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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 4/22/2024 Item No.: 10.e. Department Approval City Manager Approval Item Description: Accept State of Minnesota Pathways to Policing Grant Award 1 2 Background 3 On December 4, 2023, Council approved applying for the 2024 Pathways to Policing grant 4 funding. On March 15th, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety notified the Roseville 5 Police Department that funding would be awarded in the amount of $30k. Eligible Cadets or 6 Community Service Officers (CSOs) will receive up to $10k in reimbursement to help cover 7 the costs associated with the board-certified Minnesota Professional Peace Officer 8 Education program of their choice. A condition of the grant is that candidates must pass 9 their state-mandated licensing exam by March 31, 2026. To be eligible for participation in 10 the 2024 Pathways to Policing program, Roseville Cadets and CSOs will submit plans from 11 their colleges confirming they are on track to meet this deadline. 12 13 The State of Minnesota Grant Contract (Attachment 1) has been reviewed and approved by 14 the City Attorney. 15 16 Policy Objectives 17 Allow the Roseville Police Department to enter into a grant contract agreement with the 18 Minnesota Department of Public Safety, commencing Pathways to Policing grant activities, 19 thereby advancing the City’s commitment to the Strategic Racial Equity Action Plan 20 (SREAP) and the Department’s mission to recruit nontraditional police officer candidates in 21 an effort to better reflect the community served. 22 23 Racial Equity Impact Summary 24 The City of Roseville and the Roseville Police Department remain committed to a workforce 25 that truly represents the diversity and lived experiences of everyone in the community. 26 Accepting Pathways to Policing grant funding will help create broader opportunities for 27 historically under-represented law enforcement candidates and create stronger 28 relationships and engagement with our community. As the city continues to grow and 29 increase in racial diversity, it is important we continue to recruit police officers with diverse 30 voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. 31 32 Budget Implications 33 There is minimal financial obligation or risk to the City of Roseville. Each eligible Cadet or 34 CSO can seek reimbursement funds (up to $10k) from the City of Roseville for school 35 related expenses incurred over the grant period. The Department intends to follow current 36 Roseville City policy on tuition reimbursement. Upon completion of the grant contract, Page 1 of 2 Qbhf!314!pg!33: