HF 2810

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/13/2023 04:56pm

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; appropriating money for police officer skills training and
provider program grants.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin POLICE OFFICER SKILLS TRAINING AND PROVIDER PROGRAM
GRANTS.
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new text begin $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of public safety to transfer to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees
for grants to the nine Minnesota State Colleges and Universities police officer skills training
and provider programs. The grants may be used for technological needs, including body
cameras to enhance student learning through the use of real-time review; fleet vehicles and
accessories, such as automatic vehicle locators, light bars, and radio racks; a de-escalation
simulation program; a 360-degree force continuum simulator; a tactical warehouse recording
system; personal interaction replay equipment, such as electronic tablets for crime scene
investigation scenarios; and other costs associated with operating a skills program. The
Board of Trustees shall award the grants based on the nine police officer skills training and
provider programs enrollment. This is a onetime appropriation.
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