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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 10/21/2024 Item No.: 10.e. Department Approval City Manager Approval Item Description: Accept State of Minnesota Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) Grant Award 1 2 Background 3 On December 4, 2023, the City Council approved the application for the Intensive Comprehensive 4 Peace Officer Education and Training (ICPOET) grant funding. This program provides vital financial 5 support to Minnesota law enforcement agencies grappling with unprecedented hiring challenges. It is 6 specifically designed to recruit individuals with two- or four-year degrees in fields outside of law 7 enforcement who are seeking to transition into policing careers. 8 9 The Roseville Police Department (RPD) successfully applied for the first round of funding and was 10 awarded $100,000. On April 22, 2024, the City Council approved the acceptance of these grant funds. 11 The initial award was intended to support two eligible candidates, providing up to $50,000 each in 12 reimbursement to cover the costs of an eight-month comprehensive training curriculum. Additionally, 13 candidates could earn a salary funded through the grant while attending school. Those eligible were 14 expected to begin the cohort in October 2024 and complete the program by March 2025. 15 16 Unfortunately, RPD was unable to recruit any eligible candidates for the fall program, resulting in the 17 unutilized grant funding being returned to the state. 18 19 In response to ongoing hiring challenges, the State of Minnesota released a second round of funding 20 earlier this fall. Under the new grant agreement, the next ICPOET cohort is anticipated to commence in 21 February/March 2025 and conclude in July 2025. RPD submitted an updated grant application for this 22 second round and was selected to receive $100,000 to fund two candidates' tuition and salary. 23 24 The grant contract has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. 25 26 Policy Objectives 27 Allow the Roseville Police Department to enter into a grant contract agreement with the Minnesota 28 Department of Public Safety, commencing Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and 29 Training (ICPOET) grant activities, thereby advancing the City’s commitment to public safety through 30 supporting innovative law enforcement hiring initiatives. 31 32 Equity Impact Summary 33 The Roseville Police Department is dedicated to fostering a workforce that genuinely reflects the 34 diversity and lived experiences of our community. By accepting the ICPOET grant funding, we will 35 expand opportunities for historically underrepresented candidates considering a transition into law 36 enforcement. This initiative helps remove financial barriers that may deter potential candidates. 37 38 As our city continues to grow and diversify, it is essential that we recruit police officers who embody a 39 variety of voices, perspectives, and experiences. The ICPOET program will help us as we look to recruit Page 1 of 2 Qbhf!27:!pg!286