HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-02-24 POC Agenda and Packet MaterialsA. Call meeting to order - 7:00 AM
B. Changes to the Agenda
C. Disclosures
D. Approval of Minutes
E. Public Comments on Non-agenda Items Falling within the Purview and Jurisdiction of the
Commission
F. Discussion and Decision Items
F.1 Examination of Qualifications of New Officer Applicants by Police Commission.(Veltkamp)
F.2 Examination Recommendation.(Veltkamp)
G. FYI/Discussion
G.1 City Commission Charter Required Annual Ethics Training.(Elgen)
H. Adjournment
THE POLICE COMMISSION OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
POC AGENDA
Monday, December 2, 2024
Bozeman Public Safety Center, 901 N. Rouse Ave.
This is the time for individuals to comment on non-agenda matters falling within the purview of
the Commission. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for
comments pertaining to that item. Please state your name, and state whether you are a resident
of the city or a property owner within the city in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit
your comments to three minutes. 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.
Discuss the Qualifications of New Officer Applicants.
Approve the Recommendation of Applicants as Police Officers for the Bozeman Police Department.
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 that requires
assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, David Arnado, at 406.582.3232.
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In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via
the Public Comment Page or by emailing comments@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day
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:Jim Veltkamp, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Examination of Qualifications of New Officer Applicants by Police
Commission.
MEETING DATE:December 2, 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: November 22, 2024
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Police Commission
FROM:Jim Veltkamp, Chief of Police
SUBJECT:Examination Recommendation.
MEETING DATE:December 2, 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: November 22, 2024
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Police Commission
FROM:Wendy Elgen, Police Administrative Coordinator
SUBJECT:City Commission Charter Required Annual Ethics Training.
MEETING DATE:December 2, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
RECOMMENDATION:City Commission Charter Required Annual Ethics Training.
STRATEGIC PLAN:7.1 Values-Driven Culture: Promote a values-driven organizational culture
that reinforces ethical behavior, exercises transparency and maintains the
community’s trust.
BACKGROUND:The City Commission Charter requires annual ethics training for all City
employees and members of advisory boards. This discussion will fulfill this
requirement for 2024.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:None.
ALTERNATIVES:None.
FISCAL EFFECTS:None.
Report compiled on: November 22, 2024
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