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ITEM # 5 C
TO: Stephan Jilk, Administrator
FROM: Elliel Knutsen, Lieutenant �_������� '
DATE: May 29 , 1990
RE: PoZice Officer Applicant Recommendation
Pursuant to the directive given by the City Council and
yourself to fill the Police Officer vacancy left open by
the retirement of Police Chief James Staats and the sub-
sequent promotions; my recommendation to you is -the hiring
of Grant ,Herbert Thorstad.
Mr. Thorstad was among twenty-four applicants that were
invited to participate in an oral test conducted by the
Rosemount Police Department. The applications were submitted
by the Minnesota Police Recruitment System (M.P.R.S. ) .
Mr. Thorstad received the highest total score of the final
six applicants .
Mr. Thorstad is a licensed full-time Officer for the City
of Rockford, Minnesota. He graduated from High School
in Fargo, North Dakota and received his Associate of Applied
Science in Law Enforcement in Thief River Falls , Minnesota:
Mr. Thorstad is a licensed Minnesota Intoxilyzer Operator
and has been certified as an American Heart Association
C.P.R. Instructor.
The background investigation of Mr. Thorstad revealed a
quality applicant who meets the standards of the City of
Rosemount. Grant Thorstad, if approved by yourself and
the City Council , is available to begin his employment
on June 24 , 1990 .