A new patrol officer shall be placed under probationary training and service for a period of 6 months to 1 year. If the chief fails to recommend a permanent appointment by the end of the probationary period, the probationary patrol officer will automatically be discharged.
Probationary Training And Service -- Patrol Officers
Mont. Code Ann. § 44-1-601, under Probationary Status and Tenure.
Mont. Code Ann. § 44-1-601