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
For more information please contact Chief Jim Veltkamp, jveltkamp@bozeman.net
This board meets as needed.
Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require
assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
1
Memorandum
REPORT TO:Police Commission
FROM:Jim Veltkamp, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Examination of qualifications of new officer applicant by Police Commission
MEETING DATE:August 25, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss the qualification of new officer applicant
STRATEGIC PLAN:3.1 Public Safety: Support high quality public safety programs, emergency
preparedness, facilities, and leadership.
BACKGROUND:The Police Department currently has police officer vacancies. At this point,
one applicant has passed a multi-layered hiring process, a psychological
evaluation, a comprehensive medical examination, and a robust background
investigation.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Police Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS:All costs associated with hiring and training applicants were anticipated and
are contained within the current budget.
Report compiled on: August 5, 2021
2
Memorandum
REPORT TO:Police Commission
FROM:Jim Veltkamp, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Examination Recommendation
MEETING DATE:August 25, 2021
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Approve the recommendation of James Brandon Tedder as a police officer
for the Bozeman Police Department
STRATEGIC PLAN:3.1 Public Safety: Support high quality public safety programs, emergency
preparedness, facilities, and leadership.
BACKGROUND:The Police Commission has completed an examination of the qualifications
of new officer applicants for the Bozeman Police Department.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Police Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS:All costs associated with hiring and training applicants were anticipated and
are contained within the current budget.
Report compiled on: August 5, 2021
3