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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4B <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Chief John Swenson <br />MEETING DATE: August 12, 2012 <br />TOPIC: Hiring of One Police Officer <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Lino Lakes Police Department is requesting council approval to hire one police officer. <br />BACKGROUND <br />On May 19, 2013, Sergeant Chris Bragelman passed away while off -duty, which has resulted in <br />the promotion of Police Officer to Sergeant. The hiring of Nathan Hamann as a Police Officer <br />will backfill for the promotion of Officer Owens to Sergeant. <br />The police department has been engaged in a police officer hiring process to fill the vacancy <br />created by the retirement. This hiring process included: <br />1. Application/Experience Scoring <br />2. Written Exercise Scoring <br />3. Initial Oral Interview / Physical Fitness Testing <br />4. Supervisor Oral Interview <br />5. Background Investigation <br />6. Medical Examination <br />7. Psychological Examination <br />This hiring process has been extensive and has identified officer candidates that will continue <br />the proud tradition of providing high quality public safety services. <br />The 2013 Approved and 2014 Requested Police Department budget is funded for 25 sworn <br />positions. The hiring of Nathan Hamann as an officer will bring the police department to 24 <br />sworn staff with one vacant position with the resignation of Officer Zach Johnson, which was <br />effective on August 11, 2013. Approval of this request will not result in an increase to <br />personnel cost for the police department. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of Nathan Hamann as a Police Officer <br />effective August 25, 2013. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None <br />