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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Date: 8/11/2025 Item No.: 10.i. Department ApprovalCity Manager Approval Item Description:Approval to Submit a Grant Application for the Intensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program 1 2 Background 3 The Roseville Police Department (RPD) is requesting City Council approval to submit a grant application 4 to the Minnesota Office of Justice Programs for the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education 5 and Training (ICPOET) program. This program was established by the Minnesota Legislature to address 6 the critical shortage of peace officers across the state by providing financial support to law enforcement 7 agencies that have developed plans to recruit, educate, and train highly qualified candidates to become 8 license-eligible peace officers. 9 Under the ICPOET program, law enforcement agencies may apply for reimbursement grants of up to 10$50,000 per candidate to cover the costs of educating, training, and paying eligible candidates until they 11 are licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board. Candidates attend 12 a designated Professional Peace Officer Education (PPOE) program cohort—most likely at Hennepin 13 Technical College—to complete the state-required curriculum. Candidates must already hold a two- or 14 four-year college degree and focusing on recruiting individuals who are interested in transitioning to a 15 law enforcement career. 16 In the most recent grant cycle, RPD successfully received funding to sponsor three candidates, totaling 17 approximately $150,000. This funding reimbursed the department for the costs of the candidates’ 18 salaries during the nine-month program as well as tuition and program expenses. The program has 19 proven to be an effective recruitment tool both locally and statewide, providing opportunities for highly 20 qualified individuals to enter the law enforcement profession while reducing financial barriers that might 21 otherwise prevent them from pursuing this career path. 22 However, unlike previous years, funding for this cycle is extremely limited. The Legislature did not 23 allocate additional resources for the program, and only $400,000 is available statewide, which is enough 24 to fund approximately eight candidates total. Law enforcement agencies may request up to two 25 candidate awards, but competition is expected to be significant, and it is uncertain whether RPD will be 26 awarded funding. This grant period will run for 18 months, beginning on or around January 1, 2026, 27 through June 30, 2027. 28 Despite these challenges and limited funding, RPD believes it is important to pursue this opportunity to 29 remain competitive in recruiting qualified candidates and to continue addressing staffing needs. If 30 approved, RPD will submit a grant application requesting funding for up to two candidates ($100,000). 31 32 33 Policy Objectives 34 The Roseville Police Department (RPD) is committed to recruiting and retaining highly qualified peace 35 officers who reflect the values and aspirations of the Roseville community. Participation in the ICPOET Page 1 of 2 Qbhf!275!pg!286