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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 4A <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Public Safety Director John Swenson <br />MEETING DATE: September 22, 2014 <br />TOPIC: Hiring of Police Officer <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />The Lino Lakes Public Safety Department is requesting Council approval to hire Tyler Nelson <br />for a police officer position. <br />BACKGROUND <br />With the resignation of Sgt. Dale Hager and retirement of Capt. Kent Strege, we currently have <br />23 sworn police officers. The 2014 Police Department budget is funded at 25 sworn police <br />officers. The hiring of Tyler Nelson will bring the sworn staff level to 24. <br />The Police Department has been engaged in a police officer hiring process to fill this vacancy. <br />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 />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends the Council approve the hiring of Tyler Nelson as a Police Officer, effective <br />September 29, 2014. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None <br />