HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-03-24 POC Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 3:00 PM
B. Changes to the Agenda
C. Disclosures
D. Approval of Minutes
E. Public Comment
F. Discussion and Decision Items
F.1 Examination of Qualifications of New Officer Applicants by Police Commission.(Knight)
F.2 Examination Recommendation.(Knight)
G. FYI/Discussion
H. Adjournment
THE POLICE COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
POC AGENDA
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N. Rouse Ave.
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.
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.
For more information please contact Chief Jim Veltkamp, jveltkamp@bozeman.net
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prior the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Police Commission
FROM:Andy Knight, Deputy Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Examination of Qualifications of New Officer Applicants by Police
Commission.
MEETING DATE:July 3, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Discuss the qualifications of new officer applicants.
STRATEGIC PLAN:3.1 Public Safety: Support high quality public safety programs, emergency
preparedness, facilities, and leadership.
BACKGROUND:The Police Department currently has vacant police officer positions. Several
applicants have successfully completed a multi-layered hiring process, a
psychological evaluation, a comprehensive medical evaluation, and a robust
background investigation.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Police Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: June 5, 2024
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Police Commission
FROM:Andy Knight, Deputy Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Examination Recommendation.
MEETING DATE:July 3, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:Approve the recommendation of applicants as police officers 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 officers 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 new officers are contained
within the current budget.
Report compiled on: June 5, 2024
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